Executive Director for Central East Florida

Join to apply for the Executive Director for Central East Florida role at Better TogetherBetter Together works to end the root causes of poverty, dependency, divorce and child abuse by leveraging the power of the local church to provide struggling families with supportive relationships and meaningful work. Once properly supported, families can achieve independence, stay together and thrive.The Better Together team seeks a dynamic Executive Director to oversee, support, and grow the Better Families program in the Central East Florida region , which consists of Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. The Executive Director will lead the continued development of the Better Families program as well as spearhead its growth by cultivating and building new relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers and churches.An ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or another human service-related degree with at least five years of direct experience working with vulnerable children and families. A master’s in social work or another leadership or human services-related degree and at least three years’ experience in a leadership role is strongly preferred.CULTURE AND FITAt Better Together, we are a mission-first team that shows up with purpose, humility, and grit. Our culture is shaped by five core values that guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we grow.We Love Others : We lead with empathy, humility, and integrity.We Choose Gratitude: Gratitude fuels our joy and shapes how we show up.We Are Ideal Team Players : We are hungry, humble, and people-smart.We Do Hard Things : We don’t quit when things get hard.We’re All In : We carry the mission in our hearts and act like owners.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Executive Director will have four primary roles, broken down into key responsibilities.Leadership, Metrics, and AccountabilityHire and retain qualified staffCoach, motivate and support team membersMeet regional annual goals and metrics of successManage regional budgetEmploy strategic planning and problem solvingMaintain data entry and reportingSupervision and SupportEnsure that all Better Families policies and procedures are being implementedProvide oversight and support of families being servedProvide oversight of volunteer screening and approval processSubmit accurate, complete, and timely required reportsDemonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needsUse de-escalation and creative problem solving in high crisis situationsStep in when staff are unavailable and be available to team membersDonor Prospecting and CultivationWork closely with the development team on the fundraising strategic planProspect, engage and cultivate donorsEngage and support the regional community boardMeet with donors and solicit funding supportAssist in planning and execution of annual fundraising eventChurch and Community EngagementEngage community partnerships that are an appropriate fit for Better Together and help us achieve our mission.Conduct public speaking and presentationsMeet regularly with local government officials, the Department of Children and Families, law enforcement and other first responder organizations to engage, collaborate and enhance those partnershipsResearch, prospect and cultivate church partnershipsREQUIREMENTSExperience:Minimum of 5+ years’ experience working in child welfare or with at-risk children and familiesA minimum of 3+ years’ leading and managing a teamEducation:A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field.A master’s degree in social work or a human services-related field is preferredChild welfare knowledge or local expertiseFIELDWORK REQUIREMENTSThis role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with families and volunteers.TRANSPORTATIONA valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required.WORK SCHEDULEFlexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary.BENEFITSBetter Together offers a competitive salary and benefits package.Medical (99% employer paid, employee only)DentalVisionLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time offRetirement Savings Plan with 50/50 employer match up to 6%Better Together is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr