Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County community for nearly 50 years. We are the leading provider of behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and staff.

This is a 1 year grant funded position (7/1/2026 – 6/30/2027)

Based in Williams and Paulding Counties

General Summary

The State Fatherhood Outreach & Engagement Coordinator provides key leadership role in the recruitment, engagement and retention of fathers in The Zepf Fatherhood Project. This position will provide leadership training staff on community outreach efforts and various interventions needed to retain fathers in the program. This position will work with other management staff in training and mentoring effective case management. This position will be a leader in facilitating evidence-based Nurturing Fathers and Fatherhood 101 sessions. 

The role requires exceptional communication and engagement skills, a commitment to fatherhood and family systems, and the ability to connect fathers with community resources that support the strengthening of the family structure. This position will provide direct supervision to Success Coaches in Williams and Paulding Counties. Certification in the Nurturing Fathers Curriculum is required within six (6) months of hire. Some evening and weekend hours, as well as regional travel, are required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative and Program Development

• Provide supervision, training, and monitor progress of Success Coaches to ensure program expectations are met.
• Support development, implementation, and document new program initiatives and community and employer partnerships.
• Works with fellow management staff to ensure all program activities align with grant objectives, staffing plans, and budget parameters.
• Provide leadership in developing strategies to optimize program utilization and participant engagement.
• Contribute annual planning and reporting to meet program and funding requirements.
• Participate in agency meetings, cross-program collaborations, and community-based committees.
• Assures program is achieving stated goals and objectives 
• Assures agency and federal regulations and guidelines are followed, e.g. CARF and. Establishes procedures when deemed necessary to meet these requirements.

Outreach and Engagement

• Coordinate with Marketing department in developing and implementing marketing and outreach strategies to promote fatherhood programming across the Williams and Paulding County community.
• Establish partnerships with local agencies including child support, housing, workforce, and criminal justice systems to strengthen referrals to project.
• Represent the Fatherhood Program at community events, policy discussions, and regional or state fatherhood initiatives.
• Coordinate and track community and employer events, ensuring father engagement opportunities are maximized.

Assessment & Case Management

• Assesses participants at enrollment.
• Develops Comprehensive Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that assists the father meet their parenting responsibilities and assists them reach their employment goals. Monitors and evaluates father progress toward goal obtainment. 
• Provides training in how to provide intensive case management, vocational guidance, and service coordination.
• Advocate on behalf of fathers to help navigate social services, healthcare services, legal, and family-related systems, including child support and custody.
• Will maintain regular contact with fathers through their participation in the program. This includes at least two significant contacts per month as well as other contacts that keep the father engaged in services. 
• Advocate on behalf of the father throughout their enrollment in the project 
• Provides intensive case management, vocational guidance, coaching, tutoring, referral services and service bridging.
• Provides feedback to fathers, referral sources, and other staff regarding progress; provides client intervention/support as needed and implements client management techniques in accordance with individual service strategy. Services are provided in the office, fathers home, community, and employment sites.
• Prepares progress reports and notes for referrals. 
• Maintains client files and ensures that they are current and meet project standards, i.e. as established by outline of the grant.

Facilitation & Skill Building

• Facilitate and/or manage process of Nurturing Fathers Curriculum groups and one-on-one sessions, maintaining fidelity to the evidence-based model.
• Facilitate and/or manage process of Fatherhood 101 Seminars and workshops focused on employment readiness, parenting skills, and life management.
• Train, manage, and support Success Coaches in both Williams and Paulding counties in achieving project goals and performance outcomes.

Position Qualifications:

Program Support & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic data systems required by the state of Ohio and other databases.
• Support  Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and contribute to achieving program service goals.
• Transport participants to supportive services: such as job interviews, court appointments, and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific / Individual Competencies

• Strong engagement, relationship building, motivational, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and community      partners.
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct consistent with agency standards.
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and collaborative teamwork.

Organizational Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge of the agency’s mission, vision, goals, and policies.
• Promote participant satisfaction through high-quality, integrated care.
• Exhibit professionalism, teamwork, and a collaborative approach to      problem-solving.
• Abide by the agencies and professional code of ethics.

Position Qualifications

• Candidate must possess, at minimum, High School diploma and 3 years of experience in either workforce development, supervision, social services , rehabilitation services, counseling, management , and/or related experience or Associates Degree and 2 years’ experience in workforce development, social services vocational rehabilitation, counseling, management , sales and/or related experience or Bachelor and 1year experience in workforce development, social services vocational rehabilitation,      counseling, management , sales and/or related experience
• Preference given to individuals with experience working in a workforce development or vocational rehabilitation agency. Also, individuals with recognized certifications such as CDCA, Peer I, Certified Facilitator Nurturing Fathers, Behavioral Health Service AID or other mental health certifications. 
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to      travel locally.
• Certification: Must become certified in Nurturing Fathers Curriculum within six (6) months of hire.

Other Requirements:

· Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Those eligible to drive company vehicles must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage as defined by the agency commercial insurance carrier. Those who drive personal vehicles in the course of business must be able to provide proof of insurance.