CCDA Services

Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc.
Executive Director

The Opportunity

Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc. (NHSNB), a Connecticut-based community development corporation focused on neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing, seeks an energetic and experienced executive director who can inspire and lead the agency towards achieving exceptional community impact for the city of New Britain. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader and manager with passion and vision to advance the agency's mission.

For 33 years NHSNB has provided financial assistance, technical support, education and housing-related services to low- to moderate-income neighborhoods throughout New Britain. The agency is poised to solidify its importance in the community and assume a leadership role in helping to shape the long-term safety, accessibility, health and affordability of New Britain communities. NHSNB is a charter member of the national NeighborWorks® America Network and has extensive experience in financing home rehabilitation and property renovation (improvements), educating and counseling clients for home ownership, mortgage delinquency, foreclosure and economic independence.

Current Searches

Executive Director, Consumer Quality Initiatives
Executive Director, Country Dance and Song Society
Executive Director, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain
The new executive director must be a mission-driven visionary able to engage and work with the board, staff and community stakeholders to achieve the agency's goals and objectives despite current economic and real estate market conditions.

Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut
Stamford, CT
Executive Director

Summary of the Position

MHA, headquartered in Stamford, CT, is a diversified nonprofit housing development corporation serving Fairfield County. Founded in 1990, MHA’s mission is to create and sustain housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life for low and moderate income people in Fairfield County. Over the last 20 years, MHA has grown to become one of the most active and well-regarded providers of affordable housing in Fairfield County, one of the highest cost housing markets in the country.

We are seeking an Executive Director who can build on past successes and provide new, creative leadership for the future. The next Executive Director must be an effective communicator with a diverse group of staff, constituents, and stakeholders; have a thorough understanding of the financial complexities of an affordable housing and nonprofit organization; be familiar with public policy and programs affecting affordable housing. For the complete position profile and application guidelines, please visit http://www.tsne.org/jobs/MHA.

Open Door Shelter
Norwalk, Connecticut
Executive Director

Role Description

As the only emergency shelter and soup kitchen in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Open Door Shelter’s mission is to effectively address the complex needs of the homeless and working poor. We do this by providing safe shelter care, food, and clothing to homeless men, women, and families, assisting shelter residents in attaining housing, jobs, counseling, and various treatment services, providing transitional, affordable and permanent supportive housing, and fostering residents' growth toward independence and responsibility.

Position Purpose

The Executive Director is responsible for managing the Open Door Shelter’s operations, goals, and growth plans, working closely with the Board of Directors, shelter staff, and volunteers to continue our current programs and implement new programs that will benefit our shelter and the community.

Position Reporting

The Executive Director will report to the Open Door Shelter Board of Directors.

The Executive Director also leads a highly motivated management team, shelter staff, and team of local volunteers.

Position Responsibilities

• Leadership

• Provides general oversight of the shelter and its programs
• Upholds and demonstrates the values of the shelter, including providing a work environment that promotes respect, teamwork, and a passion for community service
• Participates in the shelter’s strategic planning process and establishes goals at least once per year
• Participates in short and long-term planning activities to establish the objectives, revenue, staff projections, and associated budget to be approved by the Board of Directors
• Conceives of and implements initiatives to further our mission to provide safe shelter and support the homeless and working poor in becoming more independent and responsible
• Suggests proposals and topics for Board of Director consideration and participates in Board of Director meetings as scheduled
• Ensures that the objectives and budgets for the shelter are met each year
• Inputs to the shelter’s policies and procedures and ensures that they are followed

• Financial

• Creates, communicates, and manages the shelter budget and reports on the financial status of the shelter and its programs to the Board
• Works to fulfill a financial plan for the shelter that achieves its financial goals and adheres to the budget, including tracking expenditures, revenue goals, and staff productivity goals

• Fundraising

• Maintains and strengthens current funder, donor, and alliance partner relationships
• Initiates new relationships to strengthen the shelter’s partnership and donor base
• Attends functions to meet and collaborate with potential and existing funders, donors, and alliance partners
• Establishes funding strategies and goals and manages action plans to increase funding resources (both in amount and the diversity of funders)
• Drives fundraising initiatives and manages staff and volunteers to develop appropriate and diversified sources of funds
• Evaluates the effectiveness and follow-up of fundraising activities and revises plans as appropriate
• Identifies external grant opportunities and ensures that the shelter’s benefits are maximized

• Human Resources

• Completes the annual staff capacity projections for the shelter with input from the Board of Directors
• Participates in the recruiting process for shelter staff as appropriate
• Mentors and manages assigned staff, assisting them with goal setting, reviewing and discussing career path adjustments, and establishing and enforcing accountability mechanisms
• Develops and delivers assigned staffs’ annual performance reviews
• Monitors completion of permanent staff role descriptions and periodic revisions
• Recommends staff promotions and terminations to the Board for approval
• Manages recruitment, training, and continued nurturing of volunteers to meet the needs of the shelter

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Works with the Board of Directors to develop the shelter’s market positioning and branding, strategy, and messaging with a focus to raise the image of the shelter in the local community
• Implements any community, press, and donor communications as agreed upon by the Board Develops personal alliances and referral relationships to build the community’s knowledge and support of the shelter
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of nonprofit sector, shelter and homeless trends
• Represents the shelter at key community events, shelter functions, and other meetings
• Positions the shelter professionally and consistently using its mission, vision, and values

• Risk Management

• Maintains current knowledge of emerging laws and regulations and corporate governance requirements
• Ensures that the shelter and its programs meets the compliance standards of local, state, and national governing bodies
• Oversees record keeping practices for compliance, budgetary, legal, and taxation purposes

• Information Technology and Resource Requirements

• Inputs to the IT and communication needs for the shelter
• Uses technology and learns and uses new software or technology applications as adopted by the shelter

• Administrative and Other

• Complies with all shelter policies and procedures
• Works a minimum total hours of 40 per week

Skills and Education Required

• College degree in social work administration, public administration, business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in the non-profit sector, preferably in an Executive Director and/or shelter leadership capacity
• Fundraising experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate various business processes
• A high degree of financial literacy and associated profit and loss experience
• Strong leadership, communication, project management, and team building skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals
• Demonstrated ability to work with and develop strong board leadership
• Trust and confidence of the Board of Directors and shelter staff
• Excellent marketing acumen, including a working knowledge of social media technologies
• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously manage a variety and high volume of initiatives

Measures of Success (to be refined once the individual has been selected to create goals with his or her input that he or she will be fully accountable to complete)

During the first year of employment, the Executive Director will be deemed to have been successful when he or she has:

• Developed $100,000 in new revenue from existing funding sources by 12/31/11
• Generated $100,000 from new funding sources by 12/31/11
• Oversaw and approved role descriptions for all permanent staff by 12/31/11
• Completed performance reviews for assigned staff by 12/31/11
• Create plan for the shelter’s new building with input from the Board and begin construction by 12/31/11

Contact

Nathaniel Yordon, CPA | Partner
Capossela, Cohen, LLC
368 Center Street, Southport, CT 06890
phone: 203-254-7000
fax: 203-259-4032
nyordon@capossela.com

View the PDF for information: Open Door Shelter - Executive Director

Connecticut Housing Coalition
Executive Director
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

The Connecticut Housing Coalition, the state's leading membership organization for affordable housing, is seeking an Executive Director. The Coalition, which has six staff members and an annual budget of $750,000, is comprised of more than 250 member organizations - including nonprofit housing developers, resident groups, housing services agencies, and diverse other housing advocates and practitioners. The Executive Director is hired by and responsible to the Board of Directors. The Coalition is looking for a highly talented and qualified person with substantial housing knowledge and management skills, who will be a committed advocate for affordable housing in Connecticut.

Responsibilities:

• Develop long-range strategies and annual work plans to achieve the organization's mission, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the Board;
• Have broad responsibility for the management of the organization's operations;
• Hire and supervise staff;
• Promote the active participation of the membership and other housing constituencies in public policy development, grassroots advocacy and organizational programs;
• Support the empowerment of residents and those in need of affordable housing;
• Provide leadership in the implementation of programs and services - including information dissemination, member working groups, technical assistance, trainings and conferences;
• Provide leadership in advocating affordable housing policy - with audiences including legislators, agency officials, other organizations, the media and the general public;
• Oversee the organization's financial management;
• Plan and implement fundraising strategies to provide for organizational stability and growth.

Qualifications

• Hard working and dedicated to the mission and goals of the organization;
• Passionate commitment to the cause of affordable housing, community development and resident empowerment;
• Proven leadership in developing and executing programmatic, organizational and financial plans with a board of directors;
• Dynamic and effective inter-personal skills;
• Ability to foster inclusion and cohesion among a diverse membership and staff;
• Extensive knowledge of the affordable housing field and public policy-making;
• Significant experience in nonprofit management and fundraising;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

To apply:

Send cover letter, resume and salary history by October 1, 2010 (although later applications may be considered until position is filled) to: Executive Director Search, Connecticut Housing Coalition, 30 Jordan Lane, Wethersfield, CT 06109. We are an EEO/AA employer.

City of Norwich
Community Development Supervisor
Salary: $63,983
Closed Examination # 1900, Open Examination # 1901

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Highly responsible managerial and administrative work involving the management of the Community Development Block Grant and other related federal, state and local programs. Work involves responsibility for effectively administering these funding programs in compliance with the policies and regulations of the funding agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and recommends implementation strategy to improve and strengthen the quality of life in the municipality. Coordinates data analysis efforts. Confers with community groups and government agencies, prepares mail surveys for interested parties.
• Analyzes information on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Community Development function. Determines and recommends operating procedures. Prepares computer and hand generated maps, charts and exhibits.
• Prepares Housing and Urban Development (HUD) consolidated plan including an analysis of housing and community development needs, the preparation of planning schedule, preparation of legal notices and the establishment of milestones.
• Conducts and leads citizen participation groups in order to determine and articulate the municipality’s Community Development needs. Ensures compliance with procedures pertaining to funding requests.
• Participates in the Community Development Block Grant budget process. Ascertains and monitors the financial stability and program performance of subrecipients of grant.
• Gathers and analyzes information and prepares narrative and statistical reports on community Development Block Grant activities undertaken during the fiscal year, including review and reconciliation of expenditures.
• Maintains liaison with citizen groups, municipal, regional, state and federal agencies. Attends meetings, prepares agendas and provides staff assistance for the Community Development Advisory Committee.
• Collaborates with the department’s programs to stimulate local business.
• Establishes procedures for funding requests, prepares budgetary forecasts, personnel/non-personnel costs distribution plan, and prepares draft budgets and budget documents and certifications for submission to the Director of Human Resources, City Manager, Council and federal and state funding sources.
• Prepares subrecipient agreements, establishes and maintains environmental, architectural/historical, flood insurance, and other records
• Administers and reviews all grant applications.

QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelors degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, urban planning or a related field, plus three or more years experience in municipal planning and/or administration of funding programs or any combination of education, training and experience which provides a demonstrated
ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience administering, applying for, and managing significant state & federal grants required.

Copies cf the complete job description are available in the City of Norwich Human Resources Department. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2010 in the Human Resources Department, City Hall, 100 Broadway, Room 213, Nonivich, CT 06360. ln order to be considered, applicants must demonstrate on their application that they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. To obtain an employment application, visit our website at www.non/vichct.org. For questions or additional information, call (860) 823-3836.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Beth-El Center, Inc.
90 New Haven Avenue
Milford, CT 06460

Beth-El Center, Inc. seeks a full time Director of Programs for its homeless programs in Milford, CT.

