Community Organizer Job at Advocates, Framingham, MA

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  • Advocates
  • Framingham, MA

Job Description

Overview:

Salary:$45,000

Sign On Bonus: $1,500

(Sign on bonus is applicable to external candidates only)

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!

The MetroWest Care Connection is seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to join our team as the MetroWest Housing Coalition Community Organizer. The Community Organizer will play a critical role in diversifying our Coalition membership, engaging residents with lived experience of housing insecurity, and implementing advocacy strategies. This position involves working closely with community members, stakeholders, and Peer Housing Specialists (PHS) to identify community needs, advocate for policy changes, and build local resident capacity.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities:
  • Recruit and engage MetroWest residents with housing insecurity experience for coalition involvement.
  • Facilitate resident participation in decision-making, valuing their insights and perspectives.
  • Collaborate with residents and coalition members on advocacy strategies.
  • Use residents' experiences to shape advocacy efforts.
  • Identify key community access points for housing support.
  • Address housing challenges in different neighborhoods and demographic groups.
  • Support the creation and training of a network of Peer Housing Specialists (PHS) in Framingham.
  • Empower and train diverse residents with housing insecurity experience.
  • Assist PHSs in providing personalized community support and guidance.
  • Develop PHS capacity to help residents access support for housing insecurity and health disparities.
  • Work with Project Coordinator and Director to meet deliverables and report progress.
  • Co-facilitate coalition meetings with Project Coordinator and Director.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in community organizing, social work, or a related field.
  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
  • Cultural and linguistic diversity preferred
  • Knowledge of and connections to the MetroWest community (defined as the cluster of cities and towns lying west of Boston and east of Worcester); particularly diverse and historically marginalized populations
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
  • Proficiency in organizing and facilitating community meetings and events.
  • Knowledge of housing policies and resources preferred.
  • Experience in advocacy and organizing.
  • Ability to read and write English, and communicate effectively
  • Strong computer skills with and including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and others as well as ability to learn new systems
  • Valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first

Advocates

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