Do you believe in giving second chances? That's what our team does every day. We provide “Heart Work” to at-risk youth in our Project Bridge program. It takes a courageous, patient, and giving heart to enter into the unknown with our clients and provide second chances.

Join us on our mission to "Provide and share solutions that promote the well-being of children, young adults, and families in need of a second chance."

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaising with key audiences/stakeholders such as Advisory Council members, community members, job resources, service providers, clients and donors to promote awareness of the program and opportunities to engage.
• Serving as a representative of the program and developing presentations and social media tools that promote effective public awareness.
• Regularly interacting with management to plan engagements based on programs projected forecast (i.e. annual events, volunteer appreciation activities, campaigns, new programming or service offerings).
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures for areas related to community relations. Work with Support Center external relations team to include development of marketing materials, newsletters and press releases. 
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate a system of communication with program staff, mentors/ volunteers, stakeholders, job leads, and other community groups to ensure pertinent project information is disseminated.
• Develop local system to increase, track and distribute resources for volunteers/ mentors. Also serves as a mentor for areas in need until a volunteer base is established.
• Provide training to program staff related to mentoring, communication, and customer service areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human services, public relations or 5 years of experience in social services.
• Possess high level of customer service, client relations and public relations skills. Must also be outgoing and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd Connects’ Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Eckerd Connects' Project Bridge provides transitional services to boys and girls ages 11-21 reintegrating back to their home communities from residential commitment programs. Through an innovative partnership, this program supports the mission and vision of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to increase post-placement stability of youth through transition coordination from residential placement.

Program Locations

Eckerd Connects | Project Bridge

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About Us Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0Qtn-KpLpc&t=2s

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.