Beth-El Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization, was founded as the Combined Parishes Action Committee, Inc. in 1983 to address the problem of homelessness and hunger in Milford, CT. In 2008 the name was changed to reflect the services provided by its homeless service center which serves 34 (total) single men, single women and mothers with children in its 90-day temporary shelter and upwards of 60 persons daily in its Soup Kitchen. In addition, Beth-El Center, Inc., will soon be assisting (2) single and (3) family households in its newest venture, Supportive Housing. Our clients include; veterans, elderly and people working through unemployment, illness, catastrophic events, addictions and emotional problems.

The mission of The Beth-El Center, Inc. is to provide:

• shelter and refuge for homeless individuals and families with children
• food for the hungry through our soup kitchen and food pantry
• compassion for the needy and those in crisis,
• opportunities for empowerment and self-sufficiency, and, education and advocacy within our community on issues of poverty, hunger and homelessness.

The Director of Programs will oversee and manage all aspects of operations and service delivery of agency programs and assure quality of services delivery for all programs. This includes supervision, training and scheduling of Case Managers and residential staff. The candidate will also need good computer skills and a working knowledge of crisis intervention practices, program development and community resource access. Knowledge of statistical reporting, rotation scheduling and client data-base management very helpful.

Masters degree in social service or human service preferred, Bachelors will be considered along with a minimum of three years supervisory experience in the non profit. Flexibility required, bi-lingual ability a plus.

Qualified applicants may reply to:

Toni Dolan, Executive Director:
tdolan@bethelmilford.org.
Microsoft Word documents only.
Beth-El Center, Inc.
90 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
Fax: (203)876-0328

Beth-El Center, Inc. is an EOE

Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc. (BNT)

Job Description

Job Title: Housing Development/Asset Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Exempt

Summary

The Housing Development/Asset Manager is a member of the BNT team, supporting achievement of the mission: to strengthen communities by embracing a comprehensive revitalization approach through advocacy, education, development, investment and technical support. To meet this challenge, BNT develops affordable housing, creates healthy homes, and provides comprehensive homeownership counseling. Currently, BNT has 34 units in various development stages, 4 completed and awaiting occupancy, 16 units in construction, 10 units in preconstruction stage, 4 units in the predevelopment stage. BNT also provides property management services for 18 units scattered throughout Bridgeport and expects to add an additional 12 units by the end of 2010. The Housing Development/Asset Manager will work with the Executive Director in all aspects of housing development, with the primary responsibility to implement real estate development projects from initial conception through construction, to rent-up, management or sale. This individual will coordinate and drive all of the components of a development project.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate sites for new affordable housing development in Greater Bridgeport.
• Identify sources for project and prepare financial feasibility, sources and uses budget, predevelopment budget, and funding plan in consultation with Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain a development schedule.
• Communicate with key community and political relationships, stakeholders, planning and zoning commissions necessary for successful implementation of the plan.
• Assemble development team to implement project (consultants, attorney, architect, contractor).
• Obtain necessary permits/approvals and manage development team.
• Prepare all financing applications and secure all soft loans and grants.
• Manage project accounting records and cash during development by monitoring project costs, budgets and schedules so as to insure achievement of project and BNT’s financial objectives, and take corrective action where project deviates from those objectives.
• Engage a qualified architect and other design professionals as necessary.
• Develop conceptual project design and oversee development and preparation of complete plans and specifications in a timely manner.
• Review zoning and permitting requirements, timeframes and costs, and integrate into development schedule and sources and uses budget.
• Ensure that qualified professionals will provide all necessary certifications relative to zoning, survey, environmental, site, and other issues prior to closing.
• Select a qualified contractor, negotiate construction contrac and all related documents.
• Prior to construction start, obtain all permits, bonding, insurance and other submittals.
• Establish procedures and goals for M/WBE and Section 3 participation as appropriate, and integrate in contractor selection and construction oversight processes.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of all requisitions for funding and ensure that cash is available to fund all project obligations on a timely basis.
• Monitor all aspects of construction including project schedule, job meetings, approving change orders, ensuring that other construction team members are performing their jobs adequately, prepare change order log, resolve punchlist deficiencies, obtain all warranty information, submittals, etc.
• Ensure that all Development project files and documents are assembled in accordance with HUD, LIHTC, DECD and CHFA requirements.

