Job Description

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:

Commonpoint is a $95M not-for-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, the Bronx, and over 90 additional sites throughout the community. We are proud to provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 125,000 community members each year with high-quality and life enhancing programs and services. Our mission is to build and sustain the quality of family and individual life for all of our clients, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION:

The Training Specialist will be in charge of leading parenting skills training, facilitating peer support groups, and coordinating family-focused events and activities for the Fatherhood Program. This position plays a vital role in helping fathers—both custodial and non-custodial—build parenting confidence, strengthen family bonds, and foster healthy, supportive relationships with their children and co-parents. This includes developing and delivering structured learning experiences that focus on parenting skills, communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and responsible decision-making. The Training Specialist will design and facilitate culturally responsive and evidence-based training sessions tailored to a diverse population of fathers, many of whom are facing significant economic and social challenges. Instructional methods will be adapted to accommodate various learning styles and literacy levels, ensuring accessibility and inclusion. This role will report directly to the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or Counseling and knowledge and experience in fatherhood programming, best practices, and standards; or
• At least two (2) years of successful experience within the past five (5) years in facilitating parenting skills training and support groups for low-income adults.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations and understanding of issues facing low-income and custodial/non-custodial fathers.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive education.
• Strong group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage individuals with low literacy or educational attainment.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work some weekends/evenings for workshops and agency events.
• Interest in fatherhood development, academic improvement, social-emotional learning, family and/or community organizing, working with neighborhood agencies and programs.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.
• Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment of work from a strength-based perspective.
• Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Takes initiative and has the ability to solve problems.
• Energized by the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Lead structured, evidence-based parenting workshops focused on communication, discipline, child development, co parenting, and emotional well-being.
• Facilitate ongoing peer support and discussion groups that provide a safe space for fathers to share experiences, challenges, and successes.
• Help develop and maintain peer mentorship and support relationships among participants to encourage ongoing engagement and mutual encouragement.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in family-centered activities and community events designed to promote father involvement and family unity.
• Foster strong, respectful relationships with program participants, encouraging consistent attendance and engagement with program offerings.
• Track participation, gather feedback, and assist in evaluating training effectiveness and impact.
• Develop and deliver engaging, trauma-informed workshops and training sessions on topics such as parenting skills, healthy relationships, economic self-sufficiency, communication, co-parenting, and personal development.
• Work closely with case managers, social workers, and external partners to ensure comprehensive and coordinated service delivery.

Job Details:

• Salary : $50,000.
• Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week.
• Schedule : 9:00AM - 5:00 PM. Schedule is adjusted at times based on the needs of the program.
• Location : 1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10460.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Agency.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the missions of Commonpoint in both internal and external settings.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Employee Benefits Package:

• Health insurance options, including dental and vision coverage.
• Robust and customizable PTO schedule.
• Continuing education scholarship program.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Discounts on all programs and services, including summer camps and classes.
• Free membership to seasonal outdoor pool clubs and Forest Hills based gym.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise, amend or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Markis Jordan at mjordan@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Training Specialist - Bronx Center” in the subject line. 

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.

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