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This position is located in Orange and Osceola County, grant funded for three years, and is subject to renewal. POSITION SUMMARY Guide students through the full college and career planning process, including pathway development, application support, financial aid navigation, and progress monitoring. Strengthen student success by providing individualized guidance, engaging families, and collaborating with program leadership to remove barriers and support post-secondary readiness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES &amp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION An individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below at a satisfactory level:<ul><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Guide students through the college placement process by developing individualized college and career pathway plans.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Schedule student meetings and facilitate group activities that advance pathway goals.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Support students in identifying best-fit post-secondary options through goal-setting, exploration, and program research.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist students and their parents or guardians with FAFSA completion, scholarship identification, and other financial aid processes.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Engage parents or guardians to clarify program expectations, strengthen understanding of the enrollment process, and address questions or concerns.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide guidance that helps students make informed decisions about their future while encouraging ambitious goals.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assist students with preparing personal statements, essays, applications, and interviews by reviewing materials and offering feedback.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monitor and track student progress on pathway tasks, milestones, deadlines, acceptance letters, enrollment steps, and FAFSA submission.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Communicate with the Coordinator or Program Manager regarding student progress, challenges, and support needs.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Participate in training sessions, workshops, college visits, and panels as needed.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintain client and staff confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA, FIPA, PHI, PII requirements.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;May be classified as essential, requiring prompt and effective action during critical situations to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Contribute to overall organizational success by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>JOB REQUIREMENTS Job requirements include:<ul><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Current college student enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year degree program.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Completed at least 24 college credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A strong understanding of the college selection and admissions process, financial aid, scholarship application processes, and the U.S. higher education system.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to commit to working a minimum of 10 hours per week.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Available to work during high school hours and after-hours events.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office required</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Customer service skills and experience preferred.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to edit, complete, and assemble reports.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Analytical skills preferred.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong communication skills, both written and orally, required.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong proofreading skills preferred.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to utilize organizational skills effectively.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Must have access to a secure laptop with private, secure, and stable high-speed internet connection.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Must have access to a quiet, confidential workspace.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.</li></ul>COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Communications - Ability to communicate effectively. Business Ethics - Ability to work with integrity and ethics. Judgment - Ability to use sound judgement. Initiative - Ability to take initiative. Teamwork - Ability to work in a team environment. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands include:<ul><li>Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often sitting, or standing for prolonged periods.</li><li>Constantly communicating with others to exchange information through speaking, hearing, reading, and writing.</li><li>Constantly repeating motions and fine manipulation that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Ability to type using a keyboard.</li><li>Constant use of standard office equipment such as the telephone and/or headset, copier, and computer.</li><li>Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.</li><li>Constantly viewing information on a computer screen.</li><li>Frequently traveling to the office or offsite location.</li><li>Occasionally lifting and moving of items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds.</li><li>Occasionally bending, stooping, or kneeling.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions include:<ul><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Inside working environment.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;High level of long periods of concentration.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Frequent interactions with internal and external customers.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Occasional evenings and weekend hours.</li><li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Reliable transportation required.</li></ul>Heart of Florida United Way offers a very extensive benefits package for full-time employees that we are very proud to share with you!Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) – on the 1st day and HFUW pays up to 80% of your premium.Company-Paid Benefits – HFUW provides all full-time employees with the opportunity to enroll in short-term &amp; long-term disability insurance, as well as $50,000 in life insurance, all 100% paid by HFUW.401k w/ Company Contribution – not only does your 401k start on the 1st of the month following your start date, but after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked, you will receive 5% contribution from HFUW, regardless of your personal contribution to your plan.Paid Time Off – HFUW offers an extensive amount of time off so you can focus on your personal health, family priorities, and work-life balance.&nbsp; Full-time employees start accruing paid time off (5 weeks your 1st year) upon hire, with generous carry over.

