Careers

ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for advancement and collaboration of development and fundraising efforts of the organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and one year of relevant advancement field experience.
• General knowledge of nonprofit advancement and development in an organization.
• Experience in project coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to oversee and coordinate various advancement and development responsibilities
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and CRM/Donor Databases

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Manage the advancement events, committees, and projects.
• Manage and maintain the organization’s donor database and fundraising records
• Coordinate and assist with the planning and implementation of fundraising events
• Prepare and distribute fundraising materials, such as proposals and donor reports
• Provide support to the development team in the research and identification of potential donors
• Assist with the creation and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• Perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining files
• Analyze fundraising data and prepare reports to inform decision-making processes
• Assist with budget management and forecasting for the development department
• Create advancement initiatives and campaigns.
• Develop relationships with donors and volunteers to promote fundraising for the organization.
• Ensure all advancement and fundraising policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance.
• Represent the organization with excellent public relations.
• Manage day to day general business affairs, to include but not be limited to coordination of   interaction with vendors, suppliers, service providers, regulatory agencies, donors, and volunteers.
• Required to attend, lead, and support all organization events.

 LOCATION

 Palm Beach Gardens 

EVENTS SPECIALIST

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for planning and leading signature and ancillary events to advance the organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent community relations and advancement experience and one-year relevant experience
• General knowledge of planning events including but not limited to maintaining a budget, working with vendors and volunteers, tracking RSVPs, seating management, and running day of event logistics
• Flexibility to oversee and coordinate various advancement and development responsibilities
• Ability to plan and lead several projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in multitasking
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Plan and lead assigned signature events, committees, and applicable projects of the organization.
• Create, maintain and lead advancement initiatives and campaigns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and volunteers to promote fundraising for the organization.
• Meet or exceed established deadlines.
• Ensure all advancement and fundraising policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance.
• Represent the organization with excellent public relations.
• Must be able to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines.
• Manage day to day general business affairs, to include but not be limited to coordination of   interaction with vendors, suppliers, service providers, regulatory agencies, donors, and volunteers.
• Required to attend, lead, and support all organization events or other tasks, as assigned.

 LOCATION

 Palm Beach Gardens

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

POSITION PURPOSE

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field and 5+ years of progressive experience in marketing and communications, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Proficiency in digital tools including social media platforms, scheduling platforms, website, email marketing, analytics, graphic design software (Adobe/In Design), and video editing software. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, database software, WordPress, Canva, social media platforms, and graphic design software. Podcast experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated portfolio
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Ability to think strategically while also executing tactically
• Flexibility to various communications responsibilities
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Strong general knowledge of communications and advancement
• Social media experience
• Flexibility to various communications responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to support organizational objectives, fundraising, and program visibility.
• Serve as a key member of the Advancement team, contributing to organizational planning.
• Maintain and evolve the organization’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all channels.
• Oversee the development of visual and messaging guidelines and ensure staff and partners adhere to them.
• Supervise creation of compelling content for digital platforms, newsletters, press releases, reports, and marketing materials.
• Ensure content is mission-aligned, audience-specific, and culturally responsive.
• Lead the digital strategy, including website management, email marketing, and social media outreach.
• Analyze performance metrics to optimize engagement and reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
• Pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and develop press kits to enhance visibility.
• Manage and mentor advancement/communications team members and/or external contractors, freelancers, or vendors.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Collaborate with the development team on fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and event promotion.
• Ensure marketing efforts support donor stewardship and acquisition.
• Create all written communications and designs for organization’s social media platforms.
• Create and design written materials for all fundraising events, events, and marketing campaigns.
• Create and design written materials for all marketing channels for various projects.
• Create written communications for the organization’s website, SEO.
• Manage the organization’s website upkeep.
• Develop and design written graphics and visual communications materials for advertising and marketing.
• Manage all social media platforms for the organization.
• Create designs for all manners of communication for the organization.
• Ensure all written, graphics and visual communications, development and fundraising policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance.
• Responsible for day to day general business affairs, to include but not be limited to coordination of interaction with vendors, suppliers, service providers, regulatory agencies, donors, and volunteers.
• Required to attend and coordinate at all organization events.
• Manage with CEO and VP of Advancement donor relation strategies.

LOCATION

POSITION PURPOSE

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent finance experience and two years relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles
• Flexibility to prioritize a high volume of data with tight deadlines
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Handle and process accounts receivables in compliance with company policy and procedures.
• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, posting, and recording accounts receivables’ data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare invoices and bank deposits.
• Responsible for completing bank runs.
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records ensuring aging is up to date.
• Generate reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Maintain databases and spreadsheets.
• Required to attend all core fundraising events.
• Maintain event financials and processing structures.
• Developed written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines and crisis situations.
• Flexibility to adjust through growth and change.
• Work cohesively with finance team and other departments.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ensure all activities and engagements with donors, volunteers, and vendors are handled with excellence and meet standards and policies.
• Support the agency’s Accounts Manager and Director of Finance with daily operations and special projects.
• Support administrative office as assigned.
• Organize, scan, and file department documents.

