Employment Info

Project Hope currently has the following employment opportunities available:

• Director of Education and Career Development
• Director of Child & Family Services
• Foundation & Corporate Grants Manager
• Senior Case Manager
• Case Manager
• ABE Teacher

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume. 

Director of Education and Career Development

Project Hopes seeks an experienced, dynamic program leader for the position of Director of Education and Career Development. The Director will play a leadership role internally guiding the development and integration of adult and workforce development programs across the agency and, externally, providing strategic leadership to position Project Hope as a leader in the workforce development arena. The ideal candidate will possess strong content expertise in workforce development and/or adult education and have significant program management and staff development experience. Understanding of the public policy issues impacting workforce development is essential. Familiarity with the population served by Project Hope and the ability to connect with the mission, values and culture of organization is vital.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Director of Education and Career Development is responsible for the oversight, growth and integration of all adult education and workforce development programs. Currently, Career Development services include a range of resources so low-income women can advance economically, including: career planning; goal setting; referrals for schools, training and job placement; intensive career exploration retreats; financial literacy workshops; career coaching; and more. Specifically, the Director will oversee:
• Transition to Work Collaborative, a partnership with eight family shelters in Boston which extends our comprehensive career services to more than 250 homeless parents each year currently staying in these partner shelters.
• Employer Partnerships, a program offered in conjunction with local hospitals that provides case management and job training to prepare individuals for a career in the healthcare field.
• Adult Learning Program which offers a full time basic adult education program, including intensive academics with creative programming, GED preparation and ESOL classes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and manage program staff while creating an atmosphere that fosters innovation, empowerment and achievement.
• Design and develop inventive program strategies to move participants towards gainful employment.
• Provide strategic planning leadership to position Project Hope as a leader in workforce development.
• Nurture, develop and expand relationships with agencies, government, and other entities supporting workforce development.
• Research industry/employment trends and keep abreast of current trends in field; research best practices to inform program design and staff performance.
• Hire, supervise, coach and evaluate staff.
• Develop and monitor budgets and financial statements; manage all contracts and subcontracts, and ensure compliance with contract and other reporting requirements.
• Ensure implementation of data collection and research activities through the Project Hope database system “Efforts to Outcomes” (ETO).

Qualifications:

• Management, supervision and team building experience.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in program development.
• Significant content knowledge of and experience in education and workforce development with a focus on low income and/or homeless family population.
• Experience with public/private funding sources and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, resourceful, team player with ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Experience with performance management and outcomes driven programming.
• Computer literacy.
• Academic degree: BA, Masters (preferred) in Human Services, Economic Development or management fields.
• Language skills: English and Spanish preferred.

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Director of Child & Family Services

Project Hopes seeks an experienced, dynamic program leader for the position of Director of Child & Family Services. The Director will play a leadership role internally guiding the development and integration of both family and center-based child care programs in the agency as well as the development of new family education & support programs. Externally, the Director will provide strategic leadership to position Project Hope as a “best practices” leader in the provision of child care and family education. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in early childhood education, curriculum development, staff training and family engagement and, have strong program management and experience. Understanding of the public policy issues impacting early childhood education is essential. Familiarity with the population served by Project Hope and the ability to connect with the mission, values and culture of organization is vital.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Director of Child & Family Services is responsible for the oversight and growth of our center based and family child care provider network, and the development of new programs in family education. The Director will work closely with the Directors of the child care center and family child care network and will oversee:

