Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Uniper Program Coordinator is a non-exempt position responsible for coordinating the Uniper program, which involves using technology to enable Holocaust survivors and other isolated seniors to meet new people and stay connected with family and friends. The Program Coordinator utilizes volunteers to assist with helping seniors use the technology and coordinates all aspects of the Uniper program.

• Work with the Holocaust program case management staff to identify survivors who can benefit from the technology
• Install the technology in clients' homes, as needed, and monitor usage
• Develop and implement plans to increase usage by clients, including additional training
• With the assistance of the Program staff, recruit and train volunteers to assist clients with 1:1 support
• With Program staff, implement special virtual programs for our clients, and promote national programs of interest
• Prepare quarterly grant reports, with assistance from the Senior Director
• Write occasional stories about client usage, including social media posts
• Attend Uniper cohort meetings, Program staff meetings, and any required conferences
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $20.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off based on number of hours worked.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in 403b Savings Plan with 25% match.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, preferably some college
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to understand end-user technology, create reports from the technology, and install the devices
• Ability to communicate to elders, in plain and simple language, with patience
• Knowledge of Jewish customs, religion, and history of the Holocaust
• Must have a valid driver's license with current auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements: It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.