Children's Home Society of Florida

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Description

Children's Home Society of Florida

• ANNUAL SALARY OF $55,000***

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The New Worlds Reading Partnership Associate manages the daily operations of the New Worlds Reading Initiative and coordinates service delivery so that client needs, program goals and contract objectives are effectively met. Overall, the New Worlds Reading Partnership Associate contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1. Partnership development and program management of the New Worlds Reading Initiative.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of reading programs, ensuring they align with our mission and meet the needs of target communities.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the initiative to include project management, coordination of communication, reporting and fiscal management.
• May supervise a small team while taking on direct service activities.
• Plan, host, and facilitate family education workshops focused on supporting their children with literacy skills, as needed.
• Collect data, report on progress, and submit quarterly and annual reports toward goal attainment.
• Manage financial aspects of each affiliate, including requests for funding and other resources, submitting for reimbursement, and more as needed.
• Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and participant recruitment.
• Monitor program performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
• Attend meetings with the New Worlds Reading Initiative partners and the University of Florida.
• Fulfill ongoing and annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain a strong network of stakeholders and regularly communicate the value of our reading initiatives.
• Create strategies to increase the number of attendees at workshops.
• Foster a sense of community among program participants, partners, and volunteers, encouraging a shared commitment to literacy.

2. Recruit, develop and lead a team capable of supporting CHS performance and growth strategies (complying with COA Standard TS, when appropriate), while fostering an engaging, positive work environment.

• Recruit, supervise and support team members and foster their professional development, including the transfer of knowledge obtained through training.
• Establish annual team goals and objectives; track and report results.
• Coach, support and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed.
• Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings.
• Comply and confirm compliance with CHS code of conduct, policies, practices and other legal obligations.
• Implement policies and practices designed to prevent, recognize and respond to work-related stress.
• Participate in succession planning to build the bench strength necessary for future talent needs.
• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university, required.
• Master’s Degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university, preferred.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Experience:

• Three years-experience in partnership development, program management, and community engagement, required.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Preferred

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES | TEAM MANAGEMENT | LITERACY EDUCATION

Skills & proficiency in:

• Planning, project management, organization and time management
• Interpersonal relationship building, collaboration, teamwork
• Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment.
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
• Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.
• Supervise others, with coaching skills that result in accomplishing goals through direct reports.
• Interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds, being sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics.
• Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary

Schedule Expectations

This is a hybrid position is based out of Greater Tampa providing support and frequent travel across the following counties: Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie and Martin.

Together, good can be done.

Travel Required

Yes. Multi-county to Statewide

Equal Opportunity Employer

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