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Human Resources Recruitment Bulletin #1737
June 26, 2009

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SOCIAL WORKER - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Develop and implement emergency protocols and interventions for the department and HPP initiatives. Conduct clinical assessments on program participants and provide service recommendations and referrals. Develop clinical resources and partnerships to impact change for participants. Provide periodic trainings and support to non-clinical staff. Develop referral relationships with community-based mental health providers. Develop reciprocal relationships with hospitals to focus on families. Recruit and supervise interns. Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as required. Provide reports, recommendations, and updates to the Director of Housing. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field, with three years of experience working with families in a human service or related setting required. Clinical license required. Must be able to develop and implement program protocols and procedures. Bilingual skills preferred. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with multi-discipline staff and individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds.

PROJECT DIRECTOR - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Provide oversight of project management activities. Assist with financial management, fundraising activities, public relations, and homeless prevention coalition development. Ensure project’s goals and outcomes are in compliance with funding source regulations. Coordinate services within targeted ABCD Neighborhood Service Centers. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and documentation of all staff supervision and training activities. Oversee the implementation of outreach through local marketing. Recommend policies and program procedures to the Director of Housing, and administer approved policies and procedures. Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as needed. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management or a related field, with three to five years of successful administrative and supervisory experience required. Successful project-based experience a must. Must be able to manage multiple and complex tasks. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOUSING SPECIALISTS - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Assist at-risk clients with maintaining housing and/or identifying affordable housing. Educate clients and landlords with information, referrals, and other services in the community in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Work with the Mediation Specialist to assist clients with negotiation with landlords, property managers, housing authorities, and human service and community agencies. Work with local neighborhood site staff to identify at-risk households, as well as maintain administrative accountability towards the local site director. Conduct workshops to aid in eviction prevention. Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Project Director. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with college level courses towards a degree. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related field preferred. Three to five years of relevant experience required. Some experience and knowledge of issues related to housing, homelessness, and subsidies highly preferred. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual skills a plus. Ability to handle a variety of assignments and work some evenings if necessary. Valid driver’s license required. Must pass a CORI check. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND RESOURCE DEVELOPERS - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Responsible for community organizing and outreach activities to support the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP). Develop and distribute community awareness materials. Organize meetings and forums. Network and link community agencies with the HPP to provide resources and support to the targeted population. Foster relationships with private landlords, maintain inventory of housing units, and set up partnerships and referral networks with service providers. Create and develop with designated staff a referral database and family resource guide. Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as required. Provide reports and updates to the Program Manager and/or Housing Director. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Human Services or a related field, with one to three years of relevant experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be able to facilitate large and diverse urban groups. Ability to work on multiple tasks and be highly organized required. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

MEDIATION SPECIALIST - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Assist clients in negotiations with landlords, property managers, housing authorities, and human service and community agencies to maintain permanent housing. Conduct informational workshops and educate tenants of housing rights. Assist landlords with “Early Warning Systems” information to identify at-risk tenants prior to judicial actions. Develop legal services referral networks. Work closely with Housing Court Advocates. Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Program Director. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Human Services or a related field, with one to three years of supervisory experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Paralegal or law students encouraged to apply. Must have experience in and knowledge of homeless and housing issues, housing law and subsidies, benefits programs, Massachusetts General Laws, and state sanitary code regarding rental housing. Exceptional written and oral communication skills required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Bilingual skills a plus. Must pass a CORI check. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

STABILIZATION WORKER - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Work with the Community Housing Specialist to develop stabilization plans for at-risk clients within the community to prevent homelessness. Maintain relationships with clients and community resources. Maintain accurate case notes and document activities of clients. Responsible for outreach activities to engage participants in neighborhoods. Continue to identify resources and solicit donations to assist households in maintaining housing. Work closely with the Community Outreach and Resource Developer on public awareness campaigns. Provide weekly and monthly reports. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED, with college level courses towards a degree. Must have at least one to three years of relevant experience. Some experience and knowledge of issues related to housing, homelessness, and subsidies preferred. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle a variety of assignments required. Must be able to work some evenings if necessary. Valid driver’s license required. Bilingual skills a plus. Must pass a CORI check. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

DATA ANALYSIS AND MARKETING SPECIALISTS - HPP
Housing and Homelessness Department

Responsible for input and output procedures of the agency-wide data system, as well as coordinate all data systems for the department. Develop statistical and data reports, program progress reports for development, grants and proposals, and PowerPoint presentations. Act as department information liaison with internal departments and outside agencies. Responsible for developing all news and marketing documentation for the department. Attend internal and external meetings and trainings as required. Maintain data integrity and confidentiality. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Business Management, with three to five years of relevant experience required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge of various software applications required. Must have demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with exceptional organizational skills. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

Email: hr@bostonabcd.org (Please indicate the job title you’re interested in the subject line! Attachments in Microsoft Word ONLY, please.)

Please direct resumes and inquiries to:
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
Human Resources
Department 161
178 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02111 

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