What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF HOUSING STABILIZATION AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT position at Just A Start?
Position Summary :
Just A Start is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Housing Stabilization and Financial Empowerment to lead and strengthen programs that provide critical support to individuals and families striving for housing stability and financial security. This role is pivotal in advancing Just A Start's vision of integrating stable housing with supportive services and workforce training to foster long-term economic mobility. We are seeking an experienced leader and collaborator who is passionate about economic mobility and housing, skilled in program management, and committed to fostering a culture of innovation, impact, and empowerment. The Director will work closely with internal teams, funders, and external partners to expand resources, enhance service delivery, and ensure measurable outcomes that advance housing and financial stability for the communities we serve.
Organizational Background :
Just A Start believes that access to stable housing and sustainable careers are the essential building blocks of equitable communities. For 56 years, we have addressed the fundamental needs of individuals and families who have been systemically denied opportunities to realize their full potential.
Our programs include affordable housing, education and job training, and comprehensive support services spanning Cambridge and beyond. We have developed and currently operate 645 affordable apartments. We also provide financial and technical assistance to support stable housing for low- and moderate-income tenants and homeowners. Finally, we prepare individuals of all ages and circumstances with the skills and knowledge they need to secure family-sustaining careers, leveraging their talents to achieve economic mobility and strengthen the region's workforce.
Just A Start's recently completed strategic plan reaffirms our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the people we serve, including advancing an integrated model that combines housing with access to a continuum of supportive services and workforce training that allow for personal growth and economic mobility. To do so will require that we build our capacity to learn and adapt.
Key Job Activities :
Your role in contributing to Just A Start's success, and that of the people we serve, is to lead a talented and experienced team of 15 staff members providing services in four programmatic areas :
- Resident Services
- Financial Empowerment
- Housing Stabilization & Mediation
- Homeownership Programs
All the programs lead with respect for participants and prioritizing their goals, and our success is driven by expertise in navigation, empowerment, and conflict resolution.
Resident Services
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Financial Empowerment
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Housing Stabilization & Mediation :
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Homeownership Programs
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Keys to Success : Qualifications and Skills
Leadership & Strategic Vision
Ability to collaboratively contribute as a member of the Leadership Team and report on programs to the Board.
Program and People Management
Financial and Fund Development Expertise
Impact Measurement and Data-Driven Decision Making
Partnerships and Community Engagement
Technical and Subject Matter Expertise
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Salary and Benefits :
This is a 37.5-hour per week hybrid remote / in-the-office position with a salary range of $120,000- $140,000. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am-5 pm, with a minimum of 3 days in the office, with team meetings at the office on Mondays.
In addition to a competitive salary, Just A Start offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, transportation benefits, early release at 2 pm every Friday, 20 PTO days in the first year, 13 paid holidays, volunteer time off, employee assistance program and a 401k savings plan with a 3% employer contribution.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000