Meet Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, a 2024 Best Places to Work Honoree

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County was established by the Florida Legislature as a countywide special taxing district to strengthen the lives of Pinellas County children and families.

How would you describe your company to someone outside of your industry? In Pinellas County, children are 16% of the population and 100% of our future. For more than 75 years, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County has been making children a priority, advocating for their best interests and investing to improve their futures.

JWB is an independent special taxing district that was established by a Special Act of the Florida Legislature in 1946 to guard the rights and needs of Pinellas County children. We are governed by an 11-member board that responsibly directs taxpayer dollars to ensure children are ready to learn, thrive and succeed in homes, schools and neighborhoods that are healthy and safe.

Last year, JWB’s investments strengthened the lives of 70,000 children and families through 100 quality programs that were delivered by 53 Pinellas County nonprofit agencies. Plus, tens of thousands more benefited from collaborations to address childhood hunger, grade-level reading, preventable child deaths, children’s mental health and early brain development. Our investments and work are focused on six strategic result areas: early childhood development, school readiness, school success, prevention of child abuse and neglect, strengthening community and organizational capacity.

Are you currently hiring? Yes

If hiring, are you hiring to maintain or increase current staffing levels? Increase

What is a common trait you find in ideal candidates? What’s a common question you ask in the job interview process? “What about our mission resonates with you?” is a common question asked of candidates during the interview process. We want to gauge a candidate’s understanding and appreciation for JWB’s unique mission and awesome responsibility of strengthening children’s lives and safeguarding their futures. Why not choose a career where you make a living and make a difference?

Which of the following are offered by your company?

• Stand-up desks
• Snacks
• Health benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Ability to work remotely
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off for charitable activities
• Off-site company outings
• Dress down day or relaxed dress code
• Personal days and/or paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Does your company offer any tuition assistance or education benefits to employees to support their professional development? Employees enrolled in degree programs may receive some financial assistance and/or release time. JWB reserves the right to limit the number of credit hours of course study that an employee may be realistically enrolled in without reducing productivity. Courses must not interfere with job responsibilities and may be taken during work hours only with the prior approval of the supervisor. Degree programs may be at the undergraduate or graduate level. However, graduate programs must be job related to be considered for reimbursement. Individual courses not leading to a degree must be job related to be considered for reimbursement. All degree programs and/or academic credit courses must be taken at an accredited college or university.

Does your company have an internship program? No

Are there any other perks offered or employee benefits that stand out? JWB offers comprehensive onboarding, orientation and training/coaching for new hires, along with a virtual buddy mentoring program that matches more seasoned employees with new hires.

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