Chief Financial Officer
RESPOND, Inc. located in Somerville, MA, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will define the process and implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five to 10 years. The CFO will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including all financial, accounting, information technology (IT), and human resources (HR).The ideal candidate is diligent and efficient with self-assurance and the ability to complete work without supervision. This position partners with CEO, and interfaces with the Board of Directors, project managers, auditors, funders, donors, consultants and supervises one PT employee. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will be involved in strategic planning, evaluation, and professional development initiatives. The CFO position requires natural curiosity, a can-do attitude and a sense of humor.
About RESPOND
RESPOND, Inc., a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England’s first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation. Since its inception in 1974, RESPOND has provided safety and support to over 100,000 victims of domestic violence including adults, teens and children. Through its Community Program, RESPOND provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, advocacy, support groups, education, training and children services. The Shelter Program provides safe, confidential housing and comprehensive supportive services to 8 families or 21 individuals at a time.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), RESPOND is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will:
- Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll ensuring compliance with GAAP standards
- Reconcile monthly bank accounts and balance sheet accounts to subsidiary ledgers
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
- Responsible for all banking relationships
- Meet with department directors regularly to review program/project profitability and identify for management any areas requiring action
- Ensure integrity and completeness of all project budgets in the accounting system
- Update and maintain project staffing report and review project budgets to ensure staffing requests are not in conflict with the project budget
- Maintain rolling forecast of revenues and expenses for the agency
- Perform month-end close on a GAAP accrual basis
- Be familiar with foundation and government contracting requirements
- Oversee the donation process
- Analyze and present monthly financial reports to CEO, department directors and finance committee
- Coordinate all matters relating to payroll, employee benefit programs, retirement plan, and employee policies, procedures and best practices
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring appropriate business insurance coverage for the agency in conjunction with independent insurance brokers
- Supervise IT consulting company to ensure all technology systems are secure and functioning (computers, data bases, phones, security) with an eye to continuously developing and improving systems.
- Analyze program data with department directors to identify trends
- Attend events to oversee cash process and POS systems
- Represent RESPOND at various meetings, events and presentations with (or without) CEO and Board members
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector
- Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget, and resource development
- Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiency
- Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting
- Technologically savvy, with ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increase efficiency in a fast-moving environment
- Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented
- Bachelor’s degree (MA/MBA preferred) in Business, Management, or Finance
Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to HR@respondinc.org.
Domestic Violence Counselor
Pay range between $13-$17 per hour depending upon education and experience.
RESPOND, Inc, located in Somerville, MA, seeks a Direct Service Staff (Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, to be certified by RESPOND, Inc. upon employment) to provide direct service, supervision, training, case management and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter and in our Community Program. This direct supervision, training, case management and coaching varies in degree of intensity based on the needs of the individuals being served. The Certified Domestic Violence Counselor protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by creating an environment responsive to their needs.
About RESPOND
RESPOND, Inc., a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England’s first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation. Since its inception in 1974, RESPOND has provided safety and support to over 110,000 victims of domestic violence including adults, teens and children. Through its Community Program, RESPOND provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, advocacy, support groups and children services. The Enhanced Shelter Program provides safe, confidential housing and comprehensive supportive services in a 21 bed facility.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director and Assistant Directors of Programs and Services, the Direct Service Staff (Certified Domestic Violence Counselor):
- Promotes the development of a positive and supportive community at the shelter by supporting individuals, interacting with children, and creating opportunities for group activities in the house.
- Conducts intakes and assessments and coordinates admittance into the RESPOND program and/or shelter.
- Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline and provides emotional support, referrals and resources.
- Effectively communicates issues (orally and through appropriate documentation) at the shelter to the Shelter Coordinator and other staff (including assigned back-up) to ensure the delivery of quality services to individuals and families.
- Participates in group facilitation, including crisis, parenting and transition groups.
- Actively participates in weekly supervision, staff and agency meetings.
- Attends appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Certification (we will train if you don’t have it).
Shifts available:
3-11pm Sunday – Thursday
3-11pm Tuesday – Saturday
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, bilingual English/Spanish, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working.
BA or equivalent strongly preferred. Strong English language communication, writing and reading skills are required. Fluency in Spanish strongly desired. Basic computer knowledge a necessity.
Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to Amanda@respondinc.org.
Housing Specialist
Pay range between $17-$21 per hour depending upon education and experience.
The RESPOND, Inc. Housing Specialist will work with survivors of Domestic Violence to find housing, transitional programs, safe living alternatives and/or maintain safe housing. RESPOND, Inc seeks an outgoing person who will build relationships with survivors, housing programs and landlords to help re-house our clients.
This role includes providing direct service, housing search support, training and coaching to survivors of domestic violence in the RESPOND, Inc. shelter and in our Community Program in regards to housing. The Housing Coordinator protects and affirms the rights of individuals while helping them achieve independence by finding longer term safe housing and being responsive to their needs.
About RESPOND
RESPOND, Inc., a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence, is New England’s first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation. Since its inception in 1974, RESPOND has provided safety and support to over 65,000 victims of domestic violence including adults, teens and children. Through its Community Program, RESPOND provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, advocacy, support groups and children services. The Enhanced Shelter Program provides safe, confidential housing and comprehensive supportive services in a 21 bed facility.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Coordinators of Community Services and Residential Services, the Housing Specialist:
-Informs, encourages and assists survivors in accessing appropriate programs, resources and services in order to promote a successful transition to longer term housing
-Works with each individual or family to get into housing and to support them when they have moved to maintain the housing opportunity as the survivor negotiates their way toward increased independence and self reliance
-Accompany clients by driving to view units, interview at programs, appeal decisions and other accompaniment
-Work collaboratively with Certified Domestic Violence Counselors and be a positive part of the team. -Works closely with community agencies and housing authorities. Cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships in the field
-Coordinates and facilitates regular housing groups
-Answers RESPOND’s 24-hour hotline and provides emotional support, referrals and resources
-Actively participates in weekly supervision and staff meeting
-Must have or be willing to obtain the 25 hour Domestic Violence Counselor Certification
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, forward thinking, energetic, and hard-working
-BA or equivalent required
-at least 2 years work experience in housing or related employment required
-Strong in building relationships with housing and other agencies
-Strong English language communication, writing and reading skills are required
-Fluency in a second language strongly desired
-Basic computer knowledge a necessity
-Access to personal vehicle required
The hours for this position are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5 Wednesday 11-7
-Flexibility required due to program need
Pay range between $17-$21 per hour depending upon education and experience
Great benefits package
No phone calls please
Resume and a letter of interest should be sent to Amanda@respondinc.org.