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SPACE AVAILABLE--Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action--• 3,000 square feet • Partial sublet or entire space available • Fresh paint and new carpeting • Projected availability: April 1, 2007 • Rate psf: $32 • Conference Room with a/v capabilities available Contact: Donna Colon at 212-419-8775 or email: dcolon@demos.org

ASSISTANT--The BoXolution Int Company--The BoXolution Int Company with offices in New York City, Chicago, Washington, Moscow and Latvia seeks new assistants. This position is responsible for people who are looking for part time job. Number of vacancy -- 30. Duties include communication with buyers, answering phone calls,other duties will be provided by supervisor. The position requires 10-12 hours per week. Complementary skills in any of the following fields, though not required, would be a plus: computer and organization skills, experience in office work. The successful candidates will get $500--2000 in a week. If you are interested in this position, you can call 8883290666 or (most prefered) send your resume to doithome@onebox.com

ASST. DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE - BRONX--Housing Management--RE Mgmt Co has the following position available in the Bronx. Supervise maintenance staff, coordinate hiring, and over-see staff scheduling. Establish preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical equip and site projects with Dir. Property Mgmt, HR., & Technical Services. Conduct job performance evaluations, generate, assign, & track work orders and respond to emergencies. Reports to Director of Maintenance. Experience supervising union employees a must. Computer literacy, strong customer service & communications skills required. Fax resume to BMHR at 718-642-6910 or e-mail to RRobertson@grcrealty.com EOE

CASE WORK/COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONSULTANT, SAFE HOMES PROJECT--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success youth and families, is seeking an engaging and energetic individual for a Case Work/Community Outreach opportunity that is available at our Safe Homes Project in Brooklyn. The Case Work/Community Outreach Counsultant plans and conducts outreach in the LGBTQ community, providing information about Safe Homes Project (SHP) services, including newly expanded services for gay male and transmale survivors of partner violence. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree. Prior counseling and advocacy experience plus experience working with domestic violence and/or LGBTQ issures required. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Bilingual English-Spanish a plus. Must be available one evening per week from 5-8 PM. Go to www.goodshepherds.org for a complete description and application instructions.

CASE WORKER, FBH ADOLESCENT SERVICES--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people and families, has a Case Worker position available in the Adolescent Services unit of our Foster Boarding Home in the Bronx. The Case Worker provides comprehensive casework services for both young people and their families. Engage youth and families in a problem solving process that leads to an appropriate plan of permanency. Monitor foster homes to ensure youth are being cared for properly. Develop community relationships in order to utilize local resources on behalf of families. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a field related to Human Services. Candidates must be able to establish working relationships with clients in need of counseling and supportive services. Must enjoy working with adolescents and have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective. Go to www.goodshepherds.org for a complete description and application instructions.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE CENTER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES--St. Vincent's Services--St. Vincent's Services is looking to interview Social Work and other professionals in the Chemical Dependence field, in anticipation of broadening our services in Brooklyn, Queens, & Staten Island. Conduct intakes, assessments, & group/individual counseling in our OASAS-licensed program. Maintain documentation in accordance with regulations, conduct outreach efforts, and make referrals. Example of possible future openings are below: •SR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER LMSW + 3 years salaried post-MSW experience. •CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER LMSW + 1 year salaried experience. •SR COUNSELOR CASAC-T + 2 years salaried experience. Mail/fax resumes to: Personnel Director, St. Vincent's Services Inc. 66 Boerum Place Brooklyn NY 11201 (718) 422-2312 - EOE www.svs.org

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeks Clinical Social Workers at new Transitional Residence and Drop-In Center for single homeless women (Susan's Place, opening June 2007) to engage clients with appropriate concern for their social, mental health, substance abuse and health problems; maintain written & computer-generated case records; supervise case managers; provide counseling to clients and training to non-clinical staff; and lead educational & support groups. MSW required. Solid clinical skills, group work experience and supervisory experience a plus. EOE employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Send letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org before March 16, 2007. Visit www.careforthehomeless.org.

