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Purpose of Position:&nbsp;The Community Impact Director plays a pivotal role in advancing United Way’s mission to improve housing stability, affordability, and financial security across our region. This position leads strategic efforts in the areas of housing stability, home preservation (including home repairs), housing development, and capacity building—to strengthen communities and expand access to safe, affordable housing. Through program design, partnership cultivation, and cross-sector collaboration, the Director ensures that United Way’s housing initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with the broader goal of creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.<h2>Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:</h2><ul><li>Assist the program design, strategic planning, and execution of United Way’s housing initiative in the areas of home preservation, housing development, and capacity building</li><li>Support the launch of housing grant processes by developing timelines, application materials, and reporting frameworks to ensure effective implementation&nbsp;</li><li>Lead oversight of program performance monitoring and compliance for organizations funded under United Way’s housing initiative</li><li>Provide administrative leadership in managing the financial and programmatic requirements of grants received by United Way, ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and compliance with grant deadlines</li><li>Coordinate regular communication, workflow, and problem solving across multiple partner organizations</li><li>Spreadhead the execution of key activities under United Way’s housing programs</li><li>Facilitate meetings, events, and presentations for internal and external audiences&nbsp;</li><li>Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners- local government, nonprofit, for profit, grassroots and other community-based organizations</li><li>Support the strategic planning, development, and execution of marketing and communication strategies and materials that elevate United Way’s housing initiative</li><li>Analyze and&nbsp;evaluate data&nbsp;on&nbsp;housing programs, conduct research in housing areas of focus, and draft reports</li><li>Represent United Way on committees and working groups focused on housing issues, contributing insights and advancing collaborative solutions</li></ul><ul><li>Foster cross-departmental collaboration to enhance alignment, efficiency, and success for the organization’s mission&nbsp;</li><li>Perform other duties for the Community Impact Department as directed&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>Experience/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (Master’s degree preferred)</li><li>A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional&nbsp;experience</li><li>Experience with and understanding of affordable housing&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional ability to foster transformational&nbsp;relationships</li><li>Experience with grant&nbsp;management</li><li>Creative and visionary thought leader and problem solver</li><li>Expertise in project&nbsp;management</li><li>Outstanding data management, research, and reporting&nbsp;capabilities</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to&nbsp;detail</li><li>Extensive skills in program strategy, execution, and achieving outcomes</li><li>Capable of communicating well verbally and in&nbsp;writing</li><li>Proficiency in presenting and facilitating for&nbsp;groups</li><li>Strong in time management and execution of deadlines</li><li>Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and&nbsp;confidentiality</li><li>Capable of collaborating at all levels and across all departments within the&nbsp;organization</li><li>Embody United Way values and hold a commitment to the organization’s&nbsp;mission</li><li>Ability to pass a background check&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must pass pre-employment drug screening</li><li>Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWNEFL business must provide proof of a valid &nbsp;driver’s license and current automobile insurance</li><li>&nbsp;Keep all activities in line with the core values and contribute to the positive culture of &nbsp; &nbsp; United Way of NE Florida</li><li>Actively participate in the broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within &nbsp; the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the &nbsp;community</li></ul><h2>General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:</h2>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment.This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.Additional Information:The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don’t fit everything we’ve described below. You can also have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you – even if you’re on the fence – we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.&nbsp; We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences.United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;UWNEFL reserves the right to adjust work location.

United Way of Northeast Florida

Northeast Florida

Community Impact Director

Purpose of Position:&nbsp;Through active listening, effectively identify and connect people in need to available community resources while demonstrating respect and compassion. I&amp;R Specialists may be called upon to de-escalate stressful situations, be involved in follow up communications, complete intake assessment for specialized programs or services, perform outbound calls, basic database maintenance and community outreach.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide exceptional customer service as the first point of contact with the United Way of Northeast Florida 211 by linking community members with appropriate services and providing immediate crisis intervention as necessary.</li></ul><ul><li>100% compliance with UW 211 policies and procedures</li><li>Knowledge or willingness to learn &amp; compliance with Inform USA (formerly AIRS)</li><li>Establish clear and effective communication using good contact techniques and active listening in a non-judgmental way</li><li>Accurately assess caller’s needs and engage in collaborative problem solving to prioritize and develop an action plan without offering advice or opinions</li><li>Provide thorough, appropriate, and helpful referrals, information, and/or intervention services to address the caller’s need(s)</li><li>Help caller address any perceived barriers or challenges to getting assistance</li><li>Offer honest information regarding services or programs that may not exist in our community. Discuss alternatives, if possible</li><li>Use direct intervention and advocacy when needed as agreed to by the caller</li><li>Conduct complete and accurate interviews and capture all required data into contact center software(s)</li><li>Respect and maintain client confidentiality; follow all agency and program guidelines regarding confidentiality</li><li>If a client is in a crisis, life-threatening or suicidal situation, assist the client to move from an emotional state to a cognitive state</li><li>Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work with difficult callers or calls using accepted techniques and principles</li><li>Develop and practice individual self-care plans</li><li>Follow up on referral cases or other inquires as needed</li><li>Demonstrate a desire to improve with active and open participation in quality assurance program</li><li>Complete required initial and ongoing training as needed</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to United Way’s vision, mission, values, and Code of Ethics in all interactions with coworkers and constituents</li><li>Expected to maintain an average score of 70% or greater on all individual performance metrics</li><li>Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the supervisory team</li><li>These job responsibilities are to be the main emphasis of this position.  As with every job at United Way, it is not possible to define jobs precisely.  Should the need exist, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to assure an efficient and cooperative environment. &nbsp;</li></ul>Experience/Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Applicant should possess a motivation to help people, a non-judgmental attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to empathize&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Enter&nbsp;a minimum of 2 years of experience in related field&nbsp;</li><li>High School diploma/GED required. Associate’s degree in a health and human services related field preferred OR minimum one-year experience in health and human service related field&nbsp;</li><li>Inbound call experience or prior I&amp;R experience strongly preferred</li><li>Proficiency in oral and written communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer equipment, phones, various software programs and resource file</li><li>Comfortable handling calls from a wide-range of people in crisis situations&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work effectively under stress and maintain productivity and composure under pressure</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Adapt readily to changes</li><li>Ability to use good judgment and assessment techniques</li><li>Ability to work with minimal supervision</li><li>Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals in coordination with supervisor&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to work variable shifts within a hybrid, remote environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Overtime and holidays as assigned</li><li>Ability to pass and maintain a Level 2 background check is required.&nbsp; This is a security background investigation requiring submitting fingerprints to be screened through state law enforcement agencies and the FBI for national criminal history records.</li><li>Must pass pre-employment drug screening&nbsp;</li><li>Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWNEFL business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. &nbsp;</li><li>Keep all activities in line with the core values and contribute to the positive culture of United Way of NE Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in the broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the community.&nbsp;</li></ul>General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations&nbsp;may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear.&nbsp;Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment.This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.Additional Information:The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described below. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences.&nbsp;United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment.UWNEFL reserves the right to adjust work location.

