Best Buddies International

Director

• The Deputy Director, Family Support, manages all elements of the family support program in a specific state/area for Best Buddies.
• This position is responsible for recruitment, training, and meeting specific programmatic benchmarks for successful execution of this initiative.
• Additional responsibilities include the launch of the siblings program, managing the parent mentor/mentee program, collaborating with local community partners, completing report metrics and coordinating community socials.
• Oversees all day-to-day operations of Family Support program in area
• Travels throughout assigned area to recruit mentors/mentees and promote the program in the community
• Implements the Eunie’s Buddies and Siblings programs, including, but not limited to, volunteer training/management, recruitment, program planning and outcomes assessment
• Collaborates with colleagues and supervisor to meet established Family Support program goals.
• Develops strategies/avenues to identify and engage potential mentors, mentees, and other program participants.
• Oversees the mentor/mentee matching process.
• Provides and leads all necessary local training and monitors match effectiveness to ensure successful program outcomes.
• Responsible for the identification of potential program participants, and manages database inquiries.
• Train volunteers in all relevant aspects of Best Buddies and their volunteer role to ensure success and alignment with Mission goals.
• Identifies local resources and partnerships with existing organizations, hospitals, and medical practices.
• Coordinates local community socials at least 3-4 times per year, including parent and sibling events.
• Recruits, manages, and provides support to community volunteers to help spread awareness in the healthcare community and general population.
• Works with supervisor on public relations, program goals and objectives, and coordinating relations between Family Support and the community.
• Increases awareness of Family Support programs through public speaking, marketing, and media initiatives.
• Assists in securing mission advancement opportunities for program funding.
• Writes grants and works to secure additional resources as assigned for Best Buddies International.
• Collaborates with the State Director on fundraising efforts, and creates a Family Support team for local Friendship Walks.
• Partners with community leaders to implement strategies for broad engagement of families in assigned market.
• Implements program marketing campaign geared at recruitment of mentees through targeted outreach to various avenues.
• Responsible for tracking and evaluating program outcomes through regular assessments.
• Completes necessary paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to weekly reports, monthly reports, and quarterly goals.
• Handles special projects and other duties as assigned.

Deputy Director, Family Support

• Manage all elements of the family support program in a specific state/area for Best Buddies
• Responsible for recruitment, training, and meeting specific programmatic benchmarks
• Launch of the siblings program
• Manage the parent mentor/mentee program
• Collaborate with local community partners
• Complete report metrics and coordinate community socials