About JPNDC

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a grassroots community development corporation anchored in 47 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to help transform the lives and amplify the voices of Boston residents who have been excluded from prosperity by an inequitable economic system. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire. Based in Jamaica Plain, we envision an equitable and inclusive Boston in which all people have access to secure housing, economic prosperity for their families, safe and vibrant childcare, and neighborhoods with strong community relationships, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential.

JPNDC's Family Childcare program (FCC) is a system of 80 independent licensed early educators offering childcare in their homes to low-income children with public childcare subsidies. JPNDC supports educators in providing high-quality early education and care designed to prepare children for success in school and life. We also support families through an array of wraparound services and enrichment activities.

What We Offer

JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package!

• Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health insurance, vision, and Altus dental insurance.
• Two weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year and 14 recognized holidays per year.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance and a vested 403b retirement plan.
• CEU Credit or comparable training offers to support professional development in areas of DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.

The Role:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of others, consider applying! The RAM/WP (Resident Advocacy, Mobility, and Wellness Program) helps residents of JPNDC properties build income, assets, and financial capability through individualized coaching, referrals, and resource navigation. RAM/WP Mobility Mentors play an essential role in enabling tenant families to achieve meaningful and measurable progress toward the goals that residents set for themselves.

Duties:

• Recruit program participants through various methods, including group presentations, flyering, door knocking, and networking
• Work with each participant to complete an Individual Training and Services Plan and a Contract of Participation
• Help participants set and achieve goals in job searches, placement, retention, and advancement
• Assist participants with other goals such as education, training, budgeting, debt management, credit, and preparing for homeownership
• Make referrals to service providers as needed
• Determine when a participant can successfully graduate from the program
• Monitor escrow accounts and approve escrow disbursement in collaboration with program management
• Enter notes on interactions with participants, steps taken, and outcomes achieved in a shared database
• Coordinate community-building events with residents as needed
• Provide group workshops
• Perform clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning, filing, faxing, printing, and logging
• Work from multiple job sites and meet participants in their homes if needed

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Associate degree in social work or a related field, or 2-3 years' experience in human services, social work, case management, or related areas
• Experience working in a diverse and dynamic work environment
• Experience with Salesforce, Bonterra, or other CRMs
• Experience planning and executing community events
• Reliable transportation
• Familiarity with presenting to groups of people
• Knowledge of local community resources and/or ability to identify appropriate resources
• Availability to work nights and weekends with advance notice
• Strong mediation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and achieve timely completion of assignments
• Demonstrated comfortability with Microsoft Suite, Smartsheets, and/or other technology platforms.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule, including scheduled nights and weekends, and frequent site visits.

Employment Terms/Compensation:

This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefits package. Salary range is $55,000-$65,000, based on experience.

JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer