Housing Specialist - Framingham, United States - Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS of Metrowest)

Description

JFS of Metrowest


Job Title:
Housing Specialist


Salary Range:
Commensurate with Level of Education and Experience


Work Schedule:
Full-Time


Position Description:

Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest is a Framingham, Massachusetts based non-profit agency that provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need.

JFS is a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic organization with deep roots in both the Jewish and broader community.


Responsibilities:

• Research and identify all types of affordable housing opportunities (public and private)
• Develop a system for tracking this information and sharing with agency staff and clients
• Perform outreach to help identify and secure other apartments through existing or new relationships
• Help follow up on leads from community members
• Build relationships with landlords, property managers and staff at housing agencies
• Develop a system for sharing real time housing opportunities and resources with staff and clients
• Work with other agency staff and volunteers to help clients connect to resources for furnishing apartments once they do have the opportunity to move into a more affordable place

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3+ years of postdegree work experience
• Project management experience a plus
• Volunteer management experience a plus
• Experience working with landlords/property management groups a plus
• Brings a Positive Attitude to the Position
• Is Trustworthy and Respectful to JFS Clients, Staff, Volunteers and Community Partners
• Has Ability/Willingness to Take Direction/Supervision and Follow Instructions
• Makes Decisions Thoughtfully, Responsibly and With Care
• Is Highly Motivated
• Performs Tasks and Duties Efficiently and Effectively
• Meets Established Performance/Productivity Standards
• Possesses Ability to Remain Task Focused
• Possesses Ability To Manage Occupational Stress
• Is Accountable and Able to Work Within Deadlines

Agency Information:

JFS is a Framingham, Massachusetts based non-profit agency, founded in 1979, that provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need.

The annual budget is approximately $4.5 million. JFS has deep roots in both the Jewish and the broader community. It is a diverse and inclusive organization.

The agency serves Metrowest and Greater Boston area residents regardless of religion, race, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law and promotes inclusiveness and diversity in hiring, retention, promotion and board and committee recruitment.

Guided by a tradition of social responsibility and compassion, JFS is dedicated to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, treating people with dignity and compassion, helping people achieve and sustain healthy lives and independence, providing culturally relevant services and collaborating with community partners to broaden our impacts.

JFS is governed by an unpaid Board of Directors who, with the agency's chief executive officer and senior leadership team, oversee a staff of 75 who offer a range of vital programs targeted to strengthening children and families, helping individuals and families to "make ends meet," keeping elders safe and healthy, supporting new Americans and building a strong community.

The agency maintains cost-effective programs; utilizes over 200 trained volunteers who work in conjunction with staff.

Dynamic— with Purpose
- and Impact. JFS' leadership is committed to significant and continued organization improvement that includes constant review of programmatic and financial health metrics. Performance measurement and knowledge management at are central. The programmatic goals are to ensure that all services of the agency demonstrate clear purpose, measurable impacts, high team performance and responsiveness and relevance to the community's rapidly changing needs and to reach those in a responsible fiscal manner.


Application:


To apply, complete the form located here:

Resume and cover letter required.

Pay:
$45, $58,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within a one hour commute of Framingham, MA?

Work Location:
In person