Executive Director for Southwest Florida

Better Together•Naples, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 Southwest Florida region, which consists of Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years’ experience working in child welfare or with at-risk children and families
A minimum of 3+ years’ leading and managing a team
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field.
A valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance are required.
Must have a reliable personal vehicle available for daily work-related travel.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary. Extended hours may be required for events, meetings, training, emergencies, or natural disasters.
Participation in a monthly on-call schedule is required, with support from local leadership, to address community needs outside of regular business hours.
Maintain regular communication with team members to coordinate efforts and provide timely updates.
Ensure accessibility during work hours and on-call shifts through a reliable phone.
Demonstrate alignment with Better Together’s core values, including ownership, gratitude, love for others, and a partnership-oriented approach.
Proficiency or ability to quickly learn the following platforms: Salesforce Zapier WordPress Basecamp

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in social work or a human services-related field is preferred
Child welfare knowledge or local expertise
This role requires working primarily in the community we serve, with a majority of time spent in the field engaging directly with families and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Hire and retain qualified staff
Coach, motivate and support team members
Meet regional annual goals and metrics of success
Manage regional budget
Employ strategic planning and problem solving
Maintain data entry and reporting
Ensure that all Better Families policies and procedures are being implemented
Provide oversight and support of families being served
Provide oversight of volunteer screening and approval process
Submit accurate, complete, and timely required reports
Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
Use de-escalation and creative problem solving in high crisis situations
Step in when staff are unavailable and be available to team members
Work closely with the development team on the fundraising strategic plan
Prospect, engage and cultivate donors
Engage and support the regional community board
Meet with donors and solicit funding support
Assist in planning and execution of annual fundraising event
Engage community partnerships that are an appropriate fit for Better Together and help us achieve our mission.
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