Information & Referral Specialist

Purpose of Position:&nbsp;Northeast Florida is home to over 425,000 active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families, representing nearly 25% of all households. Their needs are diverse, and navigating available services can be challenging. Basic referrals often fall short. This role provides peer-based care coordination to help veterans access and sustain the support they need.The Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) is a veteran-peer and system of care navigator. The VCC works closely with veterans, military servicemembers, and their families who require comprehensive community support services, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to overcome barriers.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Utilize strong customer service, interpersonal, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills to de-escalate complex situations and ensure timely coordination of veteran care.</li><li>Handle service requests from Veterans, their families, and community partners.</li><li>Assess eligibility based on criteria, capacity, location, and client preferences.</li><li>Create client care plans addressing individual needs.</li><li>Collaborate with veterans to facilitate direct referrals to appropriate treatment or service providers.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records in case management systems, analyze data to identify service gaps, and inform decision-making for veterans.</li><li>Stay connected with clients throughout the navigation process, conduct follow-ups, and measure outcomes.</li><li>Use appropriate approaches, and best practices for clients experiencing personal crisis, including mental health issues via telephone conversations.</li><li>Consult with Mission United Manager on unique cases, process improvements, service provider performance, and trends.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with social service partners to assist veterans.</li><li>Work with other Veteran Care Coordinator and other departments to advance goals and objectives of United Way and Mission United.</li><li>Engage in community and agency outreach activities, providing information to increase awareness of veteran services.</li><li>Execute additional tasks as directed by the Manager of Mission United.</li></ul>Experience/Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>U.S. military Veteran required.</li><li>Knowledge of Veterans Administration (VA) programs, Veteran and community social services highly desirable.</li><li>Experience working with the Veteran population.</li><li>Required to achieve certification as a Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) Recovery Peer Specialist within 18 months of hire date.</li><li>Expertise in providing quality customer service.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Skilled at tracking, managing data, and grant compliance.</li><li>Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient working well in teams and contributing to a positive work culture.</li><li>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer equipment, phones, various software programs.</li><li>Ability to build relationships with and collaborate with community partners.&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Keep all activities in line with the core values of United Way of NE Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in broader organizational activities and be a brand steward within the community, outside agencies and/or programs to enhance United Way services to the community.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to work variable shifts within a hybrid, remote environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to pass and maintain a Level 2 background check is required.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Must pass pre-employment drug screening&nbsp;</li><li>Staff members who drive a vehicle on UWNEFL business must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Certified as a Florida Veterans Support Line (FVSL) Recovery Peer Specialist</li></ul>General Physical Requirements for Essential Functions of the Job:&nbsp;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, carry, lift, speak and/or hear. Continual use of the hands with wrist and finger movement using a keyboard is required.&nbsp;Specific vision abilities required by this job include long hours viewing a computer monitor screen. The employee may occasionally travel using personal vehicle and/or work outside normal office environment.&nbsp;This description is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of all team members assigned to this position. It is intended only to describe the key elements relative to each section. Also, duties and/or requirements of this position may be modified, added or deleted at any time. This supersedes all descriptions previously written for the same position. Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.&nbsp;Additional Information:&nbsp;The attributes listed above represent our current thinking for the role. You can be a great candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described. You can also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re on the fence - we encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself! Unique equivalent skills and experience may possibly substitute for required position requirements.&nbsp;We have built an environment that celebrates the differences in backgrounds and experiences.&nbsp;United Way of Northeast Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;UWNEFL reserves the right to adjust work location

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