Economic Mobility Programs Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Springfield, MA

Remote Type

Hybrid

Position Type

Full-time

Salary Range

$60000.00 - $68500.00 Salary / year

Description

Department : Rental Assistance Work Arrangement : Hybrid-remote

Economic Mobility Programs Manager

Way Finders is a Top Workplaces for Nonprofit organization, named as an employer of choice because our employees said so!

At Way Finders, we are passionately invested in lifting up the region's people, places, and systems. Though our team performs a wide variety of functions, we are united by our shared mission : to build and advocate for a thriving region; to improve the stability and economic mobility of families and individuals; and to develop and manage a robust range of safe, affordable housing options.

Interested in joining our team of dedicated professionals? Way Finders is currently seeking an Economic Mobility Programs (EMP) Manager . The EMP Manager supports our mission through dynamic management and supervision of the Economic Mobility Programs (EMP's) within the Rental Assistance department, and by ensuring quality services are provided to those served.

Benefits include : 20 days of accrued paid time-off in year one | 15+ holidays annually | Health, dental, and vision insurance options FROM DAY ONE | Educational assistance | Medical Reimbursement Account | Dependent Care Account | 403(b) retirement plan with employer match | Life insurance | Short-term and long-term disability insurance | Transportation benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Annual staff picnic!

Wage starts between $60,000 and $68,500 per year depending on equivalent qualifications. Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. CORI.

The candidate may work in a hybrid-remote manner. Living within an easily commutable distance is required for regular onsite work and meetings.

Responsibilities include :

• Oversee all EMP's, ensuring that quality services are provided to clients in a timely fashion
• Oversee the accurate and timely collection, and maintenance of, database records and statistics
• Produce and analyze reports to meet contractual obligations and other internal reporting requirements; proactively recommend improvements based on data
• Maintain, update, and share resource materials on educational and training opportunities, and social services listings
• Provide technical guidance, training, and assistance to staff within and across departments on program guidelines, processes, resource availability, and in the resolution of complex matters
• Conduct home and fieldwork visits as necessary
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with staff (including across departments), community groups, funding sources, constituents, and stakeholders
• Proactively identify and inform supervisor / leadership of any issues that may adversely affect the program, department, or organization
• Represent the organization in community meetings with social service and legislative groups; participate in state-wide, community, and agency meetings, including as point person
• Remain current with housing assistance trends and services to ensure maximum benefit to clients

Supervisory responsibilities include :

Requirements include :

Way Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.