Are you looking for a new, rewarding career?

United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA) offers unique job opportunities that enable you to help others.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman – CI 700

Job Summary:

The mission of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to enhance the quality of life, improve the level of care, protect individual rights, and promote the dignity of each Alabama citizen residing in a long-term care facility. The Ombudsman solves complaints on behalf of long-term care residents using a network of trained and certified Ombudsmen. The Ombudsman establishes productive liaisons with senior organizations, advocacy groups and cooperative associations that impact the lives of long-term care residents.

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related degree in human services; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years of experience in a human service-related program.

Posted: 12.4.2024

Ryan White Program Director – OP 250

Job Summary:

Oversees program operations for the Ryan White Part B grant and all related grant funding.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university.
• Minimum of eight years’ relevant professional work experience including program management, development, and supervision preferred.

Posted: 12.4.2024

Agency Relations Director – IM 277

Job Summary:

Work to help promote the UWCA values and build positive relationships with agencies.  Assist in the design, planning and coordinating of the professional development training. The Agency Relations Coordinator will seek and identify additional benefits to enhance the relationship with agencies. Conduct agency visits throughout the UWCA 6 county footprint and assists in the overall VAT process.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Background in training and professional development preferred.
• Proven track record of building and sustaining positive relationships.
• Technical skills, proficient & proven in software such as Excel, Power Point, Canva, preferred.

Posted: 11.25.2024

Program Director, Meals on Wheels – MOW 392

Job Summary:

Highly responsible position involves planning, organizing and directing a county-wide meal delivery program for senior citizens of Jefferson County. Directs and manages administrative functions of the program to include planning, program development, implementation and operations of all services provided by MOW. Follows guidance and direction from the UWAAA Nutrition Program related to nutrition standards.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree in social service-related field (MSW, MS) preferred; licensed preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative and supervisory experience preferred
• Case management experience preferred

Posted: 11.21.2024

2-1-1 Community Service Response Center Specialist – CI 670

Job Summary:

Provide excellent customer service and accurate information and referral to persons who seek community resources through the UWCA 2-1-1 Response Center.

Education/Experience:

• Social Work or related degree in a human services field with 2 years experience

Posted: 11.21.2024

Program Coordinator, Priority Veteran, Huntsville – PV 840

Job Summary:

Oversee day-to-day responsibilities of assigned Case Managers including supervision, training, and ongoing development of Case Managers. Maintain quality and productivity controls and maintain staff performance benchmark goals. Maintain positive working relationships with referring agencies and other community providers.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in a social service-related field
• Licensed preferred
• Military experience preferred
• 2-3 years supervisory and program management experience required

Posted: 11.20.2024

Administrative Assistant, Community Initiatives – CI 690

Job Summary:

Provide administrative support to the Community Initiatives Senior VP and Sr. Administrative Assistant.

Education/Experience:

• High school degree required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an administrative assistant

Posted: 11.20.2024

Housing Specialist, Priority Veteran FL – PV 830

Job Summary:

Serve as the Housing Specialist for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing searches, and landlord recruitment.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field and/or experience in real estate/property management preferred.
• military experience preferred.
• combination of education and experience considered.

Posted: 11.13.2024

Case Manager, Priority Veteran (Huntsville) – PV 820

Job Summary:

Provide case management for low-income veterans and veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction using the Housing First model.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable area preferred.
• Military experience preferred.
• combination of education and experience considered.

Posted: 11.13.2024

Tax Assistance Site Coordinator – CI 680 – 3 positions

Position Summary:

Assist VITA Director with oversight of program operations for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, including volunteer development, direct supervision of volunteers and site operations, and ensuring volunteer compliance with IRS requirements and with Covid-19 safety protocols.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or five to ten years professional work experience.
• Experience training and supervising volunteers, and professional experience with financial skills preferred.

Posted: 11.6.2024

Program Assistant, Meals on Wheels (Part-Time) – MOW 412

Job Summary:

Provides overall administrative support to Meals on Wheels.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or BS degree preferred; 2 years’ administrative experience required.

Posted: 10.24.2024

Help Me Grow Care Coordinator – CI 660

Position Summary:

The Help Me Grow Care Coordinator provides care coordination functions, which assist families and providers to understand the services available through early childhood development and behavioral networks including, the early intervention system, early special education programs, special health care needs programs, and makes referrals to these programs as appropriate.

The care coordinator handles calls related to the health, development, behavior and learning of children, and supports families by providing information and education on these topics, researching and making referrals to services, and providing continued support, advocacy and follow up as needed. Care Coordinator handles telephone cases, documents case information, mails information packets, and networks with staff and all community-based providers.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, social work, public health or related human services field preferred.
• At least 1 year work experience in child development, social work, public health or related human services field.

Posted: 10.24.2024

2-1-1 Program Director – CI 650

Position Summary:

Oversees accessibility and accuracy of Information & Referral (2-1-1) services statewide; ensures that UWCA attains and maintains Inform USA Accreditation; develops and maintains a continuum of referral resources with documented follow-up to assess efficacy of service system in UWCA catchment area and to inform UWCA impact funding strategies.

