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POSITION SUMMARY To lead the continued implementation of the countywide Hunger Relief Strategic Plan (originally adopted in October 2015) to fight hunger and food insecurity in Palm Beach County. This is a multi-faceted, collective impact initiative working with numerous community stakeholders throughout the entire County.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Continue to facilitate a framework for implementing the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan and MacKenzie Scott Hunger Relief Strategies, county-wide. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work with the community, which includes but is not limited to, community representatives, funders, faith-based organizations, government, corporate, education, and nonprofit partners to monitor and execute priorities, strategies, and desired outcomes, and re-evaluate them when needed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Continually build consensus and facilitate collaboration and growth with county-wide Hunger Relief Advisory Council as well as Hunger Relief work groups and subcommittees, along with appropriate committees within the community. &nbsp;Manage the Palm Beach County Hunger Relief staff, Advisory Council, Work Groups, and Subcommittees. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effectively manage the process through meeting management tools, meeting notices, agendas, drafting materials to be considered, minutes, data, fact sheets, statistics, etc. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mobilize stakeholders and refine Hunger Relief Work Groups/Subcommittees to monitor and track hunger relief data and hunger trends. &nbsp;Build community partnerships with traditional and non-traditional partners around the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain and establish relationships with key community members to address issues related to food security and hunger relief. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate collaboration and communication among UWPBC staff, agencies, donors, policy makers and other stakeholders around the development and implementation of partnership initiatives and specific strategies tied in with the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Actively participate in relevant community, state and national task forces, commissions, and committees in order to enhance our work and affect change. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stay informed about public policy issues affecting hunger relief, including local, state and/or federal changes/opportunities, and how to favorably impact our community. &nbsp;Measure, evaluate, and communicate successes and challenges. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collect information and data, and compile regular progress reports consistent with planned evaluation strategies, or funding requirements. Use available systems and technology to gather and analyze data (e.g., 211, food finder map, local/state/federal data). &nbsp;Prepare &nbsp;relevant &nbsp;reports &nbsp;and &nbsp;documentation for &nbsp;distribution, &nbsp;including an &nbsp;annual summary report on the Hunger Relief Strategic Plan (as needed). &nbsp;Increase investment in food security by securing funding through grants, as well as private and corporate donations, working with resource development, major gifts and community investment teams or other United Way staff members to raise funds. o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure all grant requirements are met and/or exceeded.&nbsp; o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identify projects for funding consistent with the identified priorities and strategies. Funding for special projects that advance food security and hunger relief efforts, especially in key geographic areas, is valued. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Determine the dollars or resources needed to address the identified priorities and strategies which align with the initiative’s metrics. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;o&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, when needed. &nbsp;Assist, as assigned by management, with the organization’s disaster response efforts Perform other duties as opportunities are presented and/or assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree preferred with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of leadership experience in the field of human services, planning, and/or food systems (or comparable combination of education and experience). •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience working in a team environment, facilitating effective groups, developing collaboratives, and working with volunteers. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with collective impact models and community driven efforts preferred. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proven track record leading and working on high profile community projects with diverse stakeholders preferred. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to analyze data and develop innovative strategies to maximize results. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent customer/client service relations. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent organizational and time management skills. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effective communication and people skills to interact with various stakeholders. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Detail-orientated, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software, office systems and be technology savvy. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Problem solving and strong decision-making capabilities. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Committed and capable team player with ability to work independently. &nbsp;

