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Deputy Director of Hastings

Who is EMPath?

Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same.

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities.

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are crucial to our mission of disrupting poverty.

What will you be doing?

Making an impact every day. You will be part of a dynamic, passionate team of professionals who work to drive the communication strategy of EMPath and its mission to disrupt poverty.

The Deputy Director of Hastings House will play a key role in leading the housing staff and ensuring high-quality services are delivered in alignment with EMPath’s policies. This includes fostering a trauma-sensitive, coaching-based, and child-centered approach while developing and implementing participant community activities.

The Deputy Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of Hastings House, including program development, staff recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision.

• Oversee and collaborate with the Director on all aspects of the residential program to ensure a safe, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment for families.
• Hire and maintain roster of full-time, part-time and per-diem staff.
• Provide weekly direct supervision of 3 residential supervisors.
• Carry a caseload of up to three participants and provide direct services to participants.
• Provide on-call support to staff with back-up coverage if necessary.
• Provide leadership in absence of Director.
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What traits do you need to be successful in this role?

• Experience working with a diverse population of women and children.
• Knowledge of issues related to domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of child development and parenting support.
• Experience with de-escalation, crisis management, mediation and safety planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bi-lingual skills strongly preferred but not required.
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Ways to stand out of the crowd

• BA in related field required, MA preferred.
• Two plus years of supervisory experience.
• Two plus years of experience working in a residential facility

Tell Us About Yourself To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter. Your written presentation and interest in the EMPath mission are crucial aspects of our selection process.

Why EMPath?

The meaningful work The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals.

Collaborative team environment You’ll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas – all working towards shared goals for elevating the good work of the organization and the participants in our programs.

Learning – We are a learning culture – We offer person-centered professional development, Mobility Mentoring® certification for all mentors and tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance for essential workers Empath offers to a four-day work week for all direct services roles, 4 days of 9-hour schedule for most direct service roles where staffing levels allow.

Benefits: Competitive salary, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits.

Compensation: This role is budgeted up to $70,000 annually.

At EMPath, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We strongly encourage people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.

All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.