• The Children’s Center, a licensed infant/toddler/preschool program serving children living in our family shelter and from the neighborhood. The Center holds NAYCE accreditation from the National Association for the education of Young Children and will soon enter the pre-planning phase for a major facility renovation which will ensure sustained program quality.
• The Family Child Care Business Enterprise, an innovative venture that trains low-income women for child care careers and oversees a network of home-based family day care businesses. Trainees take part in college-level child development coursework, internships, and business preparation. Day care providers are assisted with their professional development and business success. Women gifted in caring for children gain the skills and support leading to decent-paying jobs, running their own businesses, or working in child care centers, while other low-income mothers in the workforce gain access to quality care for their children.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead, motivate and manage program staff while creating an atmosphere that fosters innovation, empowerment and achievement.
• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive professional development plan for child care staff and family child care providers.
• Create new/expanded programming to support parent/child and family education.
• Design innovative strategies to foster family engagement.
• Provide support and leadership to the Children’s Center during pre-development and development phases of planned renovation.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote child care programs in the community.
• Cultivate, maintain and expand relationships with agencies, government, and other entities supporting early childhood education.
• Develop and monitor budgets and financial statements, and ensure compliance with contract and other reporting requirements.
• Ensure implementation of data collection and research activities through the Project Hope database system “Efforts to Outcomes” (ETO).

Qualifications
• Management, supervision and team building experience.
• Proven capacity to implement innovative programming and curriculum enhancements in the areas of early childhood education.
• Demonstrated experience with Department of Early Education and care licensing requirements and compliance, as well as national accreditation standards.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance to program staff.
• Excellent communication skills including oral, written and organizational skills.
• Self-starter, resourceful, team player with ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Experience with performance management and outcomes driven programming.
• Computer literacy.
• Academic degree: B.A. required
• Language skills: English and Spanish preferred.

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Foundation & Corporate Grants Manager

Project Hope, a multi-service agency that assists families with moving beyond homelessness and poverty, seeks a grants manager to further advance the organization’s fundraising success. Job training, adult education, housing services, and shelter are among the services Project Hope offers to low-income families. The organization has a $4.5 million annual budget and a diversified revenue base. This development professional will be based at Project Hope’s attractive new community building, which is the first environmentally “green” building in Roxbury.

The Foundation & Corporate Grants Manger will manage all foundation, corporate, government, United Way and other institutional grants. The Grants Manager will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, writing and stewarding grant opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of non-profit fundraising and grant writing, and will have knowledge of local and national funding opportunities. Familiarity with the population served by Project Hope and the ability to connect with the mission, values and culture of the organization is vital.

Reporting to the Director of Development & External Affairs, the Foundation & Corporate Grants Manager is responsible for the oversight and growth of the agency’s grant-related fundraising initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Research, develop and write competitive grant proposals.
• Work with Director of Development & External Affairs to design a proactive development plan focused on expanding funding streams from foundation, corporate and government donors and plan a cultivation strategy that is aligned with Project Hope’s mission and goals.
• Perform prospect research on existing and prospective funding sources.
• Work collaboratively with department and agency staff to develop proposals, prepare reports and arrange site visits and other funder-related meetings and communications.
• Manage existing grant tracking efforts by working with Development Associate to maintain excellent historical records, meet deadlines, reporting dates, etc.

Qualifications:
• 5 years experience in grant development or equivalent
• Proven grant writing experience and familiarity with non-profit fundraising.
• Ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills, attention to detail, demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Superior organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Supervision and team building experience.
• Knowledge of low income and/or homeless family population.

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Senior Case Manager

Project Hope seeks an experienced Senior Case Manager to provide support and supervision to case management staff and ensure that all case management services are of high quality, client centered and handled with the optimal professional care. The Senior Case Manager will work with the housing and case management staff team in the areas of emergency/crisis intervention, accessing resources to maximize income and housing stabilization and support. The Senior Case Manager will also maintain a modest caseload and ensure that staff members are cross trained to support all functions of the Housing and Case Management Services Department. This position requires Level III case management skills.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide support and direct supervision to housing and case management staff.
• Convene and facilitate client case review conferences and meetings as assigned.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments.
• Ensure the development of and review of Individual Service Plans for each client and monitor implementation through regular supervision with case management staff.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access resources.
• Provide immediate and effective interventions for crisis/emergency situations, conflict resolution situations and bridge communication in a supportive and skillful manner.
• Conduct home visits to clients.
• Foster and maintain a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere for staff and clients.
• Utilize ETO software to collect client data and prepare reports as required.
• Consult with Project Hope program staff and serve as Liaison between Project Hope and external community providers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology or human services field preferred.
• MSW or LICSW a plus.
• Computer literate, database systems, data collection.
Experience
• Must have at least two years of direct staff supervision
• Minimum of five years providing intensive case management services preferred.
• Understanding of low-income and/or homeless family population and their needs.
• Outreach and home visiting experience.
• Familiarity with outcome driven programs.
• Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing.
Skills
• Proven ability and skills in comprehensive client assessment of service needs.
• Solid crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent relationship building skills in general, and specifically, a thorough understanding of healthy client relationship boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate and mentor staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction as well as to function as a team member/leader.
• Ability to work well with internal and external service providers.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Supervision:
This position will be supervised by the Director of Housing & Case Management Services.

