February 26, 2007
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TOP STORIES

HEY, THAT'S MY PRISONER:
POLS WANT THE NUMBERS

Counted as upstate residents, prisoners from NYC add political power elsewhere. Some city politicians are trying to reverse that. By Eileen Markey >

WORKING TO KEEP DISTRESSED HOUSING,
BECAUSE HUD FORECLOSURE IS WORSE

Activists gather to strategize about keeping public units affordable – not sold. By Matt Sollars >

WHERE FOSTER CARE MEETS SPECIAL EDUCATION
A group of child welfare practitioners, advocates, academics, former public officials and parents puts forward new suggestions for city policymakers working to address the needs of a particularly needy group of youngsters. By The Child Welfare Watch Advisory Board >

A NEW CAMPAIGN FOR FOOD AID
The half-million or so New Yorkers eligible for food stamps but not receiving them are being targeted by advocates and officials. By Elizabeth Henderson >

ORPHANED COMPLEXES MAY GET WINDFALL
Congress is urged to provide equal treatment to NYCHA developments. By Tanveer Ali >

CALENDAR

Wed., Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Event: The Americans with Disabilities Act and Public Benefits; Sponsor: CSS/Public Benefits Resource Center; Location: 105 East 22nd Street, 4th Flr, Conference Room 4A; For info call: 212-614-5497; Fee: $40.

Thurs., Mar. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Event: Responding to Tenants in Crisis; Sponsor: The New York Immigration Coalition; Location: 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Flr (btw 6th & 7th Aves.); For info call: 212-627-2227, ext. 227, or e-mail edmitriev@thenyic.org>edmitriev@thenyic.org.

Thurs. Mar 1, 2-4 p.m. Event: Tax Issues for Immigrants: For Legal Advocates; Sponsor: The New York Immigration Coalition; Location: 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Flr (btw 6th & 7th Aves.); For info call: 212-627-2227, ext. 227 or e-mail edmitriev@thenyic.org.


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IN THE NEWS

Unemployment and Joblessness in New York City, 2006
The unemployment level is the lowest in recent memory, but the recovery has bypassed youth, says this report.
Community Service Society

Does City Capital Spending Match the 10-Year Strategy?
A first attempt to compare actual spending to a decade's plan: largely right-on, but with some billions not where expected.
New York City Independent Budget Office

While Schumer Slept
Did the senator do enough for the secondary victims of ground zero?
Village Voice

Predatory Tax-Time Loans Strip $324 Million from New York City's Poorest Communities
Study tabulates what poor neighborhoods paid for "usurious" loan products.
Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project

Community Reaction to Plan United: Change Is Needed, But Not This Much
Neighbors respond to proposed Jamaica rezoning.
Queens Tribune

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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

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JOBS


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT--Manhattan Neighborhood Network--Providing support and assistance to MNN Administration Staff in administrative and clerical functions. Please visit our website for more information: www.mnn.org


COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE--Manhattan Community Board Five--CB5 plays an important advisory role in matters such as land use planning and zoning, social service delivery, landmark designation, park use, transportation matters and the monitoring of city services. The Community Associate will be part of an administrative staff that supports the Board’s activities. Degree in Urban Planning, Social Work or related field preferred. More information available at http://www.cb5.org/documents/community_associate.pdf Email cover letter and resume to office@cb5.org. No phone calls please. CB5 is an equal opportunity employer.


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


DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING--St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation--The Deputy Director of Supportive Housing is responsible for the overall administration of the Supportive Housing Program primarily around current contracts for 170+ units of Scattered Site Housing for people living with AIDS. They will also oversee congregate supportive housing for people with AIDS. Qualifications: Master’s Degree, social science or health related area preferred; 4+ years of experience of management related experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, drug use, mental illness, and residential agency. Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in a team setting; knowledge of benefits and entitlements available to PLWAs; housing and familiarity with residential management. Outstanding written, analytical and oral communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Send resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: St. Nicholas NPC, Frank Lang, Director of Housing, 11 Catherine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Fax: 718-486-5982, Email: cvasquez@stnicksnpc.com


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 SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's Office--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Director of Senior Citizen Services to be part of his energetic and collaborative team. The prospective Director must be committed to seeking out new ways for the Office to connect with and deliver assistance to Manhattan’s senior citizen community. The Director will lead a service delivery team which provides information, support and advocacy for its senior clients. The candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years experience working with not-for-profit organizations or in government service. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jhowe@manhattanbp.org. New York City residency is required. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with bilingual skills preferred.


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


HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM MANAGER--Pratt Area Community Council--PACC's Healthy Homes Manager will be responsible for coordinating outreach, education and program services to combat lead poisoning and abate lead hazards in the Bedford Stuyvesant community. The Manager will perform outreach to homeowners, tenants and small landlords to identify and educate residents as to the hazards of lead in their homes; coordinate lead testing of homes; work with owners to abate lead hazards utilizing HPD’s low cost loans and grants; and connect tenants and homeowners whose children are lead poisoned to our Lead Safe House. Send letter of interest including salary requirements and resume to Ms. Mary Oyedijo mary_oyedijo@prattarea.org. See www.PrattArea.org


HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's Office--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Human Resources Manager to be part of his energetic, collaborative and innovative team. The prospective Manager must be committed to creatively delivering comprehensive assistance and services to the Office’s employees. The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in personnel management, public/business administration, or a similar field with a minimum of three years work experience in employee relations or benefits administration.Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume in word or pdf document to jhowe@manhattanbp.org. New York City residency is required. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


IMPACT ATTORNEY--National Center for Law and Economic Justice--NCLEJ promotes economic justice through litigation, policy advocacy, and collaboration with grassroots groups. Major focus on NY policy advocacy. Two plus years’ experience or demonstrated leadership capability, excellent writing, legal research and collaborations skills. Salary comparable to similar organizations; excellent benefits. Persons of color, former recipients of public assistance, or have grown up in poverty, especially encouraged to apply. Send cover letter explaining why applicant well-suited to this position, resume, contact information for references, and short legal writing sample, by email if possible to: impact@nclej.org or by mail to Executive Director, NCLEJ, 275 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1506, New York, N.Y. 10001-6708.


LOAN CONSULTANT / RISK ANALYST--ACCION New York--ACCION New York, a nonprofit microlending organization, seeks a Loan Consultant / Risk Analyst. Responsibilities include analyzing credit/businesses of potential borrowers, ensuring quality lending, and assessing credit needs. Must have experience analyzing financials, be bilingual English/Spanish, and have demonstrated analytic ability. Previous experience as a loan consultant/underwriter preferred. Visit www.accionnewyork.org for full job descriptions and application details.


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.


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.


PROGRAM COORDINATOR--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Care for the Homeless seeks enthusiastic team player as PROGRAM COORDINATOR to coordinate grants, generate monthly reports, participate in Quality Assurance; conduct Consumer Advisory Boards and focus groups at different sites; coordinate services with social services and health education departments. Requirements: BA/BS. Excellent written, communication, interpersonal & organization skills; experience with grant coordination and writing for nonprofits a plus; Microsoft Excel experience required. Send cover letter with resume to lfontaine@cfhnyc.org. EOE; minorities encouraged to apply.


PROJECT MANAGER--Omni New York LLC--This position manages the acquisition, financing and overall development of affordable housing. Primary Responsibilities are 1. Coordinate the pre-development process for new projects. 2. Order and track required third party reports. 3. Prepare applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credits. 4. Manage requisitions through construction phase. Skills, Education, and Experience: 1. Understanding of real estate development concepts 2. Understanding of affordable housing field (ie HUD, Section 8, LIHTC) 3. Excellent communication skills (oral/written) 4. Advanced degree in a related field (may be replaced with experience) 5. Comparable experience (preferably 3-5 years) Salary based on experience. Submit resumes to Smurdoch@onyllc.com . www.onyllc.com


PROPERTY MANAGER--Columba Kavanagh House--PROPERTY MANAGER - Columba Kavanagh House seeks a Property Manager for three supported SRO's in Harlem. Experience, good communication, organization skills necessary. Bi Lingual, English/Spanish required. Email resume to ckhsearch@yahoo.com


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


SENIOR POLICY ANALYST--NYC Comptroller’s Office--Reporting directly to Director of Policy Management, duties include the following: • Conducting policy research and analysis on economic development, workforce development and urban planning issues affecting New York City. • Designing and carrying out studies using qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of economic development, workforce training and City planning policies and programs including job creation and retention, economic diversification, business incentives, and land use. Writing reports, white papers, and policy briefs that present study findings and recommendations. • Drafting speeches, letters, and testimony on economic development, workforce development, land use and related issues. • Recommending positions on legislative, regulatory and other initiatives in economic development, workforce development, land use and related issues. • Identifying potential economic development, workforce development, land use and related issues for action by the Comptroller’s Office. • Providing quantitative analytic support using statistical software to the Office of Policy Management. • Providing policy research and writing assistance to task forces housed in the Comptroller’s Office. • Acting as a liaison between the Comptroller’s Office and community and advocacy groups in the economic and workforce development arenas. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in business or public administration, operations research, organizational behavior, urban studies or closely related field, three (3)+ years full-time professional in one or combination of the following: economic administration, economic research; methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in public administration, economic planning; or related area. 18 months experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity. BA/BS degree and five (5)+ year’s experience in areas described above, including 18 months administrative/supervisory experience . Significant experience in governmental programmatic and policy analysis,a demonstrated ability to research and analyze data desired. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills expected Interested candidates may submit two copies of their resume and detailed cover letter in confidence to: New York City Office of the Comptroller Personnel Division #07-04 1 Centre Street, Room 710 New York, N.Y. 10007 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V…..Certain residency requirements may apply. Note: Only those under consideration will be contacted.


SUPERINTENDENT--Columba Kavanagh House--SUPERINTENDENT - GEMA HALL seeks a superintendent for supported SRO in Harlem. CERTIFICATES, experience, good communication and organization skills necessary. Bi-lingual required. Email resume to ckhsearch@yahoo.com


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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