Like what Dads MOVE does? Would you like to get involved? We have several ways to get involved. 
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Here are our current open positions we are looking for:

• PAID CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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​Peer Support Supervisor - FT

Seeking an individual who has lived experience working as a peer support specialist, and has a minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Note: Must have access to a vehicle with insurance and a clean driving record, with  familiarity with Washington State. Office space with parking is available in Kent, WA.

LOCATION: 50-50% remote mixed with travel to 4 counties
(Pierce, King, Grays Harbor & Okanagan)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Assist in hiring/supervising of Peer Support Specialists
• Onboarding of new Peer Support Specialists
• Initial and ongoing training of Peer Support Specialists
• Advise Peer Support Specialists regarding concerns and issues with clients
• Resolve concerns or complaints from parents regarding Peer Support Specialists
• Assist Peer Support Specialists with clients as needed
• Interact with parents and children as needed when Peer Support Specialist is not available
• Maintain confidentiality regarding Peer Support Specialists, clients and children
• Keep records of activities, hours and interactions via Salesforce
• Attend required meetings and trainings
• Prepare required reports (ART: Accurate, Relevant and Timely)
• Build rapport with funders, including attending in-person/zoom meetings.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year supervisory experience
• Minimum of one year experience dealing with special needs children as a parent, educator or counselor

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Peer counseling certification (credentialed by Washington State or another state)

 
REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to interact with Peer Support Specialists in a supportive manner
• Ability to recruit, train and supervise
• Ability to actively listen and respond appropriately
• Ability to effectively interact with special needs children and their parents
• Understanding of special needs children
• Understanding of parenting of special needs children

Background check required.
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For more information or to apply contact nrascon@dadsmove.org.

​Peer Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

​This full-time position reports to the Peer Support Supervisor and is responsible to provide counseling and support to Dads Move clients to help them appropriately and effectively deal with their child with behavioral challenges.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Contact assigned clients to introduce yourself and inform them of your availability and assistance
• Meet with parents and children to assess needs and ongoing issues
• Set up weekly or as needed calls or visits with parents
• Review documentation regarding the child’s needs, abilities and requirements
• Be available to respond to questions regarding how to handle situations involving their child and their special needs
• Respond to all calls or emails from parents within 12 hours
• Suggest appropriate training opportunities for parents
• Suggest appropriate group or individual activities for parents and children
• Provide emotional support for parents dealing with special needs children
• Refer parents to appropriate resources specific to their child’s needs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding clients and children
• Keep records of activities, hours and interactions
• Attend required meetings and trainings
• Prepare required reports

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year experience as a caregiver of a child with complex behavioral challenges.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Peer counseling certification
• Fathers are encouraged to apply

 
REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to interact with parents and children in a supportive manner
• Ability to actively listen and respond appropriately
• Ability to provide emotional support to parents
• Ability to effectively interact with special needs children
• Understanding of special needs children
• Understanding of parenting of special needs children

For more information or to apply contact nrascon@dadsmove.org.

​Community Engagement Provider

Do you enjoy working with individuals with disabilities and connecting them to the community?

Dads MOVE provides services in partnership with DDA to provide services to individuals with disabilities and their families. These Services are designed to develop creative, flexible, and supportive community resources and relationships.

This service helps connect individuals to resources in their community and supports them to participate, engage, and integrate into the community. This service is available in the Individual and Family Services waiver.

A community guide or community engagement provider will:

• Meet with you to discuss goals stated in the person-centered service plan developed by you and your case manager, and help you develop specific goals related to engaging with the community.
• Develop strategies with you to connect with community resources, based on your interests and needs.
• Help you develop healthy relationships with local community members.
• Support you with participating in community activities within your budget.
• Community Guide
• Short-term services designed to increase access to informal community support by developing creative, flexible, and helpful resources. This service is available in the Basic Plus and Core waivers.

For more information or to apply contact nrascon@dadsmove.org.

Board of Directors

Dads MOVE is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors and we would enjoy hearing from you. We are looking for community members who are passionate about Dads MOVE’s mission; To strengthen the father's role in raising children with behavioral health needs through education, peer Support, and Advocacy.; and our vision; The vision of Dads MOVE is to provide every parent/caregiver (especially dads!) that we connect with, the tools, support, and training needed to be fully engaged in the recovery of their children.

