A Communit of Friends Position

Project Director
Organization: A Community of Friends
Post Date:	Jan 09, 2009	Type:	Full Time
Start Date:	Immediately	Salary:	$60 - $70K Annually
Location:	Los Angeles, California - United States	Job Reference:
Educational Requirements:	Bachelors required Masters preferred
Specific Education, Certification and Skill Requirements (if applicable): •Bachelor’s degree required with a Masters in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field preferred. •Minimum 5 years proven success in program management, advocacy or policy related communications, ideally at a nonprofit organization or government agency. •Understanding of public health aspects of poverty and homelessness, including mental health issues. •Demonstrated project management success including, planning, organizing and responding to dynamic priorities A Community of Friends is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Project Director of an innovative, multi-agency collaborative project that provides permanent supportive housing to homeless people living with mental illness or co-occurring disorders in two apartment buildings in South Los Angeles. The Project Director will lead and implement a service model that integrates housing with on-site primary care and behavioral health services as a vehicle for systems change. The position requires initiative and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams. Please send cover letter, resume and salary history to A Community of Friends, Attn: Kinette Cager, Director of Administration. Email: kcager@acof.org • Fax: 213.368-0123 • Mail: 3345 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1000, LA, CA 90010. A Community of Friends is An Equal Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity Employer