Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.,... is Hiring a Director of Housing and Homelessness Prevention Near Boston, MA
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall management, oversight and coordination of all Housing and Homelessness programs.
Oversee and provide leadership for all staff, and direct supervision for coordinators, manager and supervisors.
Responsible for and organize, recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and personnel problem resolution for the department.
Develop, manage and monitor Department budgets.
Oversee donor acquisition, stewardship, development and appreciation; special events; foundation grants; direct mail appeals and other development activities.
Secure, maintain and renew government grants.
Initiate and maintain relationships with the funding sources and potential funding sources related to the activities and functions supervised by the position.
Represent the organization at speaking engagements, neighborhood and community meetings, public hearings, and other public forums.
Participate in strategic planning and risk management for the agency as well as the Housing Department.
Establish/maintain sound relationships with property managers, real estate community to develop housing and placement resources on behalf of program.
Initiate new program ventures to enhance department scope and provide comprehensive services to target population.
Participate in Department Head meetings and other agency-wide events; acts as an integral part of the Agency’s management team.
Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Service Management or related field and five to ten years of experience in Human Services Management; and supervisory experience required.
Advanced degree preferred.
Extensive knowledge of housing and homelessness issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of government policies and practices.
Ability to work effectively with public and private agencies in pursuit of departmental goals and objectives.
Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.