Our goals in selecting board members are:

• The member will live and or work in Washington State;
• Join us in embracing our accelerated effort to become a more diverse and inclusive organization by bringing an equity lens to all that we do;
• Actively engage in supporting our emerging culture of philanthropy by financially contributing annually, supporting thank you calls, participating in one-on-one donor meetings, and referring prospective contacts to our Development Team;
• Bandwidth, we need Board members who have a minimum of 2 hours a week to devote to Dad's MOVE and has internet access with a computer, speakers, and microphone;
• We are seeking Board candidates who represent the diversity of our community. Specifically, we are seeking candidates of color and those representing the LGTBQ communities;
• Experience with fundraising or marketing is needed;
• Experience with volunteering and or prior board volunteer work is a bonus.

Start now by responding to this opportunity. Please refer to our goals and tell us about yourself and how you align with our goals, why Dads MOVE, and how much time do you have to devote to our nonprofit. Please share your location as well. Our priority locations are the Spokane area, Pierce County, North Central Washington area, and Clark County for now. If you are from another location, we still would like to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check
• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• The time commitment is 2 hours a week on average Board members serve up to 3-year terms and generally spend 5 to 8 hours per month on board and committee business and supporting activities. During these times of distancing, meetings are virtual.
• We are looking for people with backgrounds in organizational change/change management toward diversity, equity and inclusion; law; nonprofit management; mental health, finance; and/or fundraising.

 
For more information or to apply contact info@dadsmove.org.

Social Media Administrator

We are looking for people with backgrounds in organizational change, advertising, diversity, equity, and inclusion; law; marketing; finance; and/or fundraising. Dad's MOVE needs volunteers who understand or have a lived experience that can inform our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion and warmly welcome People of Color & LGBTQ+ people.
 
REQUIREMENTS

• Background Check
• Must be at least 21
• Orientation or Training
• This position is about 5 hours a week

For more information or to apply contact info@dadsmove.org.

Volunteer Grant Researcher

Our goal is to recruit a team of volunteers from around the US (multiple time zones), who are interested in supporting our nonprofit by researching prospective grant funders. Here are our goals:

• Experience is NOT needed.
• We are seeking volunteers who can contribute 2 to 4 hours a week (researching) and 1 hour a week by joining our virtual grants team meeting.
• 1-year minimum commitment
• Good writing and grammar is needed
• Must be comfortable in researching virtually
  
  

A question often asked is will I get to write grants? Here is our approach and our why: As the volunteers complete researching around two dozen grants (around the 3rd month) often the grant researcher (volunteer) may want to help more and begin to write a portion of a grant on behalf of DadsMOVE. For those that are interested and ready, writing will be discussed (writing for a letter of introduction, a letter of interest, and a letter of inquiry, or part and or all of the grant submission). If a Grant researcher volunteer has prior experience or shows exceptional research/writing this timeline may be adjusted by the Executive Director. Note: We typically require a minimum of 12 grants to be researched as we really want those who write for us to truly understand how we implement our mission and what our collective impact is. Your passion for our work needs to show through in your research and writing.

If you enjoy research, or writing we need you! A background in mental or behavioral health is an asset. And if you are passionate about DadsMOVE all the better.

​For more information or to apply contact info@dadsmove.org.

Additional Volunteering Details

Have we captured your interest? If so, apply and include the following details:

Tell us about:

• Why you want to volunteer with Dads MOVE?
• Can you commit to the time commitment (2 -4 hours a week and 1 hr for our grant team meeting)
• Are you comfortable with our request to commit to a minimum of 1 year?
• Can you confirm on a weekly basis that you can attend our virtual grant team meeting each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 PST?
• Share why you are interested in this role
• Share what support you will need (other than our initial clinic and access to our grant portal and form to be completed) in order for you to be successful.
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For those candidates who are selected for interviews and get moved forward, you will be required to provide 3 references (with how you know the person, their phone, and email). We will ask you to complete a background check and conflict of interest/confidentiality form and either a resume’ or completed volunteer application form.

Thank you in advance for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.