Program Specialist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Florida

NAME OF POSITION: Program Specialist – MCOP

DATE FOR POSTING: August 2026

POSITION DETAIL: Exempt, FT, Mon-Fri (with exception of events scheduled for evenings or weekends) with work flexibility for work hours to meet needs of the position and responsibilities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS: When job offers are extended, applicants are required to participate in background screening through FCP Clearinghouse. Information is posted at https://info.flclearinghouse.com to reference.

Values of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Access, Belonging and Opportunity

Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County:

Award winning mentorship programs are celebrated in Broward! We are building a team of professionals to serve our community. We are excited for you to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team in fulfilling the commitment to make a life-long impact on a child’s life. Help us to partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, donors, and partners in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program, so he/she achieves:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships.
• Educational Success.
• Avoidance of Risky Behaviors.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, PTO and holidays and align to a flexible schedule for your work within our workplace. We strive to provide ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Our staff is also encouraged to seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high-level of proficiency and skill in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Conduct volunteer and client (child & caregiver) enrollments, including individual orientations, interviews, and completion of any other enrollment processes.
• Assess and refer families for alternative or additional services as needed.
• Complete reference checks as necessary to gain additional data to complete the assessment process.
• Review all enrollment information and assessments and make recommendations for participation in the program contributing to successful match relationships.
• Effectively align volunteer interests and qualifications with service options of agency, determine matches, facilitate match meetings, provide support, assess training needs, and determine targeting goals.
• Consult with other service delivery staff and/or supervisors to provide the highest support level and collaboration to ensure smooth transition among functions.
• Develop, promote, and implement individual and group match activities to support ongoing volunteer involvement with the child and agency affiliation through individualized recognition, annual events, and re-engagement strategies.
• Effectively utilize assessment tools to track match impact on youth development and conduct exit interviews at match closure.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for each match according to standards and utilize technology to report, synthesize and analyze data.
• Coordinate with partners to ensure the success of programs at schools, workplace, and community organization sites.
• Required to work occasional weekends or nights to accommodate client family schedules. Routine schedule includes an assigned evening. Specialists work with their managers to create a schedule.
• Required to attend agency-wide fundraising and program activities, recruitment and additional events that support the mission of BBBS Broward.
• Travel requirement can at times be up to 30% of work time. (We are aligning meetings in our office so this travel time may be more limited.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in a pertinent field is preferred. (Social Work, Psychology, or other community strengthening related field is preferred). Equivalency reviewed.

Years of Related Work Experience:

Two years of related work experience in non-profit program services, case management, community client support or similar. Equivalency reviewed.

Skill Requirements:

• Language - English, Spanish – discuss all during interview.
• Ability to meet KPIs and performance expectations.
• Work in a team environment while meeting individual, direct team and overall team goals.
• Pivot at any time there is a change in priorities.
• Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in technical areas such as Microsoft Office: Sharepoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Proficiency with CRMs, databases and technology (such as Matchforce/Salesforce and Dialpad) is desired. Enter correct and thorough records.
• Excellent oral communication skills reflecting solid customer service both in-person, electronically and via the telephone.
• Ability to use time effectively, work independently, focus on details, adapt to shifting priorities, and position and promote opportunities.
• Presentation skills to effectively promote the agency’s mission and vision, both internally and externally that move people to action is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, occasional lifting of 25 pounds, sitting at workstation and supporting community activities and events.

Travel: Must have a car, valid driver’s license, and meet state required automobile insurance minimums. Ability to drive and travel to sites and agency events. Current proof of insurance.

Other Background: We require a valid FL Driver’s License, current insurance and an applicant to participate in background screening through FCP Clearinghouse. Information is posted at https://info.flclearinghouse.com to reference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of programs or activities are charged with supporting this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

BBBS Broward has a Zero Tolerance Policy for discrimination in our workplace. It offends our agency’s core values which include a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. All BBBS employees, volunteers and community members are expected to join with and uphold this commitment.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person