Co-Director of Shelter Services

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc. is seeking a Co-Director of Shelter Services. An integral part of the management team, this position is responsible for providing supervision to the Center’s emergency shelter program in collaboration with the other Co-Director. Duties include supervision of Shelter Advocates and the Child Advocate, implementation of policies and procedures, and managing all aspects of the shelter program.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will work closely with staff, volunteers, and other department heads to ensure the quality of the shelter program. Extensive on-call coverage is also required. 

A minimum of four years of related education/experience, plus management experience required. Ability to work with a broad range of staff, volunteers and clients in a positive manner. Excellent writing skills, deadline-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Previous leadership, supervisory and residential experience strongly preferred. Ability and willingness to buy into the mission of the organization is essential. Starting salary in the low 30’s. EOE.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.
Jessica Lewis-Branson, Executive Director
P.O. Box 895
New Britain, CT 06050

Fax: (860) 826-4994

jlewisbranson@prudencecrandall.org

Director of Development

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time Director of Development responsible for managing all aspects of the development of the Center including proposal writing, direct mail, special events and assistance with the capital campaign.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Development Director will work closely with the Fundraising Committee, the Chair of the Board and with all department heads to create a development program fully integrated with the many other activities of the Center.

Bachelor’s degree, formal development training and 3 years of non-profit experience required. Ability to work with a broad range of staff, board and volunteer members in a positive manner. Excellent writing skills, deadline-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Previous leadership, supervisory and budgeting experience preferred. Ability and willingness to buy into the mission of the organization is essential.

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample and salary requirements to:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.
Jessica Lewis-Branson
Executive Director
P.O. Box 895
New Britain, CT 06050

Fax: (860) 826-4994
E-mail: jlewisbranson@prudencecrandall.org

Director of Housing

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Housing Services. An integral part of the management team, this position is responsible for providing supervision to the Center’s Transitional Living Program and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs. Duties include supervision of Housing Advocates, implementation of policies and procedures, and managing all aspects of the Housing Programs.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will work closely with staff, volunteers, and other department heads to ensure the quality of the housing programs. 

A minimum of four years of related education/experience, BA/BS strongly preferred, plus significant management experience required. Knowledge of and experience with landlord/tenant law, permanent supportive and/or transitional housing also required. Ability to work with a broad range of staff, volunteers and clients in a positive manner. Excellent writing skills, deadline-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher. Previous leadership, supervisory and housing experience strongly preferred. Ability and willingness to buy into the mission of the organization is essential. Starting salary in the low 40’s. EOE.

Please send resume/cover letter to:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.
Jessica Lewis-Branson
Executive Director
P.O. Box 895
New Britain, CT 06050

Fax: (860) 826-4994
E-mail: jlewisbranson@prudencecrandall.org

Director of Facilities

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc. is seeking a Director of Facilities. An integral part of the management team, this position is responsible for providing supervision to the Center’s maintenance activities relating to the organization's physical property in such a way as to ensure all residents and staff enjoy a safe, clean and accessible living and working environment. Position is fully responsible for all phases of interior and exterior building and facilities maintenance and cleanliness, security/safety and supervision of related staff.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will work closely with staff, volunteers, and other department heads to ensure the quality of the shelter program. Extensive on-call coverage is also required.

A minimum of five years of experience in facilities and/or housing-related management/operations, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience. High school diploma required, BA/BS degree preferred. Ideal candidates will have knowledge and experience with maintenance, security/safety as well as technical knowledge of maintenance equipment, cleaning procedures, and other related activities.

Knowledge of, or experience with landlord-tenant law and/or permanent supportive housing strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including an excellent ability to build and sustain positive and collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituents. Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team and the ability to buy into the mission of the organization is also essential.  Starting salary in the low 40’s. EOE.

Please send resume/cover letter to:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.
Jessica Lewis-Branson
Executive Director
P.O. Box 895
New Britain, CT 06050

Fax: (860) 826-4994
E-mail: jlewisbranson@prudencecrandall.org

Part Time Shelter Advocates

Prudence Crandall Center is seeking Part Time Shelter Advocates to fill a variety of shifts at our 24-hour emergency shelter. These positions are responsible for providing advocacy, counseling, information, referrals, support and related services to women, men and children who have been impacted by domestic violence. Answering the 24-hour crisis hotline and assistance with all aspects of shelter maintenance and operations are also required.

Positions work an irregular schedule of 0-31 hours per week as needed and are required to cover at least three holiday shifts per year.

Local travel is necessary, reliable transportation required.

Minimum of 4 years of related education/experience required. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work with diverse populations, ability to work independently and demonstrated commitment to ending violence against women and children required.

Please send resume/cover letter to:

Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.
Michelle Ouellette
Director of Shelter Services
P.O. Box 895
New Britain, CT 06050

Fax: (860) 832-4333
E-mail: mouellette@prudencecrandall.org