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General Description: This position supports Family Stability Program case manager(s) in connecting with new participants. In this role, you will engage in outreach efforts to bring new participants into the program, enter demographic data into a computer system to track grant goals, and assist with fulfilling service referrals in an educational setting at our Hallandale Beach location. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by representing the program at community events and activities.The Family Stability Program is housed within the Community Partnership School™ (CPS) program. The Family Stability Program provides coaching, resource referrals, and financial education to local parents and students, particularly those with low income and homelessness related conditions.&nbsp;.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Serve as the main point of contact (POC) for the Family Stability Program through community outreach efforts and during participant enrollment stages.&nbsp;</li><li>Screen potential participants to determine if they meet eligibility requirements for the Family Stability Program.&nbsp;</li><li>Input participant demographics, and case related documents into computer database.</li><li>Connect participants presenting an immediate need to appropriate treatment or service providers.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize a best practice of cultural competency and promote a service environment where participant success and well-being are prioritized.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Advocate on behalf of participants and families for services, basic needs, and other related issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay abreast of&nbsp;community resources and procedures for referring participants to appropriate resources.</li><li>Conduct community and home visits (if needed) related to fulfilling resource referrals.</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Associate’s degree with major course work in social work, psychology or other field closely related field, preferred. High school diploma and two (2) years related work experience can be substituted for higher degree.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in data entry, customer services, hospitality, community resource referral, or closely related work.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude and handle sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

United Way of Broward County

Outreach and Intake Specialist

General Description:&nbsp;This grant-funded position will work to empower communities to promote drug free lifestyles; build community structures to support those lifestyles; and encourage and support coordinated, systemic approaches to the prevention of substance use. This position will provide overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution and education on naloxone use to Broward community residents.Primary Job Responsibilities and Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develops and distributes educational materials that include information on overdose prevention, the use of naloxone and safe injection practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Distributes educational materials to Broward County residents at six outreach events and 24 sites in zip codes targeting one (or more) of the priority population(s).&nbsp;</li><li>Provides training on naloxone use and distribute naloxone to&nbsp;Broward County residents.&nbsp;</li><li>Works within the Commission’s Comprehensive Community Action Plan, implementing Information Dissemination, Educational Trainings, Alternative Strategies, Environmental Strategies and Community-Based Process.&nbsp;</li><li>Establishes both formal and informal alliances with organizations which have similar or allied goals, such as the School Board, local law enforcement, health care providers, community centers, and service providers.&nbsp;</li></ul>.Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Documents the number of naloxone doses and number of educational materials distributed at each event and each distribution site and give each corresponding invoice to the grant funder.&nbsp;</li><li>Distributes educational materials to individuals at a minimum of 24 sites located in the following zip codes 33064, 33060, 33311, 33316, 33020, 33063, 33069, 33309, 33308, 33313, 33312, 33021, each quarter throughout the contract term.</li><li>Responsible for tracking performance measures for deliverables in accordance with grant.&nbsp;</li><li>Meet with and enlist key local stakeholders, coalitions, and service providers to promote the goals of the United Way Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention</li><li>Organizes, coordinates or assists in the organization of activities, such as the Annual Behavioral Health Conference, Health/Community Fairs, Town Hall meetings, Broward Youth Coalition activities, Commission task forces and other events to support prevention awareness consistent with the Community Action Plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for completing all mandatory support documentation and data entry which follows contract requirements for timeliness and accuracy.</li><li>Responsible for prompt compliance with all Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention and/or United Way of Broward regulations and requirements.</li><li>Maintains productivity requirement and expected billable units per week.</li><li>Responsible and accountable for attendance at Commission Meetings supervision meetings, and audit preparation meetings.</li><li>Serves as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in interactions with all participants, volunteers, the community, and peers.</li><li>Perform duties as needed and/or requested to support and maintain accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement of the Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention and United Way of Broward County.</li><li>Must be able to work evenings/weekends and maintain reliable transportation.</li><li>Must be able to be at work consistently with regular attendance and punctuality and be willing and able to handle all the duties and responsibilities of this position daily.</li><li>Responds appropriately and effectively to the diversity of co-workers, consumers and stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Takes responsibility for other assignments as they arise in the development of UWBC’s Commission activities.</li><li>Coordinates planning and requests from other Divisions that relate to UWBC’s Commission.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ul>Supervises: &nbsp;Volunteers if applicableEducation &amp; Experience:&nbsp;Combination of education and experience represented by:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree and/or at least 4 years’ experience working in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in Human Services Substance Abuse/Mental Health, community organization, program outreach and training facilitation, required.</li><li>Certified Prevention Professional, preferred.</li><li>Administrative &amp; Supervisory experience working with volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li>High Proficiency required in Microsoft office products like Excel and other related computer programs.</li><li>Strong organizational, customer service and interpersonal skills are required.</li><li>Will be required to drive to various outreach locations in Broward County. MUST have reliable transportation.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong desire to help others in need. Must be self-motivated, compassionate, have a positive attitude and determined to advocate for the rights and needs and vulnerable people in our community.&nbsp;</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp; Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Prevention Outreach Specialist 

