Job Description

Overview

Metro United Way Vision and Mission The vision of Metro United Way is that our regional community will be the most vital, caring community in the nation. Our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.

METRO UNITED WAY

Metro United Way (MUW) is a force for positive change. We work every day to lift our community by mobilizing people and maximizing resources to advance opportunity and equity for all. MUW brings together businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, foundations, and individuals to engage in the kinds of collaboration that changes lives. With this support, we are uniquely positioned to make a significant, lasting impact in our fight for the education, financial independence, and health of every person in the seven-county region we serve.

For more than 100 years, MUW has united and empowered communities by investing in the full potential of individuals and families to ensure positive, sustainable change. We use data-driven insights to identify our community’s greatest needs and address systemic challenges with a focus on advancing equity and sharing opportunities for all. Together, we fight to improve the disparities that persist in early care and education, economic mobility, home ownership, racial equity, and public policy in Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham and Shelby counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana.

MUW will continue to unite community partners around critical programs and initiatives tailored to meet the specific needs of each community. These include programs and initiatives in early childhood development, economic empowerment & mobility, policy advocacy to support systemic reform, workforce development, homelessness prevention, mentoring and facilitation of neighborhood networking. In 2020, MUW received a one-time gift of $20 million from activist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, which was a testament to its continuous investment in programs and services that combat racial and social injustice.

There is no single solution, and we strongly believe that the key to social change is working together beyond individual efforts to impact widespread progress. That is why our approach is so effective - we are on the ground, leading collective action that drives results at scale.

Job Skills / Requirements

Contractor – Southern Indiana Early Learning Project Manager

Please note:

• This contract agreement will be renewable annually for up to three years.
• Office space will not be provided for this role.
• Contractor will be responsible for extraneous expenses, such as mileage, parking, supplies, etc.
• MUW will not withhold from compensation due to Contractor any federal, state, or local taxes. MUW will issue to Contractor a Form 1099 at the completion of Contractor’s Services.
• MUW shall pay contractor’s hourly rate, not to exceed $50,000 annually.
• Contractors are not eligible to participate in any employee-related benefits provided by MUW.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager will:

• Lead research, development, and implementation of Developmental Screening expansion throughout Harrison, Floyd, and Clark Counties in Indiana.
• Oversee strategic engagement and convening of early childhood partners, key stakeholders and families in partnership with Metro United Way’s early care and education team.
• Be responsible for working with Metro United Way’s current community partners as well as identifying and building partnerships with new community agencies who serve English and Non-English-speaking children under the age of five.
• Work to identify the needs of community partners related to developmental screening.
• Will be responsible for increasing the number of English and non-English speaking children screened with the Ages and Stages Developmental Screener in Harrison, Floyd, and Clark Counties in Indiana with the long-term goal of increasing the kindergarten readiness rate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify and build a network of child care providers and community partners who serve families and children zero to five
• Support execution of a community partner surveys, and analysis of results
• Support planning and execution of community partner trainings
• Identify opportunities to promote developmental screening through community events such as fairs, conferences, baby showers and other events 
• Serve as an advocate throughout the community for the ASQ and Metro United Way’s developmental screening Hub in the community
• Assist in identifying partners who could utilize the ASQ online platform
• Identify on-going training opportunities for community partners on developmental screening
• Establish referral processes between community partners & MUW
• Help determine and establish a service referral network with community partners and child care facilities in Clark, Floyd, and Harrison County Indiana.
• Promote the utilization of Unite Us Platform among partners
• Support ongoing assessment of community partners knowledge and usage of developmental screening
• Review project data identifying strengths and areas of opportunity
• Document and refine plan for continuous growth and improvement of MUW’s Developmental Screening Hub
• Report quarterly to MUW staff and key partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Early Childhood or Social Work background preferred
• Knowledge of child development, Ages and Stages Questionnaire and community resources preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred 
• Possess the organizational, time management and computer skills necessary to work independently and maintain accurate records 
• Must have experience in Microsoft Office
• Must have effective interpersonal communication skills, oral and written, to interact with a diverse range of people.  
• Must be culturally competent
• Must be able to honor private/confidential information and comply with HIPAA Standards, maintain professionalism, and exercise good judgement in all situations. 
• Local travel is required. 
• Must be bondable 
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and other unusual hours when necessary. 

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Embraces the Metro United Way Values:

1. Champion Equity – Commits to operationalizing and integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into our culture every day, because without equity our other values are incomplete.
2. Think We Before Me – Prioritizes team and community over self; is a consistent ambassador of MUW both inside and out of the office.
3. Build Up – Cultivates growth in self, colleagues and community through succeeding and failing forward.
4. Break Through – Demonstrates courage, innovation, and resiliency by embracing change and encouraging and acting on new ideas.
5. Own It – Takes personal responsibility and accountability for one’s role and actions.

2. Assists or takes on new tasks to help Metro United Way achieve its mission.
3. Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
4. Adheres to and models the Metro United Way Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct at all times.

Note: The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities which may change.