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For over 50 years, Project Place has been a resource for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Boston. Through innovative programming, including operating social enterprises, we facilitate the successful transition of individuals to economic self-sufficiency. Comprehensive programming consists of classroom instruction, credential training, case management services, housing and job placement, retention and career services.

We currently seek the following position:

Title:                      MANAGER OF DELIVERY AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Reports to:          Director of Finance & Social Enterprise

Responsibilities:

The Manager of Delivery and Warehouse Operations oversees our Logistics Enterprise Apprenticeship Program (LEAP) social enterprise that teaches modern delivery and warehouse skills. LEAP’s first business is to service vending machines throughout the Boston area. Other warehouse and delivery businesses are in development. Clients who participate in this program graduate with skills that transfer directly into a job in delivery and warehouse operations.

Specific responsibilities of the Manager of Delivery and Warehouse Operations include:

• Being accountable for the overall performance of the LEAP Delivery and Warehouse business – both the mission of teaching our clients and the social enterprise’s financial goals.
• Managing and training LEAP supervisors and clients in modern delivery and warehouse skills and customer service
• Using the Parlevel logistics software each day to manage the social enterprise
• Teaching classes in modern delivery and warehouse skills in our internship program
• Maintaining appropriate inventory levels to service our customers and avoid spoilage
• Completing payroll and the associated personnel paperwork
• Determining and executing a sales plan to grow the LEAP vending machine business (drinks and snacks)
• Maintaining ongoing communications with existing customers to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills in delivery and warehouse operations
• Patience and desire to work with and train low-income and homeless clients in delivery and warehouse skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability and willingness to lead a team
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Attention to detail, professionalism, and customer-focused work ethic
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Experience with delivery and warehouse software preferred
• Experience in business-to-business sales preferred
• Experience in the vending business preferred
• A college degree in business preferred
• CDL Class B and a working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations preferred.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to alehmann@projectplace.org.

Project Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For over 50 years, Project Place has been a resource for individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Boston. Through innovative programming, including operating social enterprises, we facilitate the successful transition of individuals to economic self-sufficiency. Comprehensive programming consists of classroom instruction, credential training, case management services, housing and job placement, retention and career services.

We are currently seeking the following position: 

Title: CASE MANAGER FOR WORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (WOW) 

Reports to: Senior Case Manager 

Responsibilities: 

The Case Manager for Working Opportunities for Women (WOW) will conduct extensive outreach, ensure the program meets enrollment goals, provide wrap-around case management, and offer employment specialist services. This position is based at Project Place, and it also requires a part-time presence at the Suffolk County House of Corrections Career Center. 

WOW is a social enterprise, currently under development at Project Place, with the goal of stabilizing the lives of women (with a focus on homeless women with children) through permanent employment. 

Specific duties include: 

• Developing outreach and enrollment plans in conjunction with the Senior Case Manager to meet program goals 
• Recruiting and screening clients for the WOW program 
• Assessing the needs of clients through intake interviews and case management to support clients in stabilizing to ensure success in gaining employment 
• Coordinating with the Project Place team to ensure continuity of care throughout Project Place programming 
• Completing Individual Development Plan (IDP) in conjunction with each client and reviewing goals and progress regularly 
• Working as a team with program managers, case managers, and other employment specialists to develop a comprehensive plan for clients to attain employment and other IDP goals 
• Developing and maintaining resources in the community that will benefit clients 
• Conducting workshops on life skills 
• Working in collaboration with agencies and employers who partner with Project Place 
• Entering client data in computer tracking system 
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or designee. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS required 
• Two years of experience as a case manager required 
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to work independently 
• Demonstrated capacity in working with women experiencing homelessness, with a history of incarceration and histories of substance use. 
• Ability to respond flexibly in a fast-paced, evolving environment 

• Strong team player with a capacity for leadership. 

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume to Senior Case Manager, Azeb Girma, at agirma@projectplace.org. No phone calls or in-person applications, please. 

Project Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.