What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housing and Homelessness Prevention position at Action for Boston Community Development, Inc., (ABCD)?
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.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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