LOCATION: Palm Beach Gardens

GRANT WRITER – PART TIME

 POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for researching new grant prospects, writing requests, and maintaining current relationships.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school degree and two years grant writing experience.
• Flexibility to oversee and coordinate prioritization of high volume responsibilities with tight deadlines.
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Establish new grant opportunities and proposal completions.
• Maintain existing grant relationships with excellence in all communication.
• Must have excellent writing skills with attention to specific requested detail.
• Must be able to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines.
• Successful delivery in grant tracking, processing and reporting.
• Ensure all activities and engagements with prospective grantors and current grantors are handled with excellence and meet standards and policies.
• Establish new grant opportunities and proposal completions.
• Maintain existing grant relationships with excellence in all communication.
• Must have excellent writing skills with attention to specific requested detail.
• Must be able to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines.
• Successful delivery in grant tracking, processing and reporting.
• Ensure all activities and engagements with prospective grantors and current grantors are handled with excellence and meet standards and policies.

LOCATION

Palm Beach Gardens

ENRICHMENT VOLUNTEER AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST

 POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for managing volunteers, enrichment administrative needs, and program facilities. 

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree and two years relevant administrative or volunteer experience.
• Confidence and ability to independently work with children, youth, young adults, and volunteers.
• Experienced to oversee required volunteer processing and records timely, accurately, and confidentially.
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Handle volunteer applicant and background processing.
• Manage volunteer files and active status according to agency and audit standards.
• Serve as communication lead in onboarding and maintaining volunteer relations and the mentorship program. 
• Maintain volunteer and in-kind donor database records, enrichment activity tracking, and regular reporting.
• Ensure all activities and engagements with clients, donors, volunteers, and vendors are handled with excellence and meet standards and policies.
• Maintain all required trainings within required timeframe.
• Maintain facility and all of its uses in excellent condition.
• Required to attend designated fundraising and program events.

 LOCATION

• Boca Raton, FL

• High school degree and two years relevant administrative or volunteer experience.
• Confidence and ability to independently work with children, youth, young adults, and volunteers.
• Experienced to oversee required volunteer processing and records timely, accurately, and confidentially.
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Handle volunteer applicant and background processing.
• Manage volunteer files and active status according to agency and audit standards.
• Serve as communication lead in onboarding and maintaining volunteer relations and the mentorship program. 
• Maintain volunteer and in-kind donor database records, enrichment activity tracking, and regular reporting.
• Ensure all activities and engagements with clients, donors, volunteers, and vendors are handled with excellence and meet standards and policies.
• Maintain all required trainings within required timeframe.
• Maintain facility and all of its uses in excellent condition.
• Required to attend designated fundraising and program events.

• Stuart

PROPERTY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

POSITION PURPOSE

• Responsible for managing operations functions ensuring required regulations are met, and supervising employees. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and two years relevant experience or equivalent construction/maintenance experience
• Strong general knowledge of operations in a diverse organization
• Flexibility to oversee various operational functions.
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Manage the maintenance component of the operations department and employees.
• Create and ensure adherence of maintenance and operation procedures.
• Perform regular internal inspections.
• Inventory supplies and materials.
• Capable of periodically lifting heavy objects.
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Create and update maintenance and operations policies.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocols are met within appropriate timeframes.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to applicable mandated regulations and standards including, but not limited to DCF.
• Manage all engagements and project affairs with donors, volunteers, and vendors.
• Ability to represent the agency in an effective manner at all times.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines and crisis situations.
• Maintain excellence in all properties and general operations.
• Required to attend and support operations at all fundraising events.

LOCATION

Palm Beach Gardens

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for performing a variety of basic construction, maintenance, modification, landscaping, and repair activities.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, relevant trade education, or equivalent experience
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Perform basic repair and maintenance activities.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol at all times.
• Adhere to the agency’s accounting policies, procedures, and other aspects of financial management and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate logs and basic written records of work performed.
• Inventory supplies and materials.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to represent the agency in an effective manner at all times.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and possess the ability to effectively handle pressure associated with deadlines and crisis situations.
• Maintain excellence in all properties and general operations.
• Proper use of equipment and safety standards at all times.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects.
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Required to attend and support operations at all fundraising events.

