Outreach - Mentoring 4 Kids

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)
While Alpert JFS is grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, our employees come from diverse faith backgrounds and are invested in the agency's mission to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.
Since 1974, Alpert JFS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women, and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
The Outreach Coordinator for our Mentoring 4 Kids Program will network with other community non-profit organizations, schools, guidance counselors, teachers, faith-based organizations, and present the services provided by our mentoring program. The Outreach Coordinator will also develop, schedule and implement program quarterly events and outings. Administration and tracking of monthly/quarterly grant demographic and activity reports.
Outreach Coordinator Essential Responsibilities:

• Work with Director to inform community of existence of program to recruit children being raised in single-parent homes, children who could be at risk for emotional and behavioral problems due to a loss of caregiver, and children being raised by grandparents.
• Meet with professionals, organizations, and lay persons in the community to provide information to recruit volunteer mentors for these children.
• Present and attend informational seminars, fairs and workshops in the community to provide continual outreach and gain an understanding of mentoring in the community.
• Provide seamless connection for families to the services of this program.
• Attend in home assessments with the Director to qualify families/children into the program.
• Maintain accurate records, track progress, and adhere to all parameters of the grant. Provide feedback in a timely manner to the program director and clinical director of the agency.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• College degree required, Bachelors of Social Work/Psychology preferred. Experience in the area of outreach and/or working in volunteer programs with children/teens and adults.
• Strong presentation skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to interact with clients, and colleagues and the community.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with graphic design/Adobe desired, strong analytical skills and have the ability to problem solve and be self-motivated.
• A valid Florida driver's license is required and proof of automobile insurance.

We offer a hybrid environment, competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b, EAP
Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace