Help the most vulnerable.

 

We Shelter, We Support, We Guide, and We Care for the most vulnerable in our communities.

Some people can’t imagine doing what we do.  We can’t imagine not doing it.  At Volunteers of America of Florida, we are more than a non-profit organization. We are a ministry of service with a shared vision of a world where all people live in safety with social, emotional, and physical well-being, spiritual fulfillment, justice, and hope. Volunteers of America have been serving those most in need across the nation since 1896 and in Florida since the 1920s. Join our dedicated and talented team of employees in 18 Florida cities and make a personal and fulfilling contribution to the people we serve.

 

Our commitment:

• Results-oriented organization, driven by our mission to “engage Floridians in need to create positive life changes through compassionate support services”.
• Live by our Core Values: Love God and One Another, Servant Leaders, Diversity of Thought, Wellness, Resilience, Quality Practices, Accountable, Integrity, Fun, and Family Oriented.
• Proud to offer many Benefits to eligible employees including: Generous vacation and sick time, 11 Paid Holidays, Robust Wellness Plan with generous cash incentives, Pet Insurance, 83% Employer paid-based dental plan with option for buy-up plans, AFLAC Plans-Accident, Cancer with options, 100% Employer-paid Life Insurance/ADD, 100% Employer-paid Long and Short-Term Disability, H.S.A. (Health Saving Account) – High Deductible Plan, FSA (Flexible Spending Account), 403(B) retirement plan options with match, Voluntary Benefit Programs including Vision and Life/ADD Insurance (employee, spouse, and dependent children), EAP – Employee Assistance Program, FMLA Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness, ReST – Free Online Resiliency Program.

 

Are you ready to make a difference?

• The Community Specialist is responsible for participant recruitment, pre-screening, coordination of community services linkages, and discharge planning.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human Services and 1 year’s experience or High School Diploma and 4 years experience.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements per agency policy.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Compassion and the ability to assist participants to succeed in the program are a plus.
• Administrative self-sufficiency including computer proficiency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record and meet insurability standards to drive as an agent of the organization.

Help us realize our vision as we “strive to provide premier human services and experiences with superior results for individuals and families in need”.

Don’t wait. Apply today.

Hourly pay rate $16.19

It is the policy of Volunteers of America of Florida, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, to recruit, hire and promote to all job classifications without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

We are a drug-free workplace.