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Program Coordinator – Getting Ahead Program

 "Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World" is a  program that empowers individuals struggling with poverty and low wages  to build resources and achieve sustainable futures by exploring their  experiences, understanding systemic issues, and developing personalized  plans for self-sufficiency 

Key Responsibilities

Getting Ahead Class Support

• Become a community expert of the Getting Ahead curriculum and understanding of the program

• Coordinate Getting Ahead Classes with community partners

• Assist with recruiting and screening of possible applicants

• Secure facilitators for Getting Ahead classes and assist when necessary

• Conduct intake interviews and strengths-based assessments for all Getting Ahead Investigators

• Provide support to the Getting Ahead Facilitators for their classes

• Tracking of Getting Ahead participants within all organizations offering the Getting Ahead classes, sending all communications to Getting Ahead participants and organizing the survey data

• Annually follow up with graduates for outcomes and resource assistance

• Maintain current knowledge of social services available throughout community

• Develop relationships with other community stakeholders committed to improving overall

community health

• Assist in building community and educational partnerships through external relationship

development, fundraising, and collaborations

• Participate in community organizations and attend relevant community meetings

• Engage in Public Speaking Presentations as requested/required

• Act as a liaison with other community stakeholders with emphasis on enhancing the

advancement of poverty initiatives

• Assist in the development and distribution of educational materials, such as pamphlets, audio-

visual aids, displays, reports for outreach and evaluation of programming.

• Work with all elements of the community (law enforcement, churches, government, education,

healthcare, business etc.) to reduce barriers associated with poverty

Social Media/Marketing

• Manages the Getting Ahead Facebook Page, keeping it updated weekly with programs and services to assist Getting Ahead graduates 

• Provides Getting Ahead content for social media and other media needs such as website, annual report, and others 

Organizational Support

• Promotes the Getting Ahead classes by representing the organization at events, committee meetings and other community outreach opportunities

• Creates reports on the Getting Ahead program as needed

• Assists in identifying grant opportunities to support the program 

Qualifications/Skills

• Good communication skills including uplifting and encouraging others as well as positive presentation of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and written. Must demonstrate good discretion and work well independently.

• Previous experience working with underserved, unhoused, and underrepresented individuals 

• Maintain good working relationships and communications with volunteers, staff, and community stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of community resources, including but not limited to: nonprofits, government agencies, human and social services.

• Technology experience and proficiency is a must, including all Microsoft Office products. Competent computer skills in Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point, data entry skills, and basic understanding of database management.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@renewrecoverycafe.com. 

Street Outreach Peer Specialist

Key Responsibilities

· On a weekly basis, plan for two – four days of outreach activities. 

· Develop and maintain a personal and compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness).

· Promote self-advocacy by serving as a role-model to others.

· Provide continuous support to participants by drawing on motivational interviewing techniques to promote hope and empowerment.

· Validate participants and help them take responsibility to actively participate in their own recovery.

· Interview participants and ensure all program paperwork is completed (i.e., intake forms, surveys).

· Provide information to participants about service options and the process of care. 

· Collaborate with colleagues to promote a team culture in which everyone’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood and respected.

· Attend weekly supervision meetings to discuss caseload and program priorities.

· Maintain daily documentation for program reports; have a basic understanding of funding sources and compliance requirements.

· Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position.

· Assist with daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of ReNew Recovery Café.

Performance Measures

· Self-care through demonstration of a personal recovery program. 

· Projects completed accurately and on time.

· Manage or be responsible for assigned Members and Community Partners.

· Consistently maintain a positive and productive working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders. 

· Flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm for ReNew Recovery Café operations.

· Communicating and upholding the Café’s Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics in all endeavors.

Qualifications/Skills

· Demonstrated commitment to the Café’s mission of promoting an Environment of Radical Hospitality in the context of loving accountability.

· Strong cultural competency and interpersonal communications skills necessary to thrive in a diverse work environment.

· Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions at the Café and in the community.

· Achieved a minimum of 2 years in sustained recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental illness.

· High School diploma or GED. 

· Certified or actively working towards certification as a Peer Specialist with the Florida Certification Board. 

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

· Basic computer skills and technology experience.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively internally and externally. 

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

· Ability to work outside for extended periods of time. 

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@renewrecoverycafe.com. 

Peer Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Utilizing the Recovery Café Network and Choices Recovery Coach models, provide recovery coaching support to café participants by drawing off lived experiences. 
• Lead a weekly recovery circle. 
• Develop and maintain a personal and compassionate understanding of the recovery journey (i.e., matters resulting from trauma, addiction, mental health, and/or other struggles such as homelessness). 
• Promote self-advocacy by serving as a role-model to others. 
• Provide continuous support to participants by drawing on motivational interviewing techniques to promote hope and empowerment. 
• Validate participants and help them take responsibility to actively participate in their own recovery. 
• Interview participants and ensure all program paperwork is completed (i.e., intake forms, surveys). 
• Provide information to participants about service options and the process of care.  
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a team culture in which everyone’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood and respected. 
• Attend weekly supervision meetings to discuss caseload and program priorities. 
• Maintain daily documentation for program reports; have a basic understanding of funding sources and compliance requirements. 
• Attend various meetings and trainings associated with this position. 
• Assist with daily activities and always work to promote the message and services of ReNew Recovery Café. 

Performance Measures

• Self-care through demonstration of a personal recovery program.  
• Projects completed accurately and on time. 
• Consistently maintain a positive and productive working relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.   
• Flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm for ReNew Recovery Café operations. 
• Communicating and upholding the Café’s Guiding Principles and Code of Ethics in all endeavors. 

Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to the Café’s mission of promoting an Environment of Radical Hospitality in the context of loving accountability. 
• Strong cultural competency and interpersonal communications skills necessary to thrive in a diverse work environment. 
• Ability to embody principles of recovery in daily interactions at the Café and in the community. 
• Achieved a minimum of 2 years in sustained recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental illness. 
• High School diploma or GED.  
• Certified or actively working towards certification as a Peer Specialist with the Florida Certification Board.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace. 
• Basic computer skills and technology experience. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively internally and externally.  
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@renewrecoverycafe.com. 

Executive Director

Key Responsibilities 

Management & Operations

• Develop organizational goals and objectives consistent with agency   mission and vision

• Oversee content, quality and delivery of all programs, services and activities to ensure organizational goals and objectives are met

• Ensure compliance with funding sources and legal/regulatory requirements

Finance & Administration

• Manage financial   resources, including preparation of the annual budget and regular monitoring   of the

organization’s financial   position

• Approve expenditures

• Provide for proper fiscal   record-keeping and reporting

Fundraising

• Oversee solicitation of funding from all sources

• Ensure services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed   goals and objectives

• Prepare accurate and timely analyses of fundraising results,   variances, and performance trends

Human Resources

• Provide leadership and   management to staff and ensure appropriate support of all departments

• Retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, personal development, and evaluation measures

• Ensure compliance with personnel policies approved by the Board of Directors

Community & Public Relations

• Assure that the organization, its mission and its programs are portrayed in a positive and consistent   manner to the public and all stakeholders

• Ensure appropriate representation of organization by all employees and that everyone inside the organization can tell its story well

Board Support

• Support Board’s governance   role by providing timely information on agency operations and financials

• Drive strategic planning process to achieve organization’s mission   and goals

• Assist Board Chair in   planning agenda and materials for board meetings

• Engage Board Members to   raise funds from the community

• Facilitate orientation of new Board Members

Qualifications/Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to the Cafe’s mission of promoting an Environment of Radical Hospitality in the

context of loving   accountability

• Proven experience as a   nonprofit executive director or similar role

• Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques to get individuals and businesses   involved for the organization’s success

• Strong understanding of   nonprofit finance and performance measures

• Strong desire to support men and women who are on   the recovery journey; ability to embody principles of recovery in daily   interactions at the Café and in the Community

• Excellent communication   (oral and written) and public speaking skills

• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal   and external stakeholders

• High standards of performance, quality, and confidentiality

• In depth knowledge of   corporate governance principals and managerial best practices

• An analytical mind capable for “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems

• Valid driver’s license,   safe driving record required

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@renewrecoverycafe.com.