Position/Title: Vice President of Impact Services
Incumbent/Candidate: OPEN
Reports to: President/CEO
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt
Salary: $80,000
General Purpose:
The Vice President of Impact Services provides leadership and overall direction to 211 Northwest Florida and the community impact work of United Way of West Florida. This position is responsible for the planning, development, management and implementation of strategies and investments to help improve programs and services to fulfill UWWF’s Mission, Vision, and Priorities. The VP of Impact Services ensures training curricula, policies, and processes are in place that meet 211, 988, and Veteran Support Line accreditation standards. The VP of Impact Services is a member of the UWWF leadership team, and as such works to further the mission of UWWF and to help the organization become a thriving United Way while achieving community level change.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
211/988/Veteran Support Line
· Maintains up to date knowledge and understanding of community resources and works with the Resource/Data Operations Manager to ensure the resource database is updated as needed, and at least once a year.
· Provides timely and regular reports to the UWWF Board of Directors, funders, United Way of Northwest Florida, United Way Emerald Coast, Inform Florida and other key partners.
· Ensures training, monitoring and scheduling systems are in place for 211/988 staff and structure.
· Maintains system for a disaster activation of staff and volunteers. Authorizes overtime as needed. Works with United Way Worldwide and United Way of Florida for help engaging other 211s to take calls when call volume greatly exceeds 211 Northwest Florida’s capacity. The intensity of the disaster may determine working at an alternative location, including the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
· Maintains working knowledge of all telephone and call center equipment and software including: VisionLink, other necessary databases, and softphone headsets; and backup administrators of the telephone system.
· Maintains working knowledge of information and referral software (VisionLink, C.A.N., WebEOC and others).
· With input from the Center Director, identifies annual equipment and software demands, arranging for upgrades and/or replacements.
· Ensures 211 maintains website synchronization (VisionLink, Go-Daddy domains, and email accounts for remote access).
· Strengthens partnerships in the counties where 211 operates.
· Works with VP of Philanthropy and Communications and CEO to identify additional funding sources for 211.
· Working with the 211 Center Director, evaluates system for continuous improvement to accelerate the impact and growth of 11.
· Works with Marketing on strategic messaging for 211.
· Seeks opportunities to educate the public regarding 211 via oral and written methods.
Community Impact
· Provide leadership, supervision and evaluation to direct reports and monitor their leadership of staff.
· Research and identify innovative initiatives to benefit Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as it relates to impact services.
· Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships to improve the quality of life of Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents, establishing UWWF’s visibility, involvement and leadership in UWWF’s focus areas of youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security and disaster resilience.
· Work with the team to manage or oversee community initiatives, such as Healthy Schools Escambia, VITA, and Achieve Escambia, providing strategic direction and coordinating program components.
· Assist with resource development for community initiatives, including but not limited to foundation, state, and federal grants.
· Assist in setting vision and priorities and defining outcomes for UWWF’s internal programs
· Conduct research, gather data, conduct focus groups, and prepare reports on critical community issues and community needs.
· Identify and monitor key indicators that measure the effectiveness of UWWF’s community impact work.
· Provide for the analysis and maintenance of data necessary for planning and reporting.
· Work closely with Resource Development and Marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging, information sharing and collaborative planning that strengthens United Way initiatives.
· Develop and manage annual department budgets.
Community Investment
· Work with staff to manage and facilitate community investment process.
· Assist with recruitment and training of community investment volunteers, ensuring representation from a variety of sectors within the community.
· Ensure a community investment framework that relies on data to support priorities.
· Oversee training and support to partners to ensure outcomes are met.
· Assist with evaluation of agency progress towards goals and outcomes.
· Work with Community Investment Committee and staff to strategically review and revise the community investment process to ensure continuous improvement
Certifications:
· Pass all required FEMA (online) and classes (Incident Command System) Series 100-800 in preparation for functioning at the Emergency Operations Center during a disaster.
· Obtain/maintain AIRS certification in Information and Referral and Resource Specialist.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s Degree in social work, non-profit management; public policy, or related field required
· 3-5 years’ leadership experience in human services, planning, or related field. Non-profit experience preferred.
· Experience working in an environment of systemic change.
· Knowledge of outcome measurement, strategic planning, evaluation and statistical analysis.
· Strong collaborative, facilitation and consensus building skills.
· Effective and engaging communicator with excellent written and oral skills.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Experience providing leadership to staff and/or volunteers.
· Ability to work with diverse populations and organizations.
· Demonstrated success in program development and grant writing.
· Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Key Competencies
· Mission focused
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Relationship-oriented
· Collaborator
· Results driven
· Brand Steward
· Team builder
· Self-management