Associate Vice President, Community Wellness Pathways

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC)

Job Description

About JPNDC
Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a grassroots community development corporation anchored in 49 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to help transform the lives and amplify the voices of Boston residents who have been excluded from prosperity by an inequitable economic system. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire. Based in Jamaica Plain, we envision an equitable and inclusive Boston in which all people have access to secure housing, economic prosperity for their families, safe and vibrant childcare and neighborhoods with strong community relationships, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential.


What We Offer:
JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package! Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health insurance, vision, and Altus dental insurance, 2 weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year and 14 holidays recognized per year, employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement, and much more! CEU Credit or comparable training offers to support professional development in areas of: DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.

The Role:
The Associate Vice President of Community Wellness Pathways (AVPCWP) is a core member of the senior leadership team reporting directly to the CEO. This role is responsible for developing and executing the organization's strategic plan to maximize JPNDC's approach to deliver proactive and tailored social impact services to assist families and individuals in need of pathways to greater stability. It is a new position created to leverage JPNDC's recent growth to improve client and resident impact across Greater Boston and the MA landscape.

As a dedicated and skilled senior professional, the AVPCWP will serve as the agency's lead supervisor for a team of roughly six Case Managers who will serve two distinct but equally important caseloads supporting JPNDC's mission. The first focus area is our Family Childcare Program (FCC), supporting priority populations including DCF-involved families, young parents under 24, and families experiencing homelessness. The second focus area is Economic Prosperity Services (EPS), delivering support to residents within JPNDC's housing portfolio and throughout the City of Boston and beyond. Case Managers will support the delivery of case services, housing stability plans, individualized family needs assessments, facilitate tailored Family Plans, and conduct developmental evaluations.

JPNDC has a strong coalition focus which aligns with its long legacy of organizing key stakeholders. Working closely with the Program Director of Family Child Care and the Associate Vice President of Economic Prosperity Services, the AVPCWP will lead and expand on strategic partnerships within the housing, medical, health, and human services industries to partner in coalition around approaches to better define synergies between housing and proactive service delivery. All CWP staff members are considered mandated reporters and will be supported with the requisite training as needed. This role is ideal for an experienced social service professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the community by supporting staff and our residents, clients, and families and children in the FCC program, particularly those with high needs facing challenging circumstances.

Duties:
  • Primary lead on high-visibility and contract cases with JPNDC residents, clients and FCC priority populations such as: DCF, Young Parents Under 24, and Families Experiencing Homelessness.
  • Serves as a resource to senior management while supporting recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; establishes departmental standards of practice; maintains documentation ; conducts psychosocial assessments and develops care‑plan goals; and ensures resident and family participation in the care‑planning process.
  • Oversee HIPPA regulated client files
  • Regularly coordinate with the member of senior management
  • Represent the JPNDC in regular meetings with Housing Court, DCF, Shelter Systems or other family service agencies.
  • Support the contractual needs of the children and families including referrals to community resources and multi-agency reporting as required.
  • Develop strategies for cross department referrals with JPNDC Economic Prosperity Services to develop Individualized Family Plans and goal setting plans tailored to each family's needs and goals.
  • Oversee staff and perform developmental evaluations such as: ASQ's/ASQ-SE's for newly enrolled and families as needed.
  • Develops curricula and co-facilitates parent workshops, education, self-sufficiency, and other related enrichment activities for priority population.
  • Provide families with high level and ongoing support in navigating referral processes such as: Early Intervention, Public School Systems, Public Assistance Benefits, and/or Hospitals.
  • Provide one-on-one assistance and referrals to senior staff to help identify high-needs families.
  • Conduct routine home visits to educator programs and prepare related reports.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
 

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Current and Active LICSW.
  • Master's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services Degree
  • Fluent in English and at least one additional language: Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole
  • Minimum 2-3 years of direct service experience (including 3+ years in a supervisory role) working with multicultural populations from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds, including families who have experienced trauma, with ability to meet diverse family needs and stabilize challenging circumstances
  • Ability to nurture relationships across social service agencies and with community partners
  • Sensitivity to and experience with handling confidential information and interactions, interacting in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner with a wide range of individuals
  • First Aid and CPR certified (certification training available)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Housing and DEEC policies and regulations, Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) and early education credentialing programs
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend availability
  • Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for daily work-related travel
 
Preferred:
  • 7+ years in a combination of Housing and Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
 

Key Skills:
  • Must be a team player.
  • Excellent leadership management skills
  • Excellent crisis management skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized, strong attention to detail and solution oriented.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, web-based CRM systems, and virtual meeting platforms. Knowledge of CCFA, EEC, and DCF systems and reporting requirements.
 
Employment Terms/Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefit package. Salary range is $115,000 - $125,000.

JPNDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer