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Job Title: Community Partnership School Expanded Learning Manager&nbsp; Supervisor: Director, Community Partnership School &nbsp; Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt &nbsp; Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000 &nbsp; Location: Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties &nbsp; Application Deadline: September 30, 2024&nbsp; Submit Cover Letter and Resume: <a href="mailto:Angela@UnitedWayLee.org" target="_blank">Lisette@UnitedWayLee.org</a>&nbsp;

United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades

Community Partnership School Expanded Learning Manager 

Position DescriptionPosition Title: Director of Compliance and DataSupervisor: Vice President, Community Partnership SchoolClassification: Full Time, ExemptSalary Range: $50,000 - $55,000Location: Lee, Hendry, Glades CountiesApplication Deadline: 11/18/2024, 4 p.m.Submit Cover Letter and Resume: <a href="mailto:Angela@UnitedWayLee.org" target="_blank">Lisette@UnitedWayLee.org</a>About United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades:United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades (UWLHG) is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to improving the qualityof life for all people in our community. This is accomplished through fundraising, fund distribution (90+ partners),community building, volunteer advancement, and information and referral. UWLHG is a $20 million nonprofit socialservices organization, with 80 employees in five locations with the main campus being located at 7273 ConcourseDrive, Fort Myers, FL. The majority of funding is from private donations although UWLHG also receives local, state, andfederal grants.Position Summary:Monitor and provide pertinent data collection reports that provide the community with outcome measures and qualityassurance/quality improvement of programs; manage and track program invoicing; and oversee other program supportareas.Essential Functions1. Manage certifications, program, and data evaluations.2. Develop and maintain certification policies and procedures.3. Manage the inputting of required data into internal and external databases.4. Assist with maintaining and tracking match dollars and in-kind donations.5. Process purchase orders, payments and/or invoices and assist the Finance department as needed.6. Manage and maintain provider and/or contract records, files, and grants.7. Serve as the point of contact for all internal and external customer data management needs.8. Establish and maintain effective mechanisms to promote timely problem identification and resolution.9. Establish and maintain ongoing quality improvement activity to monitor services and ensure they are deliveredin an effective and efficient manner. 10. Assist with reporting and deliverables requirements.11. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.12. Participate actively in departmental meetings and trainings.13. Assist with training team members and providing back up when necessary.14. Continuously monitor services to ensure effective and efficient delivery through ongoing quality improvementactivities.15. Implement and oversee expanded learning opportunities.16. Maintain and update the relevant databases in DaySmart, Outlook, spreadsheets, iCarol, Andar, Galaxy, LearningCircle, and other tracking mechanisms.17. Establish and maintain ongoing quality improvement procedures.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities maychange at any time with or without notice.Education, Skills, and Experience: • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or comparable work experience. • Minimum of two years of experience in a school or community setting. • Customer service, and social service experience preferred. • Data collection and analysis • Planning &amp; Management: Project planning, organization, time management, and analysis/research. • Communication: Strong oral and written communication, including business writing, presentations, and publicspeaking. • Interpersonal: Active listening, collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, andproblem-solving. • Technical: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database programs. • Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and judgment skills. • Presentation: Ability to present to diverse audiences, including employees, managers, and senior decision-makersDirect Report(s): 3 (Assistant Directors)Licenses: Valid Florida Driver’s License.Physical Requirements &amp; Working ConditionsPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and/or hear. The employee is frequently required touse finger and hand motion and occasionally to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee mustfrequently lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. There may beadditional physical requirements associated with department meetings/events. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires talking, hearing, andvisual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions. Occasionally, the work of this position is spent at offsitemeetings, or event locations within Lee, Hendry, or Glades County.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment,including occasional off-site venues, and outside event areas in various weather conditions. This role routinely usesstandard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This is a full-time position. Days and hours ofwork are Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening and weekend events may be required as job dutiesdemand.United Way is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because ofrace, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability age, genetic information or any other characteristic protectedby law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, participation in all company-sponsored activities,and all employment actions. United Way will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with knowndisabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.Terms of employment are subject to satisfactory negative drug testing as part of our drug-free workplace program.Level II background screening will be conducted because of the nature of the position. Applicants may be asked totake an online skills assessment.UWLHG is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with: • Opportunity to work with smart, passionate and enthusiastic team members and volunteers • Working with diverse staff and other constituents • Culture of high-performance expectations and accountability • Exciting and challenging work • Opportunity to help solve the community’s toughest problems • Competitive pay that is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience • Paid Health and Dental Insurance for employee, 401k, and Monthly Accrued PTO<ul><li>Position Description</li></ul>

Director of Compliance and Data

Position DescriptionPosition Title: Community Partnership School DirectorSupervisor: Vice President, Community Partnership SchoolsClassification: Full Time, ExemptSalary Range: $48,000-$55,000Location: Lee, Hendry, Glades CountiesApplication Deadline: November 8, 2024, 4:00pmSubmit Cover Letter and Resume: <a href="mailto:Angela@UnitedWayLee.org" target="_blank">Lisette@UnitedWayLee.org</a>About United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades:United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades (UWLHG) is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to improving the qualityof life for all people in our community. This is accomplished through fundraising, fund distribution (90+ partners),community building, volunteer advancement, and information and referral. UWLHG is a $20 million nonprofit socialservices organization, with 80 employees in five locations with the main campus being located at 7273 ConcourseDrive, Fort Myers, FL. The majority of funding is from private donations although UWLHG also receives local, state, andfederal grants.Position Summary:Guides high-quality program development, implementation, and management of the Community Partnership Schools.Develop and nurture positive relationships with school administrators and relevant community agencies tooperationalize the partnership, as well as work closely with the University of Central Florida support staff to monitor,report, and meet outcomes of the Community Partnership School grant.Essential Functions1. Participate in strategic planning with University of Central Florida, and community partners including FloridaGulf Coast University, Lee Health, and The School District of Lee County.2. Identify, develop, and implement exciting and engaging programming that supports the collective vision ofcommunity schools.3. Develop and market programs that aim to increase educational opportunities and social connections for thestudents, as well as their families.4. Develop and enhance parent involvement in class activities, connecting them with resources whenappropriate.5. Identify providers for health care, translation service, after school programming, etc.6. Negotiate local collaborative service agreements and contracts within conjunction with school leadership.7. Oversee that the Community Partnership School program meets all licensing, contractual, quality managementand outcome standards and requirements, in partnership with the University of Central Florida.8. Develop and regularly monitor the budget of each funding source and corresponding service areas.9. Coordinate billing and budgeting with the United Way Finance Department.10. Implement and manage the evaluation and reporting of data from each of the service areas.11. Represent the community school at pertinent meetings / functions.12. Attending trainings and site visits as required.13. Direct contract management activities for program and develop plan for sustainability.14. Participate in fundraising and grant writing activities.15. Participate in the quality improvement process and conduct performance evaluations.16. Recruit, hire, train and supervise Community Partnership School program staff.17. Develop procedures and policies as needed.18. Provide monthly updates of the Community Partnership School for Community Impact to present at themonthly Board of Directors meetings.19. Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversee the Community Partnership School staff, volunteers, and interns. Maintainconfidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities maychange at any time with or without notice.Education, Skills, and Experience: • Master’s degree in a Human Services-related field from an accredited college or University preferred. • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in children’s services, education, or community health, with two (2) yearsin program development and administration. Knowledge of volunteer management, community relations, andproject management. • Interpersonal: Excellent active listening, interpersonal, and cultural diversity skills. Strong problem-solving, criticalthinking, prioritization, and judgment abilities. • Communication: Proficient in business writing, report preparation, and public speaking. Able to presentinformation and respond to diverse groups, including employees, managers, and senior leaders. • Technical: Proficient in MS Office and database programs. • Administrative: Strong operational and organizational skills. • Preferred: Local experience with the School District of Lee County and/or school administrators. Experience incommunity engagement.Licenses: Valid Florida Driver’s License with a driving record that meets our insurance guidelines.Physical Requirements &amp; Working ConditionsPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and/or hear. The employee is frequently required touse finger and hand motion and occasionally to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee mustfrequently lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. There may beadditional physical requirements associated with department meetings/events. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires talking, hearing, andvisual acuity sufficient to perform these major functions. Occasionally, the work of this position is spent at offsitemeetings, or event locations within Lee, Hendry, or Glades County.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment,including occasional off-site venues, and outside event areas in various weather conditions. This role routinely usesstandard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This is a full-time position. Days and hours ofwork are Monday through Friday, typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening and weekend events may be required as job dutiesdemand.United Way is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because ofrace, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability age, genetic information or any other characteristic protectedby law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, participation in all company-sponsored activities,and all employment actions. United Way will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with knowndisabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.Terms of employment are subject to satisfactory negative drug testing as part of our drug-free workplace program.Level II background screening will be conducted because of the nature of the position. Applicants may be asked totake an online skills assessment.UWLHG is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with: • Opportunity to work with smart, passionate and enthusiastic team members and volunteers • Working with diverse staff and other constituents • Culture of high-performance expectations and accountability • Exciting and challenging work • Opportunity to help solve the community’s toughest problems • Competitive pay that is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience • Paid Health and Dental Insurance for employee, 401k, and Monthly Accrued PTO

Community Partnership School Director 

United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of every person in our community. &nbsp;General Description: Coordinates the identification of and linkages to resources and referrals for both youth and family participants onsite in a public school in Hallandale Beach. Coaches participants to reach personal goals, with a focus on goals enhancing stable housing. Participant population will be those facing economic hardship and potential housing insecurity.The Family Stabilty Program is provided within the Community Partnership School™ (CPS) program. CPS Care Coordination will take a two-generation approach to include Parent Engagement, Economic Development, and Educational Workshops. The Family Stability Program provides services, training, and educational opportunities to parents which parallel and mirror the enrichment and educational offerings their children access through participation in CPS.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Responsible for identifying strengths, needs, and risks for participants and their families to develop short- and long-term goals related to housing stability and financial prosperity. Following goal development, Care Coordinators will lead participants through the process of creating an individualized service plan to help ensure that relevant resources, services, and activities participants need to reach their goals are included in their care coordination experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Develops or updates service plans with participants and their families to address their needs and to facilitate referral to appropriate treatment or service providers or facilities.</li><li>Coaches participants and/or their families to achieve personal goals, develop life skills, and/or sustain success and wellness.</li><li>Conducts activities in a culturally responsive manner and monitors the service environment to maximize participant success and well-being.</li><li>Regular note taking and data management to measure activities and outcomes in the SureImpact database.&nbsp;</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Supports approximately 60 unique students and family units annually.</li><li>Advocates on behalf of clients and families for services, basic needs, and other related issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Composes or prepares correspondence, case notes, narrative and technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications</li><li>Conduct comprehensive, client-centered social work activities in accordance with best practices.</li><li>Conducts community and home visits (if needed) related to client needs; Provides follow-up and monitors service delivery and care environments.</li><li>Stays abreast of&nbsp;community resources and procedures for referring clients to appropriate resources</li><li>Facilitates case consultation for client situations.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish case plan goals and will review with clients at regular intervals</li><li>Monitor client progress to ensure that clients are working towards a resolution of identified challenges</li><li>When appropriate, ensure successful case closure, documentation, and transition</li><li>Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and support services, as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.</li></ul>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 effortsSupervises: This position has non-supervisory responsibilities.Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree&nbsp;with&nbsp;major&nbsp;coursework&nbsp;in&nbsp;social&nbsp;work,&nbsp;psychology,&nbsp;or other&nbsp;closely&nbsp;related field.</li><li>At least two (2) years of experience in motivational interviewing practices and/or techniques, eligibility determination, social referral/service work (including crisis prevention and intervention) or community&nbsp;resource referral, or closely related work with preferred experience working with persons with&nbsp;mental&nbsp;health&nbsp;conditions.</li><li>Knowledge of evidence-based practices, assessments processes, treatment&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;outcome&nbsp;measurement&nbsp;and quality&nbsp;management.</li><li>Experience&nbsp;working with&nbsp;low&nbsp;income,youth and families and/or other special population strongly&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;diverse audience.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a positive attitude and handling sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion.</li><li>Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Products like: Word, Excel and other related computer programs.</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 and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding 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, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively 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.&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;

United Way of Broward County

Care Coordinator/Case Manager (grant funded)

General Description: &nbsp;The Community Partnership School Manager implements the Community Partnership School™ (CPS) program in Hallandale Beach, FL. This role is responsible for developing programs, leading a team, and managing grant requirements in a school environment.Primary Job Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ol><li>Responsible for fostering a positive environment and day-to-day operations of direct staff, to include staff coaching, supervision, performance accountability and ensuring each team member is appropriately suited for their role. Additional management responsibilities&nbsp;include recruiting, hiring, training and development.</li><li>Serve as the programmatic contact for school administrators and campus-based programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify, develop, and implement engaging programming that supports the collective vision of community schools.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage data collection across the Community Partnership Schools (CPS) network of services.</li></ol>Other Job Duties: &nbsp;<ol><li>Demonstrate understanding of high-needs communities and knowledge of community organizing principles.&nbsp;</li><li>Build rapport with teachers, staff, parents, and community members to be an advocate for student and community needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete student participation and engagement data.</li><li>Develop a volunteer network to support community schools.&nbsp;</li><li>Connect participants with expressed social service need to the Hallandale Beach CPS network and track referral satisfaction.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in event planning and direct logistics to include marketing, budgeting, and scheduling.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish annual team goals and objectives, track and report results.</li><li>Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings.</li><li>Coach, support, and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed.</li><li>Prepare written materials for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a core member of the Community Partnership School Operations Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Present the Community Partnership School™ model to multiple stakeholders, including students, parents, and community leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow and enforce district policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>As needed, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.</li><li>Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities, as requested 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><li>Understands and respects the diversity of economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds and situations.</li><li>Actively participate in the COA accreditation process.&nbsp;</li></ol>Supervises: Supervises CPS Coordinator StaffEducation, Skills and Experience Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and four years of combined experience in community outreach OR&nbsp; Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and eight years of combined experience in community outreach.&nbsp;</li><li>Ten years of experience in children’s services, education, or community health with at least two of those years in program development and administration, may be supplemented for an accredited degree.</li><li>Prior Supervisor experience required.</li><li>Proficiency&nbsp;required in&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;Office Suite (Outlook,&nbsp;Word,&nbsp;Excel,&nbsp;and&nbsp;PowerPoint) required.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task with a flexible, organized, and can-do attitude.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required; Bilingual preferred).</li></ul>Preferred Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience leading programs or project management.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience building community relationships.</li><li>Experience working with data to inform practice.</li><li>Experience in contract management or grant reporting.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of the education system, including after-school and classroom coordination.</li><li>Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy in a school setting.&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 and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding 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, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned). 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;

Manager, Community Partnership School 

United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial prosperity of every person in our community.&nbsp;General Description: Develop and execute United Way of Broward County’s (UWBC) public policy agenda; support UWBC’s programmatic priorities, drive community involvement and increase donor engagement around advocacy actions.Primary Job Responsibilities &amp; Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Develop and execute a public policy agenda that will support UWBC’s programmatic priorities.</li><li>Educate local, state and federal elected officials on UWBC’s public policy agenda.</li><li>Collaborate with Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention and the State of Florida’s local behavioral health contractor to support and implement its public policy priorities.</li><li>Convene stakeholders and volunteers in a Public Policy Advisory Committee to prepare policy proposals for local, state, and federal officials.</li><li>Partner with staff and contractors working with the United We End Homelessness Initiative to develop and advocate for policy solutions that help mitigate the homeless and affordable housing crisis in our community.</li><li>Educate our community on our Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) population by planning and executing signature events and marketing campaigns to raise awareness about the needs of this group in our community.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:&nbsp;<ul><li>Engage Community Impact Directors and Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention staff to identify public policy issues relating to UWBC priorities.</li><li>Facilitate and/or conduct research and policy analysis related to UWBC public policy priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare reports, newsletters, fact sheets and other communication tools to inform internal and external stakeholders about UWBC’s Public Policy Agenda.</li><li>Present UWBC’s Public Policy Agenda to wide variety of audiences to increase community and stakeholder support and engagement. Build community coalitions around public policy issues where appropriate.</li><li>Work with the Resource Development team to increase donor and affinity group engagement as advocates for UWBC's Public Policy Agenda.</li><li>Develop relationships with municipal, county and state elected officials.</li><li>Monitor local, state and federal legislation, and its impact on UWBC’s priorities.</li><li>Participate in local and state coalitions that align with UWBC’s priorities.</li><li>Collaborate with United Way of Florida, and other local United Way organizations in Florida on issues impacting United Way priorities at the State level.</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 the Director of Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives will be fully engaged in the organization's crisis plan and response efforts and lead areas when needed.</li><li>Works closely with, and fully supports the Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) committee to understand the strategic priorities that align with the agency goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.</li><li>Attendance at community events either sponsored by UWBC, or as an invited guest.</li><li>Any other duties as required in the normal course of business at UWBC.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;Volunteers.Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration or related field; Master's Degree desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in or understanding of the local and state policy making process.</li><li>Three years or more of experience in public policy, field advocacy, non-profit/social services management, program development, community relations or related service areas.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to convene and mobilize diverse populations, including community groups, elected and non-elected policy makers, business leaders, professional staff and volunteers.</li><li>Strong communicator - ability to write about and verbally present on public policy positions in a manner that is easy to understand for elected officials and the general public</li><li>Commitment to UWBC’s mission of fighting for the health, education and financial prosperity of every person in our community.</li><li>Ability to assess problems, issues and needs, and to develop an appropriate plan of action.</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’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and&nbsp;exceeding&nbsp;qualitative&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantitative&nbsp;goals&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;thoughtful&nbsp;and&nbsp;time-driven&nbsp;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, and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs,priorities,&nbsp;goals,&nbsp;and&nbsp;culture&nbsp;of&nbsp;UWBC.</li><li>Embraces diversity, equity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and&nbsp;embraces engagement of all people, ideas, and backgrounds and aligns with United&nbsp;Way’s values.</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept newchallenges&nbsp;to&nbsp;furtherUnited&nbsp;Way’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;seeking help when&nbsp;needed to&nbsp;manage&nbsp;priorities.</li><li>Personifies&nbsp;teamwork–&nbsp;Demonstrates&nbsp;good&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;and&nbsp;communication&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;in any&nbsp;team&nbsp;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;