COMMUNITY WOKER (BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH), FBH FOSTER CARE SERVICES--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people and families, has a Community Worker opportunity available at our Foster Boarding Home in the Bronx. The Bilingual Community Worker assists Social Workers in the provision of services to natural parents, foster parents and children. Accompany Social Worker on home visits when necessary. Provide escort transportation services to children in our care when foster parents are unable to do so. Assist in the supervision of child/parent visits at the agency and cover Saturday visiting hours. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and be bilingual English/Spanish. Must be a mature individual with good judgment. Ability to work various shifts and be flexible to work different hours when required. Valid driver's license required. Go to www.goodshepherds.org for a complete description and application instructions.

CONTRACT ORGANIZER--Professional Staff Congress/CUNY, AFT Local 2334--The Professional Staff Congress, AFT Local 2334, is a progressive, activist union representing 20,000 faculty and professional staff at the City University of New York. The PSC seeks experienced individual to fill temporary (up to 2 years) organizing position. Duties include: · organizing members to participate in contract campaign · organizing potential new members · designing and distributing campaign literature · building coalitions with student, labor, community groups · assisting in negotiation & enforcement of contracts Application deadline: February 28, 2007. Salary $39,642. For complete description and how to apply, see www.unionjobs.com. The PSC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT--St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation--The Deputy Director for Housing Development is responsible for all phases of real estate housing development from project inception through construction and occupancy. Qualifications: Min. BA/BS degree with 4+ years of experience in a real estate: development, planning, construction, finance, property management. Experience with underwriting, project feasibility analysis and urban design. Excellent oral and written skills, work on several projects simultaneously. Knowledge of NYC and major issues: housing, community development, local planning. Send resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: St. Nicholas NPC, Director of Housing, 11 Catherine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Fax: 718-486-5982, Email: cvasquez@stnicksnpc.com

DIRECTOR OF DROP-IN CENTER--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeks Director of Drop-In Center for new facility (Susan's Place, opening June 2007) to manage comprehensive & innovative program of social services for homeless women, including assessment and housing placement; ensure high standard of services through staff training & development; supervise case workers and implement casework policies & procedures. MSW; supervisory experience required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus. EOE; minorities encouraged to apply. Send letter and resume before March 16, 2007 to recruit@cfhnyc.org Subject: DDI. Visit www.careforthehomeless.org

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeks Director of Operations for new transitional residence and drop-in center for homeless single women (Susan's Place) to oversee 24-hour operation, safety, maintenance and licenses; provide safe work environment; maintain records in compliance with NYS section 491 regulations and organize policies and procedures. Building management experience required. Send cover letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org before March 16, 2007. EOE employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Visit www.careforthehomeless.org.

DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND ADVOCACY--Pratt Institute--The Pratt Center for Community Development, a department of Pratt Institute, seeks a director who will be responsible for the Center’s public policy and advocacy work on issues including affordable housing, economic and workforce development, transportation, environmental justice, land use and community development issues. The director will oversee the development and production of reports and research products; and strategically coordinate with organizing, advocacy, and media campaigns while working with our community and coalition partners. In the near-term, the director will lead the implementation of several specific projects aimed at better connecting public housing residents with opportunities -- addressing immigrant housing concerns, and connecting economic and workforce development. We require a Masters degree in public policy, urban planning, or a related field. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and demonstrated expertise in several of the relevant disciplines: affordable housing, workforce/economic development, urban planning, community development, environmental justice, transportation/infrastructure, real estate development, family and/or community services (e.g. child care), etc. Five to seven years of experience are necessary and management experience is preferred. For a complete position description including requirements and application procedures, please visit our website at www.pratt.edu/jobs. And for more information about Pratt Center please visit www.prattcenter.net

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeks Director of Program Services at new womens' Transitional Residence (Susan's Place, opening June 2007) to oversee the functioning of program staff and supervise facility shift supervisors, including evening social services; coordinate services provided by the Drop-In and Transitional Residence staff to ensure quality social services for clients. Masters degree and experience with homeless, substance abuse and/or mentally ill adults preferred. Demonstrated supervisory and excellent staff development skills required. EOE employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Send letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org before March 16, 2007. Visit www.careforthehomeless.org.

DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT--Non-Profit--Non- profit community Development Corporation managing with over 1,100 apartments and commercial spaces, under management and several affordable housing projects under development, seeks Director of Property Management to lead department with 40 employees plus maintenance department. Candidate must have proven track record of success in staff supervision, tenant relations, marketing, administrative procedures including rent stabilization law rents, registrations, knowledge of HUD regulations, DHCR, Tax credit, RAM, must have NY Real-estate License. Bi- lingual Spanish / English and notary a plus. Please submit your resume and cover letter including salary requirements by email to: hr2@hopeci.org.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Innovative program for single homeless women to open June 2007. Seeks MSW/LCSW as DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES at Susan’s Place. Ability to implement Motivational Interviewing as a staff skill, Seeking Safety and housing as major program emphases. Supervise Clinical Social Workers, CASAC and oversee casework. Experience with homeless, substance abuse and/or mentally ill adults preferred. Superior supervisory, verbal, writing, computer, program and staff development skills required. Send letter and resume before March 16, 2007 to recruit@cfhnyc.org; Subject line: DSS. EOE employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Visit www.careforthehomeless.org

DIRECTOR, FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS--Hope Community Inc--DIRECTOR, FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS Job Description: The Director is responsible for: • Conducting fundraising activities to acquire restricted and unrestricted funds . • Collaborating with Program Directors on the completion of government contract applications and reports, and managing a capital campaign. • Public relations activities are also under the Director's management, including organizational marketing, production of internal and external information materials, and the annual event. The Director reports to the Executive Director. Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. • Significant experience in conducting and managing the internal and external communications function. • High level knowledge of the not-for-profit and funding community. • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. • Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promotion of Hope Community's Mission. • Excellent computer literacy and supervisory skills. • Interest and capability to work in a participatory culture, and as a partner within a diverse organizational team and individuals at all levels. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr6@hopeci.org

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/MAIN STREET COORDINATOR--Bronx CDC--Bronx CDC seeks an energetic, self starter, highly motivated, people oriented individual to coordinate our New York Main Street Program and our ongoing economic development and planning projects. Should possess strong interpersonal, leadership and organization skills, some experience or education in the field, an entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of humor and a lot of patience. Will consider new, or June 2007 college graduates with strong internship experience eager to learn and grow. Send resume krvceg@verizonmail.com

POLICY ANALYST – CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER--National Employment Law Project--National Employment Law Project (NELP) is a catalyst for change in people’s working lives. NELP seeks an individual with strong research skills to develop persuasive analyses of public policies, government data, labor market conditions and employment laws. The individual work closely with economic justice campaigns nationwide, responding to the research and technical assistance needs of advocates and organizers. The individual will have the opportunity to work across NELP initiatives, with an initial focus on economic security programs, immigrant worker rights and enforcement of labor standards. Advocacy experience and a Masters Degree in relevant subject preferred. Spanish language ability a plus. Position based in Manhattan. Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits package. By March 9, 2007 send cover letter and resume to nelp@nelp.org . NELP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Visit www.nelp.org for more info.

POLICY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE--The Public Advocate's Office--The Office of the NYC Public Advocate seeks a Policy Research Associate to monitor and research issues related to Housing Quality, Housing Subsidies, Homelessness, Poverty, Hunger, Public Benefits, and other issues related to the delivery of city services. Responsibilities include conducting research; drafting policy reports; analyzing and making recommendations on city policy; coordinating with advocacy groups. Previous policy analysis/advocacy experience preferred. Government experience and knowledge of advocates and organizations also preferred. B.A. or B.Sc. in relevant field, strong academics, and previous experience with appropriate issues/coursework required. Strong writing, analytical and research skills required. To apply submit resume and cover letter indicating JVN# 101/07/2026 to: Elba Feliciano Director of Administration 1 Centre Street, 15th floor, New York, NY 10007 resume@pubadvocate.nyc.gov NO PHONE CALLS

PREVENTION MSW--Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.--MSW Professional with experience to work in an Enhanced Preventive Program in the Bronx as part of a therapeutic team for adolescents. Child welfare experience, computer literacy and bilingual in Spanish necessary. Complete fringe benefits package and salary remuneration commensurable. Please email resume to Sonia Acobe at sacobe@prfi.org or fax resume: to 718-584-6845 to obtain an interview.

