Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)

Program Newsletter

January, 2021

Thank you for subscribing to the Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program newsletter! The ROSS

Program is designed to assist public housing residents in making progress towards economic self-sufficiency

through workshops and training events on financial literacy,career development, scholarship applications, and

computer literacy, among other topics. We will send out newsletters frequently with upcoming opportunities for

residents, so stay tuned!

February Virtual Career Fair

Register here.

Now Hiring: BHA Tenant

Coordinator

BHA is now hiring for its Tenant Coordinator position

to better coordinate between the Construction

Management Division, the Housing Manager, and

tenants. Applicants should have a high school diploma

or GED and be fluent in English.

Click here for more information.

Free Health Aide & CNA

information session via Zoom.

Call (857) 286-4693 or click here for more information.

Apprenti Technical Training

Are you interested in a career in software

development, webpage design, or cyber-security?

Apply to the Apprenti apprenticeship program to be

put on the fast-track for jobs and training in the

technology industry. Apprenti is actively recruiting

women, people of color, and veterans - although

anyone is welcome to apply.

business professional community closets! Get free

suits, blazers, shirts, dresses, ties and more by

reaching out to your site's Service Coordinator, listed

at the bottom of this newsletter.

YMCA Youth Virtual

Learning Center

Are you a Ruth Barkley resident with a child doing

virtual learning? The YMCA is offering free full-time

learning support and child care to children 5-13 in its

Community Learning Center. The center operates

scholarships for BHA residents who are looking to earn

their bachelor's degree. The scholarship is for recent

high school graduates or adult learners and

accommodates all schedules, including evening

classes.

Click here for more information.

The Family Van Health Care

Services

If you're unable to afford annual wellness exams with a

doctor, consider calling the Family Van! The van

Join America's largest employer in the warehouse or

as a driver. Flexible part-time and full-time schedules

available. Must be 18 years old with the ability to speak

and read English. HS Diploma/GED candidates

preferred. Drivers must have a clean driving record

and their own vehicle. Healthcare and other benefits

available. Apply here.

Crate & Barrel Department Specialist

Learn merchandising, time management, and problem

solving skills while focused on a specific department at

This is a long-term, entry-level medical transcription

job - no experience required! Paid online training

provides scribes with introductions to medical

terminology and job expectations. Must be 18 years

old, fluent in English, have a HS Diploma/GED, and

have basic computer literacy skills. Apply here.

Stop & Shop Cashier

We're hiring for all shifts and all positions! Part-time

and full-time schedules available. Bilingual in English

placement and other services at your housing site? Contact your ROSS Service Coordinator:

Alice Taylor & Ruth Barkley

Yaendy Matos

(617) 756-4628

Yaendy.Matos@BostonHousing.org

Franklin Field

Joe Robinson

(617) 756-4118

Joseph.Robinson617.jr@gmail.com

Mildred Hailey

Robert Barns

(617) 942-7135

ROSS@BostonHousing.org

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