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Department: &nbsp;Community&nbsp;ImpactReports&nbsp;to:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;VP Youth OpportunitiesStatus:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Exempt,&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Time (Grant Funded)General Description: This position is responsible for planning, coordination, contract/system&nbsp;management, daily operations and overall leadership of Youth Opportunities Programs, including the Coalition on Behavioral Health, Drug Prevention Suicide Prevention Initiatives and school program grants. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, impactful programs that foster positive youth development, education, and community engagement. The Director will collaborate with community partners, stakeholders, and internal teams to expand opportunities for youth, ensuring that all programs are aligned with United Way Broward’s mission and values, and meet community needs.<h2>Primary&nbsp;Job&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;&amp;Duties:</h2><ol><li>Provides leadership, coaching, supervision, training, and professional development for assigned staff.</li><li>Serves as a primary United Way Broward (UWB) administrator for Youth programs, Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and associated grant activities.</li><li>Oversees contract administration for Youth Opportunities Programs—including Choose Peace, ReadingPals, Project Empowerand Behavioral Health/Drug Prevention coalitions—ensuring utilization management, outcomes tracking and quality assurance.</li><li>Directs the daily implementation of the Coalition’s Suicide Prevention efforts and ensures alignment with the Prevention Strategic Plan.</li><li>Tracks program activities and performance metrics; analyzes and reports digital and social media trends; and collaborates with partners to promote, develop, and implement initiatives that advance Coalition goals.</li><li>Manages the Community Impact process, including subject-matter analysis, information synthesis, and the development of procurement processes and materials (RFPs, RFAs, notices, agendas, manuals, fact sheets, and statistical summaries).</li><li>Designs, implements, and evaluation of all Behavioral Health initiatives connected to the Zero Suicide framework and related committees.</li><li>Develops and executes the annual operational plan for the United Way’s Suicide Prevention Coalition.</li><li>Monitors community indicators to assess emerging issues, evaluate program effectiveness, and collaborate with community leaders on tools and strategies that strengthen the community’s capacity to identify, address, and fund priority needs.</li></ol><h2>Other Job&nbsp;Duties:</h2><ul><li>Coordinates activities and communications with state, county, and local commissions, networks, councils, and partner organizations connected to Coalition and Youth Opportunities programming.</li><li>Represents UWB at Behavioral Health Systems and Providers meetings, subcommittees, public events, and other community functions.</li><li>Participates in Board of Governor meetings, leads the Be Well Broward subcommittee, and other internal/external committees at the local, state, and national levels.</li><li>Builds and strengthens partnerships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, Asusveterans’ groups, primary care clinics, and other community organizations to advance the Broward Suicide Prevention Coalition and related initiatives.</li><li>Enhances alignment and cohesion across community efforts addressing trauma, suicide prevention, and behavioral health.</li><li>Monitors performance, outcomes, and compliance of all grant-funded and contracted programs, ensuring ongoing quality and fidelity.</li><li>Conducts bi-weekly supervision of direct reports to offers technical assistance, coaching and consultation.</li><li>Formulates, implements, and evaluates programs to assess outcomes, effectiveness, and efficiency, using both qualitative and quantitative data.</li><li>Oversees execution and management—including monitoring and evaluation—of all contracts within assigned Community Impact areas.</li><li>Ensures all programs meet Council on Accreditation (COA) service standards and actively participates in COA and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) meetings.</li><li>Asist in the implementation of &nbsp;policies and procedures for Coalition activities and associated Youth serving programs.</li><li>Directs strategic management and operations within assigned areas to support continual improvement aligned with organizational vision and mission.</li><li>Participates in strategic planning for youth opportunities and community-building initiatives, assessing resource needs and developing responsive solutions.</li><li>Works with the VP of Youth Opportunities and the Chief Impact Officer to develop and coordinate an integrated marketing and communications plan.</li><li>Facilitates regular planning sessions and supports an information-sharing network among Youth Opportunity Programs.</li><li>Creates informational materials, presents to business and community leaders, and serves as an internal/external subject-matter lead, including veteran services.</li><li>Represents UWB at both public and private gatherings to promote programs, initiatives, and community partnerships.</li><li>As part of UWB’s leadership role in the community, actively participates in the organization’s crisis response plan and fulfills duties required during emergency or disaster situations.</li><li>Performs additional tasks and assumes related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;Program Managers, Managers and Prevention Specialist&nbsp;<h2>Education&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Experience:</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in Human Services preferred , Bachelor’s degree required.&nbsp;</li><li>Must have a &nbsp;minimum of 5 years of experience in progressively more responsible job-related positions in program administration, high-level grant&nbsp;management and Mental Health.</li><li>Experience managing community collaborations, program development and/or management, program &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;evaluation,&nbsp;preferably&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse&nbsp;arena.</li><li>Knowledge and direct experience working with the Broward County School Board, the Department of Children and Families, and human services organizations serving at&nbsp;risk Youth.</li><li>At least&nbsp;5&nbsp;years&nbsp;of progressive supervisory&nbsp;experience&nbsp;required.</li><li>Proficiency&nbsp;required&nbsp;in&nbsp;MS&nbsp;Word,&nbsp;Excel&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;relatedcomputer&nbsp;programs&nbsp;required,and&nbsp;research&nbsp;relatedsoftware&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;fiscal/budgeting&nbsp;experience&nbsp;required.</li></ul><h2>Core Competency&nbsp;Requirements:</h2><ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with&nbsp;utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance&nbsp;UWBC’smission.</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds&nbsp;qualitative&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantitative goals in a&nbsp;thoughtful&nbsp;and&nbsp;time-driven manner.</li><li>Commits&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;organization&nbsp;–&nbsp;Has&nbsp;the&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;aligning&nbsp;one’s&nbsp;own&nbsp;behavior,&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;with the&nbsp;needs,&nbsp;priorities,&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultureof&nbsp;UWBC.</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and&nbsp;embracesengagement&nbsp;of all&nbsp;people,ideas&nbsp;and&nbsp;backgrounds&nbsp;and&nbsp;aligns with&nbsp;UnitedWay’s values.</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;to&nbsp;further&nbsp;UnitedWay’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to&nbsp;respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals,&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;and&nbsp;timelines,&nbsp;and&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;help&nbsp;when&nbsp;neededin&nbsp;juggling&nbsp;priorities.</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be&nbsp;effective&nbsp;in anyteam&nbsp;setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and&nbsp;air-conditioned).&nbsp;Lighting&nbsp;is&nbsp;adequate&nbsp;throughoverhead&nbsp;lighting as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;windowsand&nbsp;blinds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of&nbsp;time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and&nbsp;computer.&nbsp;Demandsalso involve protracted&nbsp;concentration.