General Description: Contribute to the development and execution of United Way’s work in the Education area including community engagement, investment process management and grant monitoring and execution of special initiatives such as ReadingPals.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Contribute to the execution of a result based, goal driven contract management process, including service/utilization management, technical assistance, and outcomes management within United Way’s SAMIS system.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with assigned impact area by conducting monitoring visits, reviewing and recording data, preparing reports and other submissions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with the planning and implementation of all meetings and trainings; organizes, manages and coordinates notification; preparation of materials, logistics, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate and support the operations of the Community Impact Department with responsibilities including, but not limited to: database management, procurement process, report generation and procedures management.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and providing data support for agencies and organizations as it relates to the United Way Data Systems and the internal/external procurement process.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the recruitment of volunteers for the ReadingPals program and ensure appropriate tracking.&nbsp;</li></ol>Other Job Duties:<ul><li>Provide day-to-day technical support to funded providers on the Community Impact Data System.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages the Community Impact data management system.</li><li>Organize trainings and special events.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepares and distributes minutes and all other materials related to Community Impact provider round table meetings.</li><li>Help to manage billing process for all providers under Education initiatives.</li><li>Review and track Month/Year invoicing for all providers under Health initiatives.</li><li>Assembles and inputs data and helps prepare ReadingPals reports.</li><li>Ensures appropriate tracking of ReadingPals volunteers and their hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates the screening process for potential volunteers (as applicable).&nbsp;</li><li>Supports ReadingPals Manager in the planning, communicating, and implementation of formal and informal volunteer appreciation events.</li><li>Provide the ReadingPals Manager with the program data to assist in the preparation of Quarterly reports and Year End Reports.</li><li>Operates a variety of equipment including personal computers, copy/fax machines, and related equipment.</li><li>Adhere to all policies and procedures of United Way of Broward County</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesEducation &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required, master’s preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Three to five years’ experience in office/administrative support&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of word processing equipment and computers with proficiency required in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, and other related computer programs as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>One to three years of experience with data analysis, evaluation, and reporting&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong Customer Service Skills required.&nbsp;</li><li>Outgoing personality is a must.&nbsp;</li></ul>Core Competency Requirements:<ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance UWBC’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds qualitative and quantitative goals in a thoughtful and time-driven manner.&nbsp;</li><li>Commits to the organization&nbsp;– Has the responsibility for aligning one’s own behavior, leadership and commitment with the needs, priorities, goals and culture of UWBC.&nbsp;</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and embraces engagement of all people, ideas and backgrounds and aligns with United Way’s values.&nbsp;</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new challenges to further United Way’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals, objectives and timelines, and seeks help when needed in juggling priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be effective in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

Program Officer - Education

General Description: This position is responsible for the Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention overall operation and performance, including community building, relations management, and effective collaborations with stakeholders and volunteers. &nbsp;This position is also responsible for the oversight of the Commission community relations, initiatives, and media plan and relations. (grant funded) &nbsp;Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Serve as the lead administrative for the Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention.</li><li>Has the primary duty of coordinating and leading the day-to-day operations of the Commission team.</li><li>Responsible for the supervision, training and development of the prevention specialist and sub-contractors.&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for the development, execution and management (including monitoring) of the Commission Prevention Strategic Plan.&nbsp;</li><li>Acts as a liaison between United Way Commission on Substance Abuse and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) prevention team and FADA.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent the Commission, cultivates relationships with media contacts and sponsors, assuring proper follow-up to assure excellent customer service.</li><li>Monitor relevant community indicators as it relates to Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention.</li><li>Measure progress on key outcomes as well as working with community leaders to strengthen the community’s abilities to identify, address and fund priority issues as it relates to Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Responsible for the Commission volunteer relations, training and activities.</li><li>Coordinates, facilitates and participates in community, regional and state planning activities as it relates to the Commission Coalition work.&nbsp;</li><li>Has responsibility for the operation and evaluation of all Commission initiatives, programs and services.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and Implements policies and procedures for the Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention.</li><li>Recruits, develops and motivates volunteers to enhance the community building and efforts and to support the day-to-day administration of the commission.</li><li>Coordinates activities and communications with appropriate organizations, i.e., state, county, local commissions, networks, councils, etc., as they relate to the coalition work.</li><li>Creates informational documents, gives presentations, and acts as the agency’s lead authority, both internally and externally on behavioral health and substance abuse prevention initiatives.</li><li>Formulates, writes and prepares newsletters, collateral and educational materials.</li><li>Plans, develops and implements initiatives for community building and coalition work to meet the requirement of the Department of Children and Families and the United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention. &nbsp;</li><li>Working in collaboration with the Vice President of Health Initiatives, the Vice President of Marketing and the Director of the Commission on developing media plans and environmental campaigns directed toward educating and encouraging public interest around Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention. &nbsp;</li><li>Formulates, implements, and evaluates coalition initiatives to assess outcomes and overall effectiveness, collecting qualitative/quantitative data.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains all records and documentation for all coalition activities necessary for accountability.</li><li>Facilitate partnerships and collaborations between multiple sectors of the community that respond to problems by implementing plans that lead to measurable, population-level reductions in the use of alcohol and other drugs and their harmful consequences.</li><li>Serves on various internal/external committees – locally, state and nationally as designated and needed for the benefit of UBCBHSA.</li><li>Due to the leadership role United Way is called upon to play in the community, particularly during times of crisis, it is the expectation that all United Way staff will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts.</li><li>Creates informational documents, gives presentations, and acts as the agency’s lead authority, both internally and externally, on Coalition Initiatives.</li><li>Facilitates regular planning sessions and creates an information-sharing network among the Commission committee members.</li></ul> Supervises: Directors, volunteers and prevention specialists&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Master's degree in social work, business administration, urban affairs, public administration, mental health or other related fields.&nbsp;</li><li>Seven years of experience in an administrative and supervisory capacity in a social service agency, hospital and/or government institution.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in community organizing, program development, legislative affairs and/or government relations preferably.</li><li>Minimum five years of experience leading large teams and managing state and federal grants. &nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Strong fiscal/budgeting experience required.</li><li>Supervisory experience working with mid-size to large teams required.</li><li>Bilingual in Spanish and/or Creole desired.</li><li>Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned).&nbsp; Lighting is adequate through overhead lighting as well as windows and blinds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.&nbsp; Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and computer.&nbsp; Demands also involve protracted concentration.&nbsp;

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