PROPERTY MANAGER--Hope Community Inc--PROPERTY MANAGER: The property management division is responsible for the operation and physical management of a portfolio of approximately 40 buildings, with 700 dwelling units in the East Harlem Catchment Area.The field-based work of the property management division is segmented into zone teams that provide a full range of Hope Community services to tenants and commercial leaseholders in a particular geographic area. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The position of Property Manager reports directly to the Director of Property Management. Management responsibility for a mixed portfolio of residential housing. Duties include, but are not limited to: RESIDENT SERVICES AND RELATIONS: • Prepare timely, accurate, and complete standardized building management reports, weekly timesheets, annual operating budgets, and other regularly assigned reports for each property managed. • Monitor rent collection, and ensure that rent is collected on a timely basis from residential tenants in assigned properties. MAINTENANCE SUPERVISION: • Supervise Superintendents and, through them, all subordinate maintenance staff at all assigned properties. • In collaboration with other Property Managers, maintain an up-to-date preventive maintenance schedule, and ensure Superintendent and maintenance staff compliance with the schedule. • Supervise, evaluate, and sign-of on the performance of independent contractors, vendors. FISCAL MANAGEMENT: • Control property operating expenditures within budget limitations while maintaining HCI standards, policies, and procedures for fiscal management. • Maintain petty cash fund for zone, and allocate as necessary for use in each assigned property, on behalf of HCI. • Manage and ensure consistent income stream through quick turnover of vacancies. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum: Associate Degree plus six years property management experience preferred. • Working knowledge and experience managing, in managing low income housing subsidy programs, HUD, DHCR and Tax LITC and S8 certified. • Knowledge of industry standards and building systems. • Knowledge of NYC building codes. • Registered Apartment Management (RAM), Certified Manager of Housing (CHM), or Certified Property Manager (CPM) certification, and tax credit certification. • Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License is required. • Proven Computer skills. • Organization skills and supervisory experience. • Hands-on action-oriented individual, with demonstrated ability to supervise staff, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others. • High level of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promotion of Hope Community's mission. • Ability and enthusiasm for working with staff at all levels of the organization in a collaborative team approach. • Proven ability to exercise sound judgment concerning expenditures, resident relations, reporting and community affairs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Computer literate, a proven track record of attention to detail and experience with HUD, HPD, DHCR agency requirements are essential. • College degree or equivalent related experience. • Previous related experience strongly preferred. • Organizational experience in working as an indirect supervisor of work of staff reporting elsewhere. • Possession of a valid tri-state area Driver's License is required. • Strong organizational and management skills. • Ability to support, coach, and facilitate creative and productive working relationships • Detail oriented. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • High level of commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promotion of Hope Community's mission. • Ability and enthusiasm for working with staff at all levels of the organization in a collaborative team approach. PLEASE FORWARD ALL RESUMES TO HR7@HOPECI.ORG

RESIDENT ORGANIZER--Parodneck Foundation--Seeks mature organizer capable of leading social development of New York City’s fastest growing member-controlled mutual housing association program. Applicants must have at least two years experience in organizing and/or working with people to accomplish goals through self-help and collective action.Salary 30,000. Send resume, salary history and cover letter to: Parodneck Search Committee 121 Sixth Avenue, Suite 501 New York, New York 10013 Fax: 212-431-9783 Email: tscott@catchnyc.org

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGER--Housing Management--R.E. Mgmt Co has opening for an experienced Residential Property Manager. Ideal candidate should have extensive working knowledge of the Rental and Recertification of subsidized housing (Section 8). Conduct lease signings and complete move-in/move-out procedures. Candidate must possess strong supervisory/managerial skills, customer service & communication skills and experience supervising union employees (32BJ). Must also be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MRI). RAM/ARM Designation and Real Estate license a plus, Bilingual a plus. Fax resume to GRBR at 718-642-6910 or email to JPittman@grcrealty.com. EOE

TEACHER--Leadership Institute--TEACHER POSITION (S): Would you like to work at a school where students, teachers, and parents work on 3 themes: Leadership, Social Justice and Community Action? Leadership Institute, a small New Visions High School in its second year seeks enthusiastic and innovative candidates to teach ELA, SPANISH, and PHYSICAL EDUCATION in the Northwest Bronx. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: New York City licensed Middle School and High Schools certification. Requires a commitment to social justice and leadership. Knowledge of community organizing a plus. Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Vazquez at laura.vazquez@nwbccc.net and Ronald Gonzalez at rgonzal9@nycboe.net

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