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The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is a statewide, nonprofit, research and development organization with more than 25 years of experience identifying, funding, and evaluating innovative social services, education and health programs for at-risk children and families. Believing that the best money spent is on prevention, the Ounce of Prevention Fund brings together public and private funding and invests in prevention and early intervention services in communities across Florida, enabling families to achieve positive life outcomes.

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Ounce of Prevention Fund and Healthy Families Florida Central Office

Position Available	7/9/2024	Advertisment Closes	7/31/2024
Program Name	Communications Specialist	Location	Tallahassee
Position Title	Communications Specialist
Description	Communications Specialist is a full-time, in-person position located in Tallahassee, Florida. The Communications Specialist provides support to the Director of Communications by assisting with routine tasks of the communications office. The class is responsible for writing and editing content for newsletters, press releases, articles, social media content, reports, and other documents produced regularly by the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication skills, experiencing drafting and proofreading/copy editing all forms of communication, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills. They must be able to work both independently and with direction, managing several projects simultaneously with close attention to detail and exceptional creativity, resourcefulness, and problem- solving skills. The Communications Specialist reports directly to the Director of Communications.
Duties	The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Writes and edits content for reports, training materials, press releases, advocacy campaigns and other materials produced regularly by the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. Assists the Director of Communications with updating the content and information on the organization’s websites, social media pages, and any other front- facing platform. Provides periodic training opportunities and technical instruction to fellow employees regarding communications, writing style, grammar, and public relations. Assists with strategy development materials for public awareness campaigns as well as creating content, graphics, and materials. Assists with the strategy, design, and execution of social media campaigns. Schedules social media content on all platforms. Creates content such as blog articles, infographics, flyers, brochures, and videos. Assists the Communications Director with writing and pitching press releases and op-ed articles. Performs social media marketing research and keeps current with social media trends. Collaborates with other Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida units to support communications workplan and to address any communications-related needs. Supports Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida operations by managing supply order process, inventory, and purchasing. Manages the ordering, packaging, and shipping of educational materials. Assists with donor communication, including writing thank-you letters, emails, and newsletter articles. Collaborates with team members on special projects and initiatives to provide communications support to fundraising goals. Stays informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and nonprofit management. Supports the grant writing process by recommending revisions for grammar, clarity, and tone.
Qualifications	Education/experience requirements: Requires either: a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, English, journalism, business, or similar area of study OR at least four years of experience as a social media specialist, communications specialist, or similar role. Preferred Experience: Experience with graphic design, web design, video production, and media relations preferred. Special certifications and licenses: Requires Driver’s License. Technical knowledge and skills requirements: Fluency in Canva, Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), and social media management (especially Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube); ability to use online ordering, shipping, and tracking systems; excellent writing, copy editing, and graphic design skills; familiarity with AP Style; excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills; fluency in English and Spanish preferred. Physical Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis, and routine keyboard operations. May require providing instruction/training to others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice, making recommendations based on communications expertise. Requires good judgment and regular decision-making affecting the functioning of the Communications Unit and is responsible for bringing work-related questions and concerns to the attention of the Director of Communications. The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Ounce to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Compensation	$35,000 - $40,000
Contact	Zoe Linafelt
Email Address	zlinafelt@ounce.org	Phone Number	850-339-9438
Mailing Address	111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32301	Fax Number

Position Available	7/1/2024	Advertisment Closes	9/1/2024
Program Name	Prevent Child Abuse Florida	Location	Tallahassee
Position Title	Prevention Campaign Coordinator
Description	The right candidate must have an innovative mindset that allows them to develop unique public engagement strategies to increase child abuse prevention awareness. They should have experience posting on all major social media platforms and use their knowledge to adjust post content or timing for sharing pictures, videos, and other forms of content. Additionally, the Prevention Campaign Coordinator must have excellent written communication skills that enable them to connect with funders and followers.
Duties	The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Plan Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month campaign events Assist in the development and deployment of toolkit materials for campaigns (CAP Month, safe sleep, hot car, water safety/ drowning prevention) Coordinate audio/ visual support for in-person events Develop agreements for media buys and correspond with media outlets when needed for coordination of services Support the prevention services team at live and online events and training Create weekly and monthly calendars to promote company brands on various social media websites Create and distribute content such as blog articles, infographics, and videos, and assist the Communications Director with press releases on social media and traditional news outlets Track social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability and report analytics monthly for contract deliverables Perform social media marketing research Write social media captions that speak to the company’s target audience Assist with the strategy, design, and execution of social media campaigns Respond to comments, tags, and DMs on social media platforms Assist with strategy development for prevention awareness campaigns Brainstorm and research ideas for original content for digital and printed media Create compelling graphics Help create and edit short-form videos Develop new strategies for increasing social media engagement Assist with photo/video shoots Ensure the brand message is consistent Contribute to the planning/execution of Prevent Child Abuse America chartering requirements Collaborate with colleagues and accept guidance and constructive criticism
Qualifications	Education requirements: Requires at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in journalism, business, public relations, marketing, communications, or similar areas of study, or experience equivalent to … Special certifications and licenses: Requires Driver’s License. Technical knowledge and skills requirements: Expert-level fluency in Canva, excellent writing, copy editing, and graphic design skills; excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills; and excellent knowledge of Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and Facebook. Experience requirements: Requires 3 years of experience as a social media, development or engagement specialist or similar role. Must have previous experience with event planning, use of social media, radio, and television to optimize impressions and increase brand awareness Preference will be given to applicants with the following technical knowledge and skills: Familiarity with Wix or similar content management system and familiarity with asynchronous training systems such as Articulate 360.
Compensation	Commensurate With Experience
Contact	Chesley Richardson
Email Address	crichardson@ounce.org	Phone Number	850-933-5583
Mailing Address	111 N. Gadsden Street, Suite 100 Tallahassee, FL 32301	Fax Number	850-488-5562

Healthy Families Florida Local Projects

Position Available	6/27/2024	Advertisment Closes	10/31/2024
Program Name	Healthy Families St. Lucie	Location	Port Saint Lucie and Fort Pierce
Position Title	Family Support Specialist
Description	This is work providing support and assistance to optimize the home environment for the physical and mental well-being of children who are at risk of being abused or neglected.
Duties	1. Establish a trusting relationship with at-risk families by initialing and maintaining client contact. 2. Establish an Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with goal, action plan, and outcomes with the family within 90 days of signing the Participation Agreement. FSW will receive the ISFP every 90 days to access the family''''''''s progress towards meeting their goals and discuss intervention methods as needed. 3. Maintains all charts in a safe and confidential manner as prescribed by the program. 4. Promotes positive parent/child interaction through parent education and modeling appropriate behavior during each home visit. 5. Provides in-home parent education to program families utilizing "Partner for a Healthy Baby" Curriculum and other curricula approved by Healthy Families Florida (HFF). Will be knowledgeable regarding community resources, and make appropriate referrals to families. Follows-up with families regarding the effectiveness of referrals made. 6. Will be knowledgeable regarding community resources, and make appropriate referrals to families. Follows-up with families regarding the effectiveness of referrals made. 7. Attends weekly supervision with their direct supervisor, and weekly staff meeting as required by HFF. Also attends other meeting as required by their individual agency. 8. Upon employment, employee will participate in pre-service training, to be completed within 6 months of hire, HF Core Training, and required in-service training to equal up to forty hours, in the first year. Forty hours of in- service training is required yearly thereafter per Healthy Families Florida. 9. Maintain an average caseload of 15-25 families, depending on the level of the family in the Healthy Families SLC program. 10. Maintains flexible hours to the extent necessary to accommodate the schedule of families. 11. Maintains and increases knowledge in the areas of child abuse, and reports child abuse to the abuse registry whenever it occurs or is suspected. Primary notification should be made to FSS''''''''s supervisor. 12. Adheres to all Policies and Procedures of the Healthy Families SLC Program, and their hiring agency. 13. Maintains accurate and up to date client confidentiality at all times. 14. Maintains accurate and up-to-date client information in files at individual agencies and in the computer. 15. Clears secondary employment with the executive director of their agency. 16. Attends their individual agency''''''''s fundraising functions, if required. 17. Maintains a neat, clean and appropriate appearance at work, training, and mandatory social events. 18. Follows the guidelines of a drug free workplace. 19. Maintains all outcomes and objectives as prescribed by Healthy Families Florida''''''''s goals.
Qualifications	A high school diploma or GED equivalent. One year experience working with diverse families.
Compensation	$15.00 hourly without a degree; $17.00 hourly with a degree
Contact	Robin Fels
Email Address	rkloser@kcbd.org	Phone Number	(772) 467-9505
Mailing Address	2102 Avenue Q, Ft. Pierce, Fl. 34950	Fax Number

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable ADA accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

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