ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR HOUSING POLICY & PLACEMENT--NYC Dept. of Homeless Services--The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) seeks an Assistant Commissioner for Housing Policy and Placement in the Family Services Division. Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner for Family Services, the Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Housing Policy and Placement Unit, developing, implementing, and managing all programs and services within the unit, and devising strategies to ensure the successful relocation of individuals and families back into the community and into permanent housing. The Assistant Commissioner will represent the Agency by liaising with NYCHA, HPD, and other city, state, and federal agencies to ensure coordination of program offerings and services and to develop strategies to increase access to permanent housing. The selected candidate will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Agency's Call and Customer Service Center which allows brokers/landlords to register vacant apartments for inclusion in the City's Advantage New York programs, the primary rental subsidy program for clients living in shelter; and provides customer service to the real estate and client communities. The incumbent will also be charged with overseeing the Apartment Inspection unit, which works with landlords throughout the five boroughs. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience with outcome management techniques, the use of targets to achieve program objectives, and performance measurement systems. S/he will have demonstrated experience in analyzing administrative data to produce trend reports and informed decision making, team-building, managing workflow, and developing and monitoring tracking systems toward desired outcomes. The selected candidate will supervise staff in the Housing Policy & Placement Unit to ensure that deadlines are met and that the work produced is of the highest quality. The selected individual will be required to effectively solve problems working with groups of individuals with different interests, to supervise staff of varying levels of experience and education, and to successfully manage a large portfolio of complex projects to completion. Preferred Skills: The selected candidate will have proven skills managing complex programs, systems and operations; thorough knowledge of NYC Family Homeless programs, services and data systems; extensive knowledge of the fields of housing and homeless services administration and government subsidy programs; knowledge of HUD HQC standards; and an understanding of strategic marketing and the ability to develop and manage relationships with the NYC real estate (landlord) community. Master's degree preferred. Minimum Requirements: 1. A Master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/ administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, fiscal management, or in a related area, 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above. New York City residency is required. Position is open until filled. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. Salary: $63,090/yr. - $162,790/yr. To apply for consideration, please send two copies of a cover letter indicating posting number DHS 071-08-196-1630 C and two (2) resumes to: Department of Homeless Services Recruitment Coordinator 33 Beaver Street - 12th Floor New York, NY 10004 Or e-mail your cover letter and resume to: dhsjobs@dhs.nyc.gov Submission of application is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. D.H.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CASE MANAGER--Case Management Service--CABS, a non profit community based service provider,seeks case manager to provide services to frail elderly effective immediately. Duties include assessments, developing care plans, information and referral, entitlement counseling, advocacy and crisis intervention. MSW or BA in social work with two years case management experience or no college with six years work experience. Experience in EISEP case management and bilingual Spanish or Creole a plus. Competitive salary, benefits. E mail cover letter and resume to W Pernisek at wpernisek@cnhlongterm.org or FAX to 718 218 9109.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR--City Futures--CITY FUTURES, INC. seeks a dynamic and energetic Deputy Director who will work closely with the Executive Director to manage the organization's administration, strategic planning, finances, personnel, marketing and fundraising operations. City Futures is the nonprofit home to City Limits magazine and website and the think tank Center for an Urban Future. Through the Center for an Urban Future and City Limits, we seek to move lawmakers and the public toward policies that increase the number of good jobs, improve the quality and scope of government services, strengthen the social service safety net and enhance the quality of life in New York's neighborhoods. The Deputy Director is responsible for building the organization's advertising and subscription revenue base; increasing the organization's stability, visibility and reach; overseeing the general administration of the organization; and managing the development and fundraising efforts. The following are the desired qualifications for this position: * A passion for New York City policy and politics; * A minimum of two to four years in a management position and familiarity with nonprofit organizations; * Experience managing projects, including staff time and budget, with firm deadlines; * Knowledge of financial management systems; * Experience in development and special events; * Strong written and verbal communication skills; * Online and print publishing experience a plus; * Self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized; * Fluency in Microsoft Office a must and experience with Quickbooks, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and/or knowledge of HTML a plus. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should send resume and cover letter, with salary requirements, to: Andy Breslau, City Futures, 120 Wall Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005, or e-mail to search@cityfutures.org. No phone inquiries, please.

HOUSING SPECIALIST--HIV AIDS Program--HIV Scatter Site Program, Locating apartments in Bklyn. Must have a car. Position pays 32 to 36k. Fax cover & resume 718 599-8338 Att: H. Holloway

MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR FOR LARGE NEW YORK-BASED UNION--Local 32BJ--Reporting to the Director of Communications, the coordinator will provide media relations support to the union's priority organizing campaigns and legislative, political and public affairs agenda at the local, state & Federal level. Duties include: Daily news media monitoring, press release/advisory drafting, op-ed and feature writing, coordinating paid media, event planning and staffing and pro-active press outreach. Required: --2+ years media relations experience, including very strong writing skills and past experience on a political, social justice or issue-based campaign --Track record in pro-active media pitching and placement Salary: Negotiable E-mail resume and two press related writing samples, including one press release, to mediajobs@seiu32bj.org. Qualified women and/or people of color are encouraged to apply. Absolutely no phone calls.

