JFS of Metrowest
JOB OPENING
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.
Across the agency JFS clients are facing the challenges of an increasingly difficult housing market. More and more individuals and families are housing unstable and/or homeless. This position will work closely with case managers across the agency to identify affordable housing opportunities and provide additional capacity for staff and clients to apply for and secure those opportunities or other rental assistance and housing resources when it they are available.
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
- Provide additional capacity to and expertise to assist with housing applications and accessing housing resources
- 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 post-degree work experience
- Project management experience a plus
- Volunteer management experience a plus
- Experience working with landlords/property management groups a plus
- Annual Influenza (FLU) vaccination and vaccinations against COVID-19 in compliance with CDC recommendations and agency policies
JFS Seeks a Candidate that:
- 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:
JFS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, BIPOC, Latinx and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
To apply, complete the following form (resume and cover letter required):
https://jfsofmetrowest.wufoo.com/forms/interested-in-working-at-jfs-apply-now