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Case Manager

Project Hope seeks an experienced Case Manager to provide high quality comprehensive needs assessment of clients seeking services. The case manager will design an individual service plan that is centered on the needed and desired services and goals. The Case Manager will work with the housing and case management senior/staff team in the area of emergency/crisis intervention, accessing resources to maximize income, and housing stabilization and support. The Case Manager will maintain a moderate caseload. All case management staff are cross trained to support all functions of the Housing and Case Management Services Department. This position requires Level III case management skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments.
• Ensure the development of and review of Individual Service Plans for each client and monitor implementation through regular supervision with supervisor.
• Participate in all client case review conferences and meetings as assigned.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access resources.
• Provide immediate and effective interventions for crisis/emergency situations, conflict resolution situations and bridge communication in a supportive and skillful manner.
• Conduct home visits to clients.
• Foster and maintain a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere with staff and clients.
• Utilize ETO software to collect client data and prepare reports as required.
• Consult with Project Hope program staff and serve as Liaison between Project Hope and external community providers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology or human services field preferred.

• Computer literate, database systems, data collection.

Experience

• Minimum of five years providing intensive case management services preferred.

• Understanding of low-income and/or homeless family population and their needs.

• Outreach and home visiting experience.

• Familiarity with outcome driven programs.

• Valid MA Driver’s License in good standing.

Skills

• Proven ability and skills in comprehensive client assessment of service needs.

• Solid crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent relationship building skills in general, and specifically, a thorough understanding of healthy client relationship boundaries.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable of working independently with minimal direction as well as to function as a team member/leader.

• Ability to work well with internal and external service providers.

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Supervision:

This position will be supervised by the Director of Housing & Case Management Services.

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ABE Teacher

Project Hope seeks an experienced ABE Teacher to provide quality group, learner-centered instruction to low-income adult women enabling them to reach their educational goals and achieve self-sufficiency. The ABE Teacher will work collaboratively with the ALP Education Team and will be supervised by the program director.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Incorporate the principles of holistic education to reinforce the learner-centered ideal of the ALP
• Using the Curriculum Frameworks as a guide, design and deliver creative lesson plans and teaching materials based on students’ needs
• In collaboration with the ALP Education Team, create a learning environment adherent to the values declared in the ALP Mission Statement
• Maintain an appropriately managed classroom
• Monitor and assess students’ progress on an ongoing basis
• Develop and maintain learning plans with each student
• Meet with students on a regular basis to provide academic counseling
• Work in collaboration with the education counselors to understand students’ barriers
• Integrate computer-aided instruction and technology into lessons as appropriate

Qualifications:
• Education Minimum: BA in Education or related field
• Four years experience teaching adult learners preferred
• Ability to adapt teaching style and materials to the individual needs and
learning styles of the students
• Experience working with homeless, low-income women and diverse populations
• Superior listening, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, record keeping and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Flexibility, sense of humor, patience, assertiveness
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to maintain proper professional boundaries

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Project Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Hope's Community Building is a certified eco-friendly building which supports the health and well-being of its workers and its neighbors. We have special facilities for those who choose to bike to work, and both our locations are accessible by public transportation.