POLICY RESEARCH INTERN, SUMMER 2008--Center for an Urban Future--The Center seeks an intern with experience in journalism or public policy research to assist staff in researching a variety of issues impacting New York City, primarily on studies related to economic development and workforce development. Responsibilities include extensive phone interviews, Web research, attending policy meetings and writing. Other duties include coordinating meetings with government officials and assisting on all reports. Intern must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT--Coalition for Hispanic Family Services--Resp.: Admin. sup. of Prog. Dir. Alternate front desk & overall phone coverage. Res. to prog. specific phone inquires, type memos & other prog. material req. by PD. Main. prog, files & doc., xeroxing, check req. & timesheets, setup staff mtgns. & conf. Other duties as req. by PD. Exp. & Ed.: HS Dip. or Equiv. 3+ exp. Type(45-55 wpm). Word, Excel, org., interpersonal, com.& writing skills. Send resume w/ cover letter to Wanda Maldonado Coalition for Hispanic Family Services 315 Wyckoff Avenue Brooklyn New York 11237 or fax 718-497-9495 or email wmaldonado@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org.

PROJECT ASSOCIATE--The Research Foundation of CUNY--NYC Human Resources Administration Office of Child Support Enforcement-CUNY Training Program. The CUNY School of Professional Studies. The City University of New York School of Professional Studies is seeking a project associate to help develop a comprehensive learning program for employees of New York City's child support enforcement agency. Responsibilities include using instructional design methods to design and develop courses for agency staff, prepare written course materials, and deliver classroom training as needed. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree. A minimum of two years experience in designing education and training programs. Knowledge of human services and child support enforcement a plus. Open until filled. Apply online at www.rfcuny.edu. THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT EMPLOYER

RESIDENTIAL SUPERINTENDENT/ASST. RESID. SUPER/HANDYMAN--R. E. Management Co.--Report directly to Property Manager - must have strong supervisory experience, maintenance skills, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills. Experience in residential maintenance a must. Certificates of Fitness required i.e. boilers license, standpipe/sprinkler certification, etc. Union position - Local 32BJ. Fax resume to GRM at 718-642-1963, or email RRobertson@grcrealty.com. EOE

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR/LCSW--Bailey House, Inc.--Bailey House is a nationally recognized leader providing innovative housing and support services for formerly homeless men, women and children living with AIDS -- integrated models of housing and services designed to promote wellness and self sufficiency. Social Work Supervisor will lead a team of social work professionals to ensure all client needs are met. Coordinate all phases of intake process, assessment and evaluation individuals applying for the program. Facilitate team meetings, case conferences, intake committee meetings and supervisory conferences. LCSW required. Knowledge of MICA, HIV/AIDS and Homeless population. Two years supervisory experience required. Bilingual Spanish a plus. Apply by email: hr@baileyhouse.org or Fax: 212-414-1431 EOE

SOCIAL WORKER/MSW--Case Management Services--CABS, a non profit community based service provider, seeks Social Worker/MSW to provide case management to residents of central Brooklyn effective immediately. Duties include conducting assessments, developing care plans, information and referral, entitlement counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention and task supervision of two case managers. MSW and at least two years supervisory experience required. Experience in EISEP case management and bilingual Spanish or Creole a plus. Competitive salary,benefits. E mail cover letter and resume to W Pernisek at wpernisek@cnhlongterm or FAX to 718 218 9109

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN--City Futures, Inc.--Join one of New York City's most exciting non-profits, City Futures, an organization devoted to rethinking, reframing and improving the debate around cities. City Futures comprises City Limits, an urban affairs news source that has explored the issues that matter to New York City neighborhoods for almost 30 years and Center for an Urban Future, a think tank that fuses journalistic reporting techniques with traditional policy analysis to produce in-depth reports and workable policy solutions on the critical issues facing cities. This is a unique opportunity to gain event planning skills in a supportive, nonprofit environment. The Special Events Intern will work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to assist in planning all aspects of the organization's annual benefit gala, to take place in June 2007. He or she will help compile all promotional materials associated with the gala, maintain contact with vendors, process ticket orders and sales, contact potential invitees, compile lists for outreach, help design the schedule and play a supporting role during the event. Candidates must be able to pay great attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Resumes should be sent to intern@cityfutures.org with "Special Events Intern" in the subject line. This is an unpaid position.

UNION CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER--UNITE HERE--UNITE HERE is recruiting Research Analysts and Senior Research Analysts (with International Union and local union affiliate) to research, develop and carry out campaigns to win justice for low wage workers in food service, airport, hotel, and apparel industries. Candidates must show commitment to fighting for workers rights, and have some activist experience. Please complete on-line application information (including resume and cover letter) at http://jobs.unitehere.org/analystapp.php.

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