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Published: 24 Dec 2020

Jennie Adamcyzk Appointed Executive Director

The Providence Ministries for the Needy, Inc. Board of Trustees Announces the Appointment of Jennie Adamcyzk as Executive Director

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the unanimous decision to appoint Jennie Adamczyk to the position of Executive Director of Providence Ministries for the Needy, Inc. (PMN). Ms. Adamczyk joined PMN in May of 2019 as the Program Director and launched several successful initiatives: organized and conducted the Family Game Night; was an integral member of the team that led the Fashion for Compassion Event; and conducted marketing and community relations activities. Her dedication and commitment were recognized by leadership and she quickly was promoted to the position of Associate Director where she added the responsibility of overseeing housing sites, specifically Loreto House, Broderick House, and McCleary Manor.

In April of 2020, Ms. Adamczyk was appointed Interim Executive Director. This was not an easy time to step into this role as the State began to shut down all but essential programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Adamczyk skillfully worked with residents, the members of the community served by Kate's Kitchen and with her team to pivot operations in order to continue to serve pick-up, hot meals through Kate's Kitchen and to provide thousands of pounds of food through Margaret's Pantry. She also established safety precautions for the residents of the sober homes as well as for community members using PMN services and was able to keep our resident's and staff COVID -19 free throughout the spring and summer months.

Through all of these challenges, Ms. Adamczyk demonstrated her strengths in managing operations, building relationships, leading a team, and writing grants. But most importantly, it is evident that the mission of PMN lives in her heart. As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, I am confident that the future of PMN is in good hands. Please join me and the PMN Board of Trustees in congratulating Ms. Jennie Adamczyk, the new Executive Director of Providence Ministries for the Needy, Inc.

Sincerely,
Kevin Ross, Chair
Board of Trustees

Published: 07 Oct 2020

Providence Ministries, Inc. was founded in 1980 by Sr. Margaret McCleary, a member of the Sisters of Providence. Our mission is to nourish hope and rebuild lives through the provision of housing, food, clothes, culinary training, and recovery support. Our vision is to be a beacon of hope, a safe place for those who need help as well as an organization where volunteers are committed to helping others. We are part of the Sisters of Providence Ministry Corporation who has a 140 year history of providing healthcare and human services to those in need. We live out our mission and vision through a full range of programs providing food, clothing, housing and job training.

POSITION TITLE: Housing Manager (Full-Time)

REPORTS TO: Associate Director

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To coordinate daily functions of the Housing Team in regards to operations and residents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

To schedule room inspections and assist as needed.
To plan, display colors, and communicate to RA’s for execution of random drug testing based on our color testing policy.
To call and get residents admitted to Detox if they are willing and have relapsed.
To create monthly housing schedule and post in the office.
To track housing staff that have requested time off and be sure that there is appropriate coverage.
To do resident interviews to establish if the applicant would be a good fit for our home.
To do resident intakes or assign staff to do intakes on the day a resident moves in giving them all the information they need, a room key and signing all the appropriate forms.
To do resident check in forms to find out how we can help residents meet goals and be a source of help and encouragement.
To delegate tasks to other housing team members as needed such as cleaning, organizing and filing of information.
To maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
To do resident write ups if needed due to violation of handbook or breaking the rules.
To plan and execute random drug testing at Broderick and McCleary with the assistance of all available staff.
To fill out the weekly resident chore list on Friday and leave for the weekend staff to post on Sunday every week.
To host monthly house meetings to explain changes or updates that may be happening that pertains to housing, field questions and concerns from residents and celebrate achievements.
To run monthly housing staff meetings to check in with your RA’s, make adjustments, execute improvement plans and give positive and negative feedback.

Requirements:

Experience in Sober Housing
Experience with money/ budget management
Experience managing personnel
Genuine enthusiasm for the mission and values of Providence Ministries, Inc.
Be in good physical condition, with ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds
Able to maintain proper confidentiality for each resident
Have a valid MA Driver’s License

Qualifications:

Mission-driven, values oriented person with high integrity and supportive of the mission and values of
Providence Ministries and the founding values of the Sisters of Providence.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in language and action;
Excellent creative problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit and generative resourcefulness
Self-reliant, results-oriented, accountable
Excellent management and supervisory skills with the ability to influence and engage others

Skills and Experience:

Expert use of English grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Fluent in Spanish a plus
Experience managing multiple projects, and effectively prioritizing while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the team.
LDAC Certified Encouraged to Apply

Software qualifications, include:

Microsoft Office Suite
Excel

Compensation: To be determined upon experience at conclusion of offer.

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume and three references to: jadamczyk@provministries.org

Providence Ministries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.