2-1-1 Director,
DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

POSITION

The role of the Director, 2-1-1 Development and Operations (Director) is to provide leadership for UWBG in all aspects of its 2-1-1 agenda. The Director leads all relevant 2-1-1 programming including staff coordination, service delivery, data collection, program evaluation, fund development, and grant compliance. The Director pursues additional resources to maintain and expand 2-1-1 operations. S/he develops and executes a comprehensive fundraising plan designed to maintain a fully funded 2-1-1 program and to exceed requisite operational funding.

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S/he is a subject-matter expert on the area of nonprofit and social services agencies and programs and is a key advisor and strategist within the Community Impact department. The Director oversees all additional components of the daily operation of 2-1-1.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

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​Strategy​

• Leads the development and implementation of the 2-1-1 strategic vision in coordination with the Vice President, Community Impact (VPCI).

• Develops relationships with key stakeholders and leverages those relationships to advance the mission and revenue development of 2-1-1.

• Creates a strategic vision for sustainability of UWBG’s 2-1-1 agenda, including fundraising goals, and grant/contract acquisition goals.

• Builds and leverages relationships with key current and potential funders to fully fund and/or exceed requisite funding for 2-1-1 operations.

• Effectively allocates appropriate UWBG resources to achieve maximum utility, particularly as it relates to service integration and 2-1-1.

• Oversees negotiations and agreements with Kentucky’s telephone providers, particularly as it relates to the maintenance or activation of translations.

• As a social-services subject matter expert, provides thought leadership on all Community Impact department initiatives.

• Drives the integration of 2-1-1 into all CI programming, initiatives, and partnerships.

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Partnerships

• Identifies and cultivates partnerships and relationships with potential funders and fee-for-service partners, leveraging those relationships as a part of his/her strategic fundraising plan.

• In coordination with stakeholders, crafts and implements an annual and a quinquennial strategic plan, or using whatever timeframe the VPCI determines is meaningful and necessary.

• Oversees branding and marketing efforts related to 2-1-1, with an eye toward fund development in partnership with UWBG Marketing department.

• Evaluates performance periodically and presents reports to various stakeholders on relevant metrics.

• Serves as a social-services expert in consulting with community partners and area social-services organizations.
   

Leadership

 

• Develops and executes a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan that may include contracts, grants, and/or other contributions.

• Leads strategic efforts related to all 2-1-1 work. S/he guides program implementation, expansion, and maintenance with a sound strategic vision, and an eye toward fund development.

• Serves as the chief managerial authority and signatory for all 2-1-1 programs and staff.

• Develops meaningful relationships with a variety of community and state level partners. Leverages partnerships to advance the mission of 2-1-1, and secure additional revenue streams when appropriate.

• Serves as a senior CI department leader, with a comprehensive vision for the department’s strategy, role, performance, and objectives – s/he is a key member of CI department leadership.

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Operations

 

• Assumes complete oversight authority for the daily operation of the 2-1-1 call center.

• Continually improves operational efficiency of service integration initiatives, revises policies, procedures, systems, etc. to create additional efficiencies.

• Oversees maintenance of existing database systems with a constant eye toward potential improvements.

• Ensures that 2-1-1 staffing levels are sufficient to always handle anticipated call volumes.

• Oversees development and delivery of training at a variety of levels, including those for staff and partners.

• Maintains 2-1-1 call center’s physical infrastructure and leads on procurement of any additional resources.

• Manages hiring and staffing processes for all service integration initiatives.

• Directs monitoring and evaluation efforts for all service integration functions, including 2-1-1, and responds to requests for information from executive staff.

• Staffs’ appropriate committees of the UWBG Board of Directors.

• Oversees implementation of 2-1-1 related activities in other departmental and organizational function areas.

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Other

 

• Represents 2-1-1 and/or UWBG’s CI Department at meetings, events, presentations, and other such activities as requested or required.

• Other duties as assigned.

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CORE UNITED WAY COMPETENCIES

 

❖ LEADERSHIP – Visionary leader who can develop goals and strategies and productively leverage partnerships for community engagement and contributions. Entrepreneurial ship: A creative, critical thinker, self-motivated. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent influencing skills, strong manager, coach, and team builder. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator. Enthusiasm: High energy individual with an infectious ‘can-do’ attitude and an obvious sense of urgency; passionate about citizen mobilization and community change.

 

❖ MISSION-FOCUSED - A top priority is to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This competency drives performance and professional motivation.

 

❖ RELATIONSHIP ORIENTED - Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

 

❖ COLLABORATOR - Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

 

❖ RESULTS-DRIVEN - Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good, creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

 

❖ BRAND STEWARD - A steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT COMPETENCIES

 

❖ STRATEGIC COMMUNITY COLLABORATION - The VP CI engages diverse stakeholders to accurately and effectively assess community needs and, with credibility, authenticity, and humility, strategically guides United Way to contribute to the community’s priorities. Influences and inspires community leaders (e.g., individuals, corporate, government, etc.) to partner with UWBG.

 

❖ DEEP COMMUNITY EXPERTISE - The VP CI is an expert on community issues and challenges who has thorough knowledge of the data trends, research, and environment and community stakeholders. Proactively works to identify and address complex issues by providing leadership around gathering, interpreting, and using relevant data to inform and drive strategy development.

 

❖ PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION - The VP CI understands the community and the philanthropic interests of donors and investors. Identifies community strategies to connect with the interests of various investors and develops solutions and products as investment opportunities to connect donor aspirations with community needs.

 

❖ ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC POLICY - The VP CI works with community leaders and elected officials to build on the United Way mission and advocates on education, impact and health issues. Encourages partner organizations to engage in advocacy and to support issues important for the community.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, organizational management, related field required, or experience equivalent.

• Familiarity with 2-1-1 and/or call center operations preferred and can be exchanged for education.

• 2-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or human services environment required.

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

• Reliable transportation to travel across the region is necessary.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong project management skills with timely and consistent attention to follow up.

• Personal leadership within a team environment – multi-tasker, self-motivated and takes initiative, shares credit and takes responsibility for actions.

• Effective problem solver and decision maker.

• Computer literate: MS Office Suite; database knowledge a plus.

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REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Kentucky Driver’s license required.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee is regularly required to communicate clearly, in oral and written formats, with others in person, over the phone and via other devices. The employee must be able to transcribe, read extensively, prepare, and analyze data and figures, operate a computer and other standard office machinery. The employee is required to travel regularly to locations outside of UWBG facilities to set up displays and presentations in both physical and electronic forms. The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 30lbs.

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by UWBG. These screenings may include a national background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

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BENEFITS

The position is full-time and exempt, with full benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience.

 

APPLY

Please apply using the form below for consideration.