United Way Broward

United Way of Broward County

Director, Youth Opportunities  

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 Operations Specialist (Coordinator) is a frontline navigator within the regional system of care. The Specialist works directly with veterans, military servicemembers, and their families to address barriers related to housing, benefits, financial stability, mental health, and access to community resources. This role ensures that every veteran receives coordinated, compassionate, and efficient support through high-quality intake, case navigation, documentation, and collaboration with partner agencies.Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:&nbsp; • Serve as the primary intake coordinator for all veteran service requests across a nine-county region. • Manage daily program operations, including deliverables, deadlines, shared inboxes, voicemail boxes, and referral portals. • Maintain organized, audit-ready administrative systems including digital files, grant folders, SOPs, and documentation logs. • Create and maintain standardized intake forms, workflows, checklists, templates, and resource directories. • Schedule meetings, manage internal calendars, prepare agendas, coordinate logistics, and support cross-sector collaboration. • Draft, format, and distribute professional correspondence such as meeting notes, summaries, and weekly updates. • Support onboarding and orientation of new Veteran Operations Specialists by preparing materials, system access requests, and schedules. • Track, verify, and follow up on required documentation, vendor forms, signatures, and eligibility requirements. • Maintain timely and accurate records in case management systems and ensure documentation meets audit and funder standards. • Compile monthly operational dashboards and perform data analysis to identify trends, guide decision-making, and improve service delivery. • Support narrative and performance reporting for federal, state, and local grants, including multi-source funding streams. • Assist in program finance processes, including documentation, tracking, and verification for vendor payments and grant expenditures. • Participate in cross-department trainings, collaboration efforts, and process improvement initiatives. • Execute additional duties as assigned by the Manager of Mission United.Experience/Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree Preferred</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>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>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;&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

United Way of Northeast Florida

Northeast Florida

Veteran Operations Specialist

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