Massachusetts Public Housing Manager (MPHA) Certification Program
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MPHA Certification is recommended for the new executive director or as a refresher for veterans, and those for whom an executive director's position is the next step on their career ladder. MPHA certification is recognized in the DHCD Executive Directors Salary & Qualifications Schedule.
The Certification consists of seven (7) required courses over five (5) full days (some courses are only half-day). The courses can be completed in any order. Sessions will be scheduled continuously throughout the year at various locations across the state. Notifications will be sent and included in monthly newsletters. Contact the MassNAHRO office with any questions.
MPHA Registration fee: Member Agency - $175 per day; Non-Member Agency - $225 per day
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Professional Relationships [1/2 day]
Topics: Board, Residents, Community at Large, Regulators, Legislators
Trainer: Attorney Jeffrey L. Driscoll
Next session - Friday, July 13th - Auburn H.A. Click here to register!
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Procurement / Contract Administration [1/2 day]
Topics: Bid Packages, Purchasing Collectives, MGL Ch. 30B 7 Ch. 149
Trainer: Attorney Jeffrey L. Driscoll
Next session - Friday, July 13th - Auburn H.A. Click here to register!
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Financial Elements [1/2 day]
Topics: Operating Budgets, Internal Controls, Audits, Reserves/Investments, Cash Management, Deficit v. Retained Revenue
Trainer: Teresa Ewald, CPA
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Maintenance / Modernization [1/2 day]
Topics: Repair Prioritization, Work Order Systems, Inventory & Supplies, Emergencies, Preventative Maintenance Plans, Job Classifications, Inspections, Capital Improvement Plans, Restricted Reserves, Funding Options
Trainer: Gene Capoccia
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Personnel Management
Topics: Local Policy, Hiring & Firing, Unionization/Collective Bargaining, Performance Evaluations, Personnel Policies
Trainer: Attorney Jeffrey L. Driscoll
Next training April 13th - Woburn H.A. Click here to register!
Next training September 14th - Norwood H.A. Click here to register!
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Legal Elements
Topics: Statutes, Regulations & Waivers, Contracts, Policies, Liability, Evictions
Trainer: Attorney Jeffrey L. Driscoll
Next session Friday, June 8th - Arlington H.A. Click here to register!
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Occupancy Cycle
Topics: Tenant Selection, Continued Occupancy & Transfers, Lease, Rent Determination, Grievance Procedures
Trainer: Attorney Karen O. Ahlers
Next Session - Wednesday, May 23rd - The Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis Click here to register
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