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YMCA of the USA
Portland, ME, USA
Full-time

Looking for a job where you can have fun AND make a difference in your community?

The Residential Director oversees the management of the residential program for the Greater Portland YMCA, ensuring support to a diverse group of residents living in affordable housing. The position requires a motivated and resourceful individual who is sensitive to resident needs; has excellent service coordination, team building, and group facilitation skills; and can thrive in a relatively independent environment.

Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Work or related field OR combination of education/experience in coordinating community resources and social services for individuals.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience in community-organizing and community-building, especially working with culturally diverse populations.
  • Property Management experience in affordable housing.
  • Ability to speak languages other than English a plus.
  • Knowledge of local and government resources and services.
  • Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs of low-income housing residents.
  • Prior experience in services planning and implementation.
  • Prior experience with property management and/or resident services
  • Knowledge of public benefits.
  • Proficient knowledge of a Windows environment, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in person and on the phone with all levels of employees and members.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruption, possess excellent organizational skills and maintain attention to detail.
  • Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and be resourceful and creative.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to travel locally.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40498

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 15 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit