JOBS!  JOBS!  JOBS!
                          Compiled by Dave Bates


     If you've been following the news lately, you're probably aware of the
    shakeup at the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven.  As a result
    of the turmoil, many jobs have become available at this agency.  Here
    is a partial list.

1.  Administrative Assistant
    Salary:  Open
    Summary of Position:  The administrative assistant will perform a
    variety of secretarial and clerical duties as well as functions related
    to the ongoing operation of the intake and referral department.
    Qualifications:  Ability to plan, organize, and execute work
    efficiently and expediently.  Ability to work well with others on a
    personal and confidential level is a must.  Ability to exercise sound
    judgment and conduct oneself in a tactful and diplomatic manner when
    dealing with difficult or emergency situations.  Must be a high school
    graduate.

2.  Community Service Case Specialist (Family)
    Salary:  $35,000 to $45,000 annually.
    Summary of Position:  The community service case specialist will
    provide outreach coordination and case management of activities for the
    Elm Haven Hope Community Service group.  Each specialist will be
    responsible for managing caseloads to insure timely, efficient, and
    quality service for program participants.
    Qualifications:  A Bachelor's degree in social work, public
    administration, or related field required.  Master's degree preferred.
     State of Connecticut license in social work preferred.  Must have
    three to four years experience in social service organizations in the
    areas of welfare to work, self-sufficiency, or training.  Employment
    programs requiring case management experience strongly preferred.

3.  Administrative Assistant (Property Management)
    Salary:  $18,500 to $35,000 annually.
    Summary of Position:  The administrative assistant will perform a
    variety of clerical and secretarial duties as well as functions related
    to the ongoing operation of the management offices and the processing
    of tenants.
    Qualifications:  Ability to plan, organize, and execute work
    efficiently and expediently.  Ability to work well with others on a
    personal and confidential level is a must.  Ability to exercise sound
    judgment and conduct oneself in a tactful and diplomatic manner when
    dealing with difficult or emergency situations.  Must be a high school
    graduate.

4.  Occupancy Interviewer
    Salary:  $23,000 to $35,000 annually.
    Summary of Position:  The occupancy interviewer will perform a variety
    of clerical tasks as well as conduct interviews and screen prospective
    tenants for admission to public housing; responsible for obtaining
    pertinent data necessary for determining eligibility of prospective
    tenants.
    Qualifications:  Graduate of a two-year college or attending a four-
    year college or university.  Aggressive and responsible, with
    experience directly related to government administration.  Good oral
    and written communication skills a must.  Must be able to work with
    people on a personal and confidential level.  Ability to handle
    difficult situations when necessary.


     For further information about these and other openings, contact the
New Haven Housing Authority, 360 Orange Street, P.O. Box 1912, New Haven,
CT 06509-1912 (203) 946-2800.  You can also contact me at (860) 257-0602,
or leave a message for me on the CCB voice mail system.

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     In other job news, there's a customer service position available at
the Infoxx Company in Watertown.

Job description:  Taking calls from mobile phone customers who are calling
    for information.  Searching a database to located number of place
    customer is calling.
Skills:  Basic computer, typing (25 wpm), spelling and good interpersonal
    skills.
Hours:  Full time (varying shifts).
Benefits:  Full benefits.
Salary:  $7.00 to $7.50 an hour.


     For further information, contact Jessica Dapsis, BESB Human Resource
Specialist, at (860) 602-4000, or 1-800-842-4510.

     See you next issue!