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B. Organization Capability (Continued) <br />4. How does your program differ from similar ones provided in the community? How do the programs complement <br />rnose orrerea oy omer agenciess-I <br />United Against Poverty works closely with our fellow non -profits in Indian River County. UP and our <br />community partners such as Dynamic Life Recovery Community, Phoenix Rising, and CareerSource <br />Research Coast are constantly making referrals to each other based on the individuals need. With 120 <br />community partners, UP can find assistance for the individual even if they do not need our services at that <br />time. <br />Success Training Employment Program (STEP) does not duplicate services already being provided to <br />individuals within the county by design. We provide services to those who are not currently served due to <br />moderate to extreme barriers to employment. Individuals with barriers such as lack of work history, poor <br />work history, criminal records and educational limitations are not preferred choices for programs that <br />focus on making quick and easy placements of highly qualified candidates. Our program does not <br />disenfranchise those individuals. Our goal is to work with those individuals and provide them the <br />resources to transition from unemployment to self-sufficiency; providing them the ongoing resources they <br />need to progress in employment and ultimately permanently break the cycle of poverty in their lives. <br />Through our efforts with STEP, we recognized the need to design an extension that works directly with <br />local trade employers who are in need of qualified employees. By taking part in five days of on-the-job <br />training with our employer partner, participants can begin mastering the skills that are highly desired by <br />trade employers. And by taking part in three days of emotional intelligence training, participants become a <br />more confident, well-rounded job candidate. <br />is <br />5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid <br />)roressionai positions ana para support staff posmons. <br />The two Programs staff who dedicate the most time to Build UP are our Programs Director and Workforce <br />Development Specialist. They work closely with our employer partners to arrange a Build UP cohort with <br />training that fits their specific needs. Our STEP Facilitator leads the participants' emotional intelligence <br />portion of the program. Our two Success Coaches work closely with the participants after they have finished <br />the program as a mentor and track their employment journey for the next two years. Our Intake Coordinator, <br />Crisis Navigation Manager, and Crisis Navigation Coordinator also dedicate a portion of their time to the <br />program by referring our members to the program. <br />n. uo mese programs utuize voiunteers:, it yes, please bnetly descnbe. <br />UP Indian River County regularly utilizes volunteers for administrative efforts and special events. The local <br />and corporate Board of Directors serve as community boards on a volunteer basis. In 2021, 350 volunteers <br />provided 13,000 hours of volunteer service: a value of $371,000. Because of the specialized skill set needed <br />for Build UP, UP staff and our employee partners will be utilized. <br />1. uescnption of the countywide purpose the tunds will be used tor. <br />The county wide purpose We are seeking funding in the amount of $11,690 to support a portion of the <br />salaries of the Programs Director and Workforce Development Specialist. These positions are essential in <br />preparing and delivering this expansion of our complete workforce development program. These positions <br />help the participant see their potential. <br />204 <br />C7 <br />is <br />