Community Planner to assist in the development/ implementation of the Social Services Master Plan. Provide staff support to committees, work closely with existing human services planning entities, help organize and coordinate community input/ participation process and staff support to other workgroups established by the Alliance4HS.  This position will also be working on special projects related to policy, disaster preparedness and events. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community planning or related field and a minimum of three years experience required. Salary $40,000+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with the community at large. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Bilingual/ bicultural individual is highly desirable. Resume and cover letter with three (3) references to: info@alliance4hs.org or by fax: 305-646-7135.

Disaster Preparedness Systems Administrator. The Alliance for Human Services, working in partnership with United Way of Miami-Dade, Hands on Miami and VOAD, is seeking to engage an individual and/or entity to provide services in support of community-wide pre- and post-disaster assessment activities.  Utilizing a customized pre-developed database, the administrator would ensure that relevant pre- and post- disaster information is entered in the system. The system administrator will be responsible to provide training and technical assistance to participant community-based organizations as well as partner organizations who will utilize the data as part of the disaster response and recovery system. Please submit proposals to info@alliance4hs.org.
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Thelma Gibson Health Initiative located in Coconut Grove has opening for Resource Coordinator/Case Manager.  Administrative support and case management duties.  Computer skills and research capabilities needed.  Case Management experience a plus. 
Please contact Cherry Smart or Merline Barton at 305-446-1543.

ALLIANCE for HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Alliance for Human Services is the county-wide planning agency dedicated to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Social Services Master Plan (SSMP) for Miami-Dade County. The SSMP has nine service areas also known as “clusters”, which are: Basic Needs; Health; Children, Youth & Families; Elders; Children & Adults with Disabilities; Workforce Development for Special Populations; Criminal Justice; Immigrants & New Entrants; Special Needs: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Homelessness, Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault. These areas each have goals and outcomes that are the foundation of the implementation process to close gaps in human services, strengthen current services and increase successes in the lives of clients’.

 What is the Alliance for Human Services' role?

To develop a unified vision of health and human service needs
To track and measure improvements in the quality of life
To promote multi-system collaboration and best practices
To provide guidance to local public and private funding agencies
To focus investments on outcomes and accountability based on results

Opportunities offered for individuals studying in the fields of Urban Planning, Political Science, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Policy & Management include:

Facilitating community meetings
Conduct research and data analysis
Exposure to competitive funding process
Exposure to organizational monitoring and assessment
Participation in human services provider meetings
Planning and organizational skills development
Advocacy and public policy development

Alliance for Human Services staff possess a wealth of professional expertise with degrees in disciplines of: Social Work, Economics, Juris Doctorate, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Finance and International Relations.

 Contact Information:

Alliance for Human Services
3250 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami Florida 33129
Phone: 305-646-7138 / Fax: 305- 646-7135
E-mail: info@alliance4hs.org

Hours:  Monday to Friday  8am to 5pm