Executive Director for Central East Florida

Better 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.

They should feel called to minister to children and families in crisis and share our passion for keeping children out of foster care and families together.

They should have demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, organization, networking, coaching / training, and motivating volunteers and the community.

He or she should be a self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and has a demonstrated ability to analyze problems and find creative solutions and thrives when challenged.

CULTURE AND FIT At 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.

If these values reflect who you are and how you work, you may be a great fit for our team.

We Love Others :

• We lead with empathy, humility, and integrity.
• We treat every person with dignity, make people feel seen and valued, and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
• Do you treat people with respect, no matter their background or behavior?
• Do you make decisions based on what’s best for others, not just yourself?

We Choose Gratitude :

We Are Ideal Team Players :

We Do Hard Things :

We’re All In :

Conduct public speaking and presentations Meet regularly with local government officials, the Department of Children and Families, law enforcement and other first responder organizations to engage, collaborate and enhance those partnerships Research, prospect and cultivate church partnerships   REQUIREMENTS Experience :

A master’s degree in social work or a human services-related field is preferred Child welfare knowledge or local expertise Fieldwork Requirements :

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