PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Role: The Division is seeking a strategic and innovative public health leader to help lead our father engagement efforts. Reporting to the Division Director of Healthy Start Systems, the Senior Program Manager for Father Engagement will work in partnership with CAFH leadership to lead the strategic vision and implementation of father engagement activities for the Boston Public Health Commission, including oversight of the Father Friendly Initiative (FFI) program. In support of FFI, the Senior Program Manager will supervise case managers and other staff supporting father engagement. Lastly, this position will work to make Boston a national model for father engagement by leading efforts to build the capacity of internal and external stakeholders to intentionally engage fathers.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Supervision of Case Management Services
- Oversee implementation and growth of the Father Friendly Initiative (FFI).
- Supervise the Father Friendly case manager, casual employees, and other staff as required
- Promote strengths-based approaches to father engagement.
Strategic Planning
- Support the development and execution of a citywide vision for making Boston a Father Friendly city.
- Represent BPHC in community meetings and public forums.
- Use data to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
- Work to help BPHC become an antiracist organization.
Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
- Build capacity across Healthy Start Systems programs related to father engagement, referrals, and integration into services.
- Develop and strengthen referral pathways to better serve fathers and families.
- Provide training and technical assistance on best practices in father engagement.
- Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.
- 5-7+ years of leadership experience in public health, social services, or community engagement.
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience building partnerships and influencing systems change.
- Experience managing projects with flexible timelines and iterative deliverables.
- Experience supervising and managing staff
- Self-directed with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, including time-sensitive requests.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities and partners.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with virtual platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
- Demonstrated commitment to health equity and racial justice.
Preferred:- Bilingual/Bicultural
- Experience working with fathers and families.
- Knowledge of Boston communities and systems.
- Lived experience as a father or father figure