LOCATION

• Stuart

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

POSITION PURPOSE

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Flexibility to coordinate various operational responsibilities
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Update all operation policies as dictated by outside agencies and regulations.
• Perform regular internal inspections.
• Communicate with other departments regarding policy and procedures.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are met within appropriate timeframes.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to applicable mandated regulations and standards including, but not limited to DCF.
• Maintain excellence in all properties and general operations.
• Required to attend and support operations at all fundraising events.

JOANN’S COTTAGE MATERNITY DIRECT CARE PROVIDER – PER DIEM

POSITION PURPOSE

• Responsible for providing direct care and supervision for clients.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma and one year relevant program experience
• General knowledge of child welfare and client care
• Flexibility to handle various child welfare and foster care client responsibilities
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Word and Outlook 

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 

• Provide for the total care, teaching, nurturing, training, guiding, and supervision of a specific assigned group of clients.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol at all times.
• Maintain all required trainings within required timeframes, including maternity trainings.
• Maintain home management, security, and required documentation.
• Complete all internal and DCF on-line incident reports as required.
• Responsible for meeting and ensuring all physical needs, medical needs, mental health needs, and any other areas of growth and concern of clients and their babies. This may include supporting children while on shift by taking them to the hospital when they are sick or in labor.
• Provide proper transportation for clients and babies.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Participate in agency activities and development initiatives.
• Coordinate day to day general business affairs, to include but not be limited to coordination of the administrative offices, functions and other support employees, as well as interaction with vendors, suppliers, service providers, regulatory agencies, donors, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate record keeping in charts, logbooks, records and licensing compliance to assure that best practices are in place and being utilized at all times.
• Provide and model proper upkeep and cleanliness of home, furnishings, and agency vehicles.
• Care for clients and/or babies that are homebound due to illness or school discipline.
• Provide on-going monitoring and supervision of all clients at all times.
• Support the social, educational, moral, emotional, spiritual, and cultural growth for all clients and act in the capacity of role model for these areas of development.
• Proactively compliment and encourage clients on doing something well in order to build self-confidence and respect. Describe appropriate skills and behaviors and practice same.
• Implement consequences or nonphysical discipline for appropriate or inappropriate behaviors in accordance with program.
• Teach clients appropriate social skills such as following instructions, giving and accepting feedback, greeting and conversational skills, helping others, and proper manners.
• Assist with providing moral and educational development for clients in their care.
• Attend or take clients to enriching services, extracurricular activities, meetings and events.
• Maintain records, case/progress notes and other required materials and generate reports. Complete all assignments accurately, completely, and on time.
• Instruct clients in independent living skills such as obtaining employment, comparative shopping, use of public transportation, and other necessary skills.
• Instruct clients in specific parenting techniques and ways to care for their babies such as feeding, bathing, dressing, etc. 

LOCATION 

Lake Park

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE PARENTS

POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for parenting a cottage of six foster clients within the Program Cottages.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years relevant child care experience
• At least 21 years of age
• Strong general knowledge of child and youth development and the child welfare system
• Flexibility to handle various program responsibilities
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure all care of all clients, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance with organizational and contractual policies and DCF regulations at all times.
• Maintain accurate record keeping in charts, logbooks, records and licensing compliance to assure that best practices are in place and being utilized at all times.
• Maintain all required trainings within required timeframes.
• Meeting and ensure all physical needs, medical needs, mental health needs, and any other areas of growth and concern of clients, including necessary crisis intervention.
• Respond to emergencies as per emergency plans and protocol.
• Provide on-going monitoring and supervision of all clients at all times.
• Assure safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors. Consider the safety aspects of household conditions and activities. Report any safety concerns in writing to the Director of Clinical Services.
• Instruct clients in independent living skills such as obtaining employment, comparative shopping, use of public transportation, and other necessary skills.
• Provide and model proper upkeep and cleanliness of home, furnishings, and agency vehicles.
• Schedule medical appointments, including but not limited to annual physical exams and twice per year dental cleaning/exam, therapists, and ancillary services. Provide for employee supervision as appropriate.
• Seek out and review information related to these appointments and initiate proper follow up actions.
• Provide transportation to appointments/sessions (and in medical emergencies as appropriate).
• Care for clients that are homebound due to illness, school discipline, holidays, vacation, or breaks.
• Provide input into development of individual service plans, goals, and outcome measurements with guidance from the Director of Clinical Services and in accordance with the program.
• Support the social, educational, moral, emotional, spiritual, and cultural growth for all clients and act in the capacity of role model for these areas of development.
• Proactively compliment and encourage clients on doing something well in order to build self-confidence and respect. Describe appropriate skills and behaviors and practice same.

PROFESSIONAL RESPITE HOUSE PARENT

POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for supporting licensed foster parents while parenting a cottage of six foster clients within the Program Cottages of the organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years relevant child care experience
• At least 21 years of age
• Strong general knowledge of child and youth development and the child welfare system 
• Flexibility to handle various program responsibilities
• Computer proficiency: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure all care of all clients, procedures, rules, regulations, standards, and operating protocol are in compliance with organizational and contractual policies and DCF regulations at all times.
• Maintain accurate record keeping in charts, logbooks, records and licensing compliance to assure that best practices are in place and being utilized at all times.
• Maintain all required trainings within required timeframes.
• Responsible for meeting and ensuring all physical needs, medical needs, mental health needs, and any other areas of growth and concern of clients, including necessary crisis intervention.
• Respond to emergencies as per emergency plans and protocol.
• Provide on-going monitoring and supervision of all clients at all times.
• Assure safe environment for residents, employees, and visitors. Consider the safety aspects of household conditions and activities. Report any safety concerns in writing to the case coordinator and Director of Clinical Services.
• Instruct clients in independent living skills such as obtaining employment, comparative shopping, use of public transportation, and other necessary skills.
• Provide and model proper upkeep and cleanliness of home, furnishings, and agency vehicles.
• Provide transportation to appointments/sessions (and in medical emergencies as appropriate).
• Care for clients that are homebound due to illness or school discipline if possible.
• Provide input into development of individual service plans, goals, and outcome measurements with guidance from the Director of Clinical Services and in accordance with the program.
• Support the social, educational, moral, emotional, spiritual, and cultural growth for all clients and act in the capacity of role model for these areas of development.
• Proactively compliment and encourage clients on doing something well in order to build self-confidence and respect. Describe appropriate skills and behaviors and practice same.
• Implement consequences or nonphysical discipline for appropriate or inappropriate behaviors in accordance with program.
• Teach clients appropriate social skills such as following instructions, giving and accepting feedback, greeting and conversational skills, helping others, and proper manners.
• Assist with providing moral and educational development for clients in their care.
• Attend or take clients to enriching services, extracurricular activities, meetings and events.
• Monitor school attendance and assess performance to ensure academic success for all clients.
• Ensure clients’ participation in tutoring, remediation and/or special academic programs as needed.
• Follow established schedule for tutors, mentors, and other volunteers.
• Assist clients with homework and other school projects and assignments. Discuss performance with clients. Monitor home study time. Assist with assignments
• Advocate for clients’ needs within the school system as needed.
• Identify and assist with developing career plans and developing employment contacts for client.
• Teach and reinforce good study habits and the importance of education.
• Maintain a productive and positive atmosphere for study at the assigned times.
• Follow established management of occupied homes including budgeting and maintaining receipts for expenditures, record keeping as required, menu planning and meal preparation, and assisting with maintaining licensing requirements with regard to fire, health, safety standards, and managing emergencies as required.
• Follow established budget protocol for purchasing clothing, food, household supplies, and vehicle fuel for large household. Maintain and balance reconciliation log. Collect receipts for all purchases and account for all money spent.
• Assist in teaching money management skills such as budgeting, saving, giving, etc.
• Follow established allowance policy and other monies under lock and key in on-site office (track and log funds).
• Monitor all spending to stay within guidelines established by administration.
• Maintain all locks/security measures on home.
• Be responsible for all keys to secured areas (such as office, medication cabinets, hazardous materials storage, vehicles, etc.).
• Ensure that keys are never reproduced or distributed unless authorized by POH Administration.
• Maintain accurate and updated daily logs and progress notes for each client, recording services provided, significant occurrences, and other information as required by and in accordance with those guidelines and requirements established by Place of Hope, the current contract, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Maintain records, case/progress notes and other required materials and generate reports. Complete all assignments accurately, completely, and on time.
• Assist Professional Cottage Parents with preparing progress (summary) reports (each client) for Director of Clinical Services and other agencies.
• Prepare incident reports in accordance with established reporting procedures (and follow internal/external notification protocol as necessary).
• Maintain established filing system for receipts of food, clothing, entertainment, allowances, supplies and all other eligible expenditures. Maintain home filing system for daily schedules, menus, maintenance items, and appliance warranties. Assist in developing/revising clients’ treatment plans in consultation with others, as directed.
• Read and review correspondence to keep abreast of policies, procedures, events, etc.
• Attend and participate in all house meetings, staffings, meetings and clients court hearings if possible.
• Implement and participate in individual and family activities that are entertaining and educational.
• Transport client to individual and family events, outings, and social venues.
• Monitor on and off-site activities to ensure appropriate social skills and appearances.
• Supervise family meetings as needed for clients in care and their extended families to encourage maintenance of family ties if possible or applicable.
• Coordinate and communicate with Professional House Parent and case coordinator.
• Requires overnight 8-10 days per month, including one weekend each month.

Location:

Stuart, FL