Education/Experience:

• Master of Social Work or related degree, license preferred.
• 5 years supervisory and case management experience.
• Experience managing grants preferred.

Posted: 10.3.2024

Accounts Payable Assistant- FI 640

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for accounts payable duties for United Way, its agencies, and grants.

Education & Experience:

• High school education or equivalent, associate degree in accounting preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in accounts payable preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; multi-task oriented; team player; takes initiative; follows through; great organizational skills.

Posted: 9.26.2024

Community Service Response Center Database Specialist – CI 630

Position Summary:

Will assist in the development and maintenance of the 2-1-1 community services resource database, will provide case management and process temporary financial assistance requests and serve as backup to the 2-1-1 call center.

Education/Experience:

• Social Work or related degree in a human services field with 2 years’ experience
• Call center experience preferred
• Case management experience preferred

Posted: 9.25.2024

Vice President of Major Gifts – RD 154

Position Summary: 

The Vice President of Major Gifts at United Way of Central Alabama plays a crucial leadership role in driving fundraising efforts and cultivating strong relationships with individual donors and major gift contributors. The role is responsible for managing a team of fundraisers focused on identifying, cultivating, and expanding individual, family, and private foundation gifts. The position oversees the United Way’s Tocqueville Society ($10,000+ annually). Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Resource Development, this position serves as a key member of the Resource Development Team. This person must have the ability to lead others and communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders in a professional manner. The successful candidate will be flexible, self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required, advanced degree or credential in the field preferred.

• Ten or more years of professional work experience, with five or more years of previous experience in a fundraising, development, or sales capacity.

• Five or more years of supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated skill and comfort in building relationships with board members, major donors, corporate executives, and community leaders.

• Experience giving presentations, staff and volunteer management, CRM/database management, and budgeting and fiscal management.

Posted: 9.10.2024

Program Director, Early Education Initiatives – CI 620

Position Summary:

Responsible for the management, coordination, and oversight of the Early Education programs.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education or social service-related field preferred.
• 5 years professional work experience with supervisory experience preferred; combination of education and experience considered.

Posted: 8.28.2024

Program Director, AL – Priority Veteran – PV 790

Position Summary:       

Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving homeless veterans and military families to include developing statewide partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree required from in service-related field (e.g. social work, counseling, business administration, public administration); Licensed preferred.
• Minimum eight years of relevant professional work experience including program management, development, supervision, and agency resource development.
• Military experience preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree considered.

Posted: 8.21.2024

Family Stability Services Program Coordinator – CI 600

Job Summary:

Provide direct case management to clients, as well as accountability and supervisory oversight, for the Family Stability Services program. Implement program in compliance with criteria set by funder(s) and meet or exceed program goals.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree in SW, Counseling, or Social Service-related degree preferred
• Licensed preferred
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Case Management experience working with high-risk populations, budgeting and housing counseling a plus
• School-based experience a plus

Posted: 8.19.2024

Program Director, Florida – Priority Veteran –  PV 610

Position Summary:       

Oversee day-to-day operations of program serving homeless veterans and military families to include developing statewide partner networks, program compliance, site operations, staffing and budgeting.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree required from in service-related field (e.g. social work, counseling, business administration, public administration) preferred.
• Licensed preferred
• Minimum eight years of relevant professional work experience including program management, development, supervision, and agency resource development. Military experience preferred
• Experience in lieu of preferred education will be considered.

Posted: 8.19.2024

Data Coordinator – IM 237

Position Summary:

The Data Coordinator is responsible for meticulous and accurate data management and analysis for United Way community funding efforts. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing regular data quality and assurance checks to ensure high quality data, as well as production of reports for internal and external partners to monitor project progress and funding effectiveness. This position will assist with the development of public communications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Expectation that this position becomes proficient in UWCA’s grant management and mapping systems (Fluxx and ESRI, currently).
• Demonstrated ability to create processes and systems, identify and initiate continuous improvement.
• Evidence of organizational ability and ability to successfully complete assigned projects.
• Excellent technology skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Fluxx grant management system preferred, but not required.

Posted: 6.17.2024

Priority Veteran Housing Specialist – PV 440

Position Summary:

Serve as the Housing Specialist for all Priority Veteran outreach activities, housing search, and landlord recruitment.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field, or experience in real estate/property management preferred; military experience preferred, combination of education and experience considered.

Posted: 5.28.2024

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator – MOW 362

Position Summary:

The Meals on Wheels Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and coordinating volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. Working closely with the program director, they identify volunteer needs, recruit, train, and manage volunteer opportunities. The coordinator ensures effective and efficient volunteer operations for the Meals on Wheels program while maintaining a professional and cooperative working relationship with other agencies and the community.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Volunteer coordination experience required.
• Minimum 2 years relevant professional work experience required.

Posted: 5.7.2024