Director, Public Policy & Strategic Initiatives

General Description: &nbsp;This position is responsible for engaging, organizing, and trackingexpanded learning opportunities at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach K-8, A CommunityPartnership School™. Expanded learning opportunities will be offered to primary and secondarystudents in academic, social emotional, and extracurricular activities on campus and at designated satellite sites.&nbsp;Primary Job Responsibilities:<ol><li>Collaborate with community providers and school leadership to integrate enrichment programming into the unique educational environment of Gulfstream Community Partnership School (outside of designated core academic classroom learning time).</li><li>Consult with diverse stakeholders to develop, market, and sustain locally relevant programs for Hallandale Beach youth and families.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete participation and engagement data.</li><li>Manage contracting, financial reporting, and evaluation of expanded learning providers.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ol>&nbsp;Secondary Job Duties:&nbsp;<ol><li>Serve as a core member of the Community Partnership School Operations Team.&nbsp;</li><li>Build rapport with teachers, staff, parents and community members to be an advocate for students and community needs.</li><li>Increase on-site extracurricular programs, mentor services, and service opportunities.</li><li>Expand athletic opportunities for students and families at Gulfstream Academy.</li><li>Coordinate on-site tutoring and homework help services.</li><li>Engage partner colleges and universities to create internship opportunities that meet the expanded learning priorities of the community.</li><li>Collaborate with current service providers to support meaningful academic, cultural, and recreational programming.</li><li>Recruit, train, coordinate, and show appreciation to volunteers leading expanded learning programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Create partnerships for new field trips and off campus experiences.</li><li>Host collaboration spaces for service providers.&nbsp;</li><li>Supervise the Student Leadership Council.</li><li>Communicate actively with caregivers to identify student needs and program eligibility.</li><li>Prepare contingency plans and remain prepared to supervise youth to maintain continuous programming.</li><li>Proactively schedule student engagement throughout the calendar year, including summer months and during school breaks.</li><li>Seek community support for a feeding/snack program to benefit extracurricular scheduling.</li></ol>Other Job Duties:<ol><li>Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.</li><li>Follow and enforce school district policies and procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee facility management and provide leasing participants with the appropriate leadership.</li><li>Present the Community Partnership School™ model to multiple stakeholders, including students, caregivers, and community leaders.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare written materials for the purposes of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality improvement process.</li><li>Collaborate in fundraising and grant writing.</li><li>Possible arrangement of transportation of clients.</li><li>As needed, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends,</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>Understands and respects the diversity of economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds and situations.</li><li>Actively participate in the COA accreditation process.&nbsp;</li></ol>Supervises: No Supervision DutiesEducation, Skills and Experience Requirements:&nbsp;<ul><li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and one to two years of combined experience in community outreach OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in an Education, Human Services, or Social Services related field and three to four years of combined experience in community outreach. Five years of relevant experience may be supplemented for an accredited degree.</li><li>Proficient skills working with computers and software programs.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, in a school and with community providers.</li><li>Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills (English required; Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Ukrainian highly desirable and preferred).</li></ul>Preferred Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>Two (2) years of experience implementing or supervising a positive learning environment, in school or out-of-school hours.</li><li>Experience mentoring youth.</li><li>Experience managing multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with data to inform practice.</li><li>Experience in contract management or grant reporting.&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 and Community Partnership School’s mission.&nbsp;</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meeting and exceeding 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, seeking help when needed to manage priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication effectively in any team setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and air-conditioned). 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;

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