Fatherhood Program Specialist

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The FAFT Program Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing life skills workshops, financial literacy programs, and workforce development initiatives within the FAFT program. This role represents The Centers Fatherhood Program in the community and with other organizations, ensuring the program meets its contracted objectives. The specialist is an expert on issues related to fatherhood and provides consultation to other programs within The Centers as needed. Additionally, they maintain essential relationships with program participants throughout their involvement in various programs. They coordinate, develop, and deliver content for the El Barrio workforce program at The Centers.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with demonstrated experience working with fathers and their children.
• Certified in Fatherhood Curriculums a plus.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License, with proof of valid insurance required, and personal vehicle preferred.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations and work flexible hours.
• One year of experience in community-based client services required.
• One year working with parents in stressful family situations preferred.
• Must be computer literate e.g. (Microsoft software, internet, databases).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct services to individuals, groups, and families facing a wide range of challenges and barriers to healthy family formation.
• Establishes positive working relationships and gathers information from clients and supplementary sources to develop individualized plans to promote family stability, along with appropriate follow-up.
• Refers clients to clinical services when necessary.
• Researches and creates relevant materials to conduct educational activities with El Barrio and other agencies for recruiting, training, screening, assessing, and planning.
• Delivers presentations on pertinent fatherhood topics tailored to general and target audiences.
• Facilitates classes at various locations throughout Cuyahoga County.
• Coordinates, plans, and engages with fathers in community events at the Centers and across Cuyahoga County.
• Ensures that participants meet eligibility standards and properly document their information.
• Assists in establishing community support networks for families.
• Participates in the recruitment, marketing, and intake processes of participants from internal and external community stakeholders.
• Ensure all program materials are current, accurate, and ready for dissemination.
• Completes all basic administrative tasks related to the program, including timely completing records, forms, and reports.
• Aids in writing program reports.
• Represents the agency by attending all required Fathers/Parenting meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

About The Centers

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.

Our Workforce Center impacts local communities through the linkage of underserved job seekers with local employers through our culturally competent job readiness training, case management, national third party certifications, job placements and retention support with a large network of corporate partners. Through our training tracks in Customer Service, Hospitality, Pharmacy, and general job readiness in both English and Spanish, we are able to provide essential skills to our job seekers and to help prepare them for success in today's workplace.

Wellbeing and Benefits

Providing quality benefits to our staff is important to us. Just as important is our staff's well-being. That's why we offer a number of choices to meet the different needs of our staff.

• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Longterm Disability

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.