Credible Messenger - Fatherhood Program

Job Listing: Credible Messenger - Fatherhood Program

(Reports to Fatherhood Program Director)

February 26th, 2026
Living Redemption HQ
Part Time/Non Exempt
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Open until filled
Available Positions: 1

ORGANIZATION

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation (LRCDC) is an independent Harlem-based nonprofit, dba Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub (LRYOH), founded in 2019 to catalyze Central, West, and East Harlem’s homegrown “Credible Messengers,” who are part of the larger Credible Messenger and Transformative Mentoring Movement. With a mission to Save Lives and Heal Communities One Relationship at a Time, LRCDC provides Credible Messenger–led mentoring, community outreach, and a holistic continuum of programs and wraparound supports for Harlem’s most vulnerable youth and families, and beyond.

POSITION

Living Redemption Community Development Corporation is hiring a part-time Credible Messenger for the Fatherhood Program (“The Depot”) to serve as a vital bridge between the program and fathers in the community who are navigating the challenges of parenthood, poverty, and systemic barriers. Utilizing your lived experience and deep community roots, you will engage fathers across four service tiers, ranging from those disconnected from their children to those co-parenting actively. Your role is to build trust, provide mentorship, and empower fathers to become self-sufficient, emotionally connected, and socially responsible leaders within their families and the Harlem community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Outreach & Recruitment:Conduct strategic street outreach and social media engagement to recruit fathers into the program, specifically targeting those who are harder to engage or justice-involved.
Mentorship & Peer Support:Serve as a relatable role model for participants, sharing lived experiences to help fathers work through challenges related to parenting, trauma, and systemic hurdles.
Parenting Skills Training:Assist in the facilitation of parenting skills workshops and “Fathering in Action” sessions, helping fathers apply lessons from the ProFathering15 and Supporting Father Involvement (SFI) curricula.
Community Projects:Coach and support fathers in leading at least two (2) community projects per year (e.g., neighborhood watch, community gardens, or “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”) to build social capital.
Support Group Facilitation:Co-lead weekly 90-minute support groups (in-person and hybrid) to foster a safe, welcoming environment for “check-ins,” problem-solving, and skill-sharing.
Advocacy & Navigation:Act as a liaison for fathers navigating family court, child support (OCSS), and other City systems, helping to mitigate perceived racial or gender biases.
Resource Connection:Facilitate referrals to essential services including legal aid, employment assistance, mental health supports, and housing resources.
Retention & Follow-up:Maintain regular contact with participants to encourage attendance, send activity reminders, and assist in the distribution of program incentives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Lived Experience:Ideally possesses lived experience as a father who has navigated disconnection from children, supervised visitation, or the justice system.
Community Knowledge:Deeply embedded in the local community with a “credible” reputation that allows for effective engagement with high-risk or marginalized populations.
Interpersonal Skills:Proven ability to lead groups, communicate with empathy, and build non-judgmental relationships with diverse individuals.
Commitment to Equity:Ability to discuss themes of systemic racism and gender bias comfortably with participants.
Training:Willingness to complete required DYCD mental health and family development trainings within the first year of hire.
Passion for Transformational Impact: Demonstrated passion to see life transformation in the fathers.
Patience & Emotional Maturity: Demonstrated patience and understanding that the transformative process takes time.
Administrative & Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and maintain detailed program records, complete necessary reports, and meet prescribed deadlines.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ability to learn other software as required.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Living Redemption Community Development Corporation, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
All staff are expected to be familiar with, willing to learn, and able to serve using the Credible Messenger Approach, applying its relationship-centered principles to build trust, foster safety, and promote accountability that supports positive and transformative outcomes for the youth, families, and communities we serve.
Living Redemption is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon receiving satisfactory references and approval of hire by applicable regulatory bodies, as appropriate.
Falsification or omission of relevant information in connection with any application for employment is grounds for denial or dismissal.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Position: Part Time (20 hours per week. Must be flexible to accommodate participant needs, including some evening and weekend hours for workshops and family events.

Salary: $19/Hour

Location: 302 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027

Application Process: Please complete the Job Application Form below. Please include the following in application submissions:

Cover Letter explaining interest in this specific position
Current Resume
Writing Sample that reflects your community organizing style and framework

Note: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete an employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled; to be filled as soon as possible.