Father Child Engagement Specialist; Fatherhood - Part-Time

Overview

Father Child Engagement Specialist (Fatherhood - Part-Time)

Location: On-Site – Antioch, CA

Schedule: Part-Time | Non-Exempt

Department: Family & Community Services – Fatherhood Program

Reports to: Program Supervisor/ Director

Pay Range: $22.50– $24.00/hour

Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a compassionate and dynamic Father Child Engagement Specialist (FCES) to join our Fatherhood Program in Antioch. In this role, you will conduct outreach, engagement, and enrollment activities with African American/Black fathers who have a pregnant partner, infant, or toddler under the age of one. You’ll facilitate evidence-based parenting classes, host father–child events, and provide case management services designed to strengthen family bonds and create lasting positive impact.

The Father Child Engagement Specialist supports the Fatherhood Program through direct outreach to African American/Black fathers, engagement in parenting classes, and facilitation of events that strengthen father–child relationships. This role combines education, community-building, and case management to empower fathers and connect them to resources that support family well-being.

• Outreach & Engagement
  • Develop and implement campaigns to recruit African American/Black fathers into the Fatherhood Program.
  • Create welcoming spaces and opportunities for fathers to learn about early parenting.
• Program Facilitation & Events
  • Facilitate a 12-week parenting class series.
  • Plan and host father–child engagement events, workshops, support groups, and activities.
  • Collaborate with Antioch First 5 Center staff to deliver joint programming and support client transitions.
• Case Management & Support
  • Provide case management services, including resource referral and linkage to community supports.
  • Encourage fathers to strengthen social networks and become part of a strong parent community.
• Administration & Compliance
  • Maintain records, collect data, and monitor attendance, participation, and outcomes.
  • Complete all program and administrative documentation per agency and funder guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with program, funder, and regulatory requirements.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  • AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or actively working toward AA with at least 12 ECE units completed.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in family support or early childhood services.
  • Experience working with African American/Black fathers in home-based or center-based services preferred.
  • Must meet all state-required conditions of employment, including:
  • Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB/Health physical
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance

• On-site role in Antioch, CA.
• Part-time, non-exempt position.

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families we serve. Aspiranet is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive workplace that reflects diverse worldviews, cultures, and lived experiences.

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