United Way of Palm Beach County

Vice President for Hunger Relief

Salary Range $16.61 p/hrWork Address: &nbsp;Ethel F. Beckford Center-16929 SW 104th Avenue, Miami, FL 33157Benefits (The Good Stuff)<ul><li>Paid Winter recess (two-week period) and Spring recess (one-week period)</li><li>10 Vacation Days Paid</li><li>12 Holiday Days Paid</li><li>12 PTO Days Paid</li><li>Competitive Health Benefits Package</li><li>Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month</li><li>Short Term Disability at NO COST</li><li>Life Insurance &amp; AD&amp;D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding</li><li>Professional Development Opportunities</li><li>Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care</li><li>Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree</li><li>Free Monthly Transit Card</li></ul>Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!United Way Miami is hiring an Infant Toddler Teacher to join our team. As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Collaborating with the Director EHS-CCP Site, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines and key elements established by UWM, the EHS-CCP grant, and Head Start Performance Standards.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Teacher/Child Interactions:<ul><li>Teachers are expected to provide experiences that build on children’s prior experiences by drawing on children’s curiosity and encouraging children to come up with their questions, theories, and hypotheses.</li><li>Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.</li><li>Teachers are attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.</li><li>Teachers are responsible for capitalizing on opportunities to help children build vocabulary, by asking the children a series of follow-up questions to get a deeper understanding from the children.</li></ul>Program:<ul><li>In collaboration with the Director EHS-CCP Site and the Infant Toddler Specialist assigned to the program, design and implement a reflective curriculum, materials, activities, and environments daily that provide a balance that supports a child’s learning.</li><li>Responsible for the observation, documentation, and all aspects of the data-gathering process of each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.</li><li>The teacher is responsible for using the observations to plan and respond to the individual needs of the children and the group.</li><li>Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.</li><li>Responsible for designing a thoughtful classroom environment to optimize small and large group interactions, social learning, and constructive play.</li><li>Responsible for analyzing and interpreting the learning process and sharing it with colleagues and children.</li></ul>Teachers follow a reflective planning cycle in which they:<ul><li>Observe and reflect</li><li>Document and reflect</li><li>Reflect, discuss, and plan</li><li>Implement and reflect</li><li>Partner with families in reflective planning</li></ul>Faculty/Parent Interactions:<ul><li>Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.</li><li>Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings.</li><li>Share resources with parents.</li><li>Schedule, develop plans, and conduct home visits in collaboration with the Family Engagement Staff.</li><li>Keep information confidential and only shared with pertaining staff. Engage parents in ongoing communication about their child’s development screenings and assessments.</li><li>Responsible for implementing the Brazelton Touchpoints guiding principles and assumptions.</li></ul>Use of data:<ul><li>Responsible for using data and sharing with the families to individualize instruction and create action plans if needed.</li><li>Engage parents in ongoing communication about their child’s developmental screenings and assessments and provide parents with activities designed to enhance their child’s development based on their child’s assessment results.</li><li>Responsible for reviewing overall summary scores, subscales, and individual items from screenings and assessments.</li></ul>Leadership:<ul><li>Take the lead in guiding the team in developing classroom goals and action plans.</li><li>Ensure that daily responsibilities are complete, and jobs are shared.</li><li>Responsible for implementing reflective supervision with the teaching team.</li></ul>Health/Safety/Nutrition:<ul><li>Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in the group at all times.</li><li>Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children.</li><li>Complete appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.</li></ul>Professionalism:<ul><li>Keep abreast of the latest trends and research in the early childhood field.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility in child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth.</li><li>Attend all required meetings/training and be punctual.</li><li>Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of children, no information about a child or family is meant to be shared with other staff members.</li></ul>Teamwork:<ul><li>Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation respect, and maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Participate in classroom and Center events.</li><li>Be open to communicate and collaborate at all times.</li></ul>Decision-Making Authority:<ul><li>May take action, but must inform the Director when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent’s concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines.</li><li>Demonstrate a full range of motion.</li><li>Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.</li><li>Supervise and interact with children outdoors.</li><li>Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies; communicate incidents/accidents with supervisor(s) families and complete proper documentation.</li><li>Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.</li></ul>UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.RequirementsEducation Requirements: High School Diploma, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45-hour child care training requirement must be completed during the first year of employment,15 in-service hours per year. CDA with a focus on Infant/Toddler or to complete it during the first year of employment. Bilingual preferred.Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Flexibility, understanding concepts of diversity and inclusion, good communication skills, working in a team environment, and sensitivity to the needs of others.Career Growth: We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities

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