Qualifications

• Commitment to BNT’s mission, respect for the work of our nonprofit partners, commitment to providing exemplary service to our clients.
• Masters Degree or equivalent work experience in real estate development, finance or related field with 4 + years work experience in affordable housing/real estate development.
• At least three years experience managing complex intergovernmental programs/projects with private sector involvement related to housing rehabilitation, community and housing development, required.
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local housing programs.
• Experience in preparing written proposals and financing applications for affordable housing projects.
• Knowledge of construction monitoring and change order processes for housing rehabilitation.
• Ability to engage and maintain participation from diverse community-based organizations and local government programs, ensuring delivery of project matching contributions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain essential written records and reports
• Proven ability to work as a self-starter and team member.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to work independently;
• Demonstrated strong judgment and integrity.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, computer, and project management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel to community sites throughout Bridgeport, CT.

Schedule

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week to be performed on site at BNT offices.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $50,000 to $60,000. Compensation includes medical and other fringe benefits.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications that comprise this position. This position is intended to be general and may evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc. (BNT)

Job Description

Job Title: Homeownership Counselor
Reports to: Homeownership Education Director
Status: Exempt

Summary

The Homeownership Counselor is a member of the BNT team, supporting achievement of the mission: to strengthen communities by embracing a comprehensive revitalization approach through advocacy, education, development, investment and technical support. To meet this challenge, BNT develops affordable housing, creates healthy homes, and provides comprehensive homeownership counseling. The Homeownership Counselor will work the potential homebuyers and homeowners, in order to help them to prepare for the purchase of a home and the subsequent responsibilities inherent to home ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing counseling clients who are interested in becoming fist time homebuyers.
• Work with clients on a one-on-one basis to deliver Home Ownership, Financial Education, Budgeting and Credit Counseling tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
• Develop and assist clients with action plans to get them mortgage ready.
• Conduct one-on-one orientation with every client to assess their mortgage readiness and determine follow up counseling.
• Assist with facilitating home buyer education and post closing workshops which are held on a monthly basis including scheduling, marketing and procuring speakers.
• Manage BNT’s Housing Counseling Database.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly as well as AD HOC Housing Counseling Activity Reports.
• Create, maintain and update client files on a regular basis.
• Assist with outreach to the Hispanic market.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Commitment to BNT’s mission, respect for the work of our nonprofit partners, commitment to providing exemplary customer service to our clients.
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience in housing counseling and/or some aspect of the home buying process including R.E. Sales, strong knowledge of the Mortgage origination Process and Loan Products especially CHFA and FHA.
• Experience in budget/ financial fitness, credit and home ownership counseling and education.
• Previous supervisory experience and ability to work well with a wide variety of people.
• Commitment to maintaining high performance standards.
• Excellent organizational, oral, written, communication and computer skills.
• Ability to engage and maintain participation from diverse community-based organizations and local government programs, ensuring delivery of project matching contributions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to maintain essential written records and reports.
• Proven ability to work as a self-starter and team member.
• Excellent program management skills, ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated strong judgment and integrity.
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, computer, and project management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Schedule

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week to be performed on site at BNT offices. The Homeownership Counselor must be available to work flexible hours (evening and Saturday) to accommodate the needs of clients. The Homeownership Counselor may be required to travel locally to meet with partners, facilitate workshops in community, etc.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

This position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities and qualifications that comprise this position. This position is intended to be general and may evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.