Works Coach – Buncombe Henderson Split

Position Summary

Looking for a rewarding position in the social work/human services field? Want to help people make significant positive changes in their lives while maintaining a solid work-life balance? Do you have the ability to work both independently and on a team, have excellent attention to detail, great follow-through, and a passion for creating change?

We are a high-performing, anti-poverty Community Action Agency looking for a seasoned professional to work as a Life Works Coach for our self-sufficiency program. We have one full-time position which will be split between Buncombe and Henderson Counties.

This work primarily takes place in person, in the office, or the community.

The Life Works program aims to help people living on low incomes obtain full-time, living wage work, complete training/education, and increase financial capabilities. Please review the full job description:  to download.

Excellent employer-paid benefits, including 401k after 1 year of employment with up to 6% match. Generous PTO and paid holidays, access to the Employee Assistance Network, opportunities for training, access to agency fleet vehicles, flexible schedules, and a positive, supportive work environment.

Salary: $24.03 to $27.00 per hour DOQ plus employer-paid competitive benefits for employees. This position is exempt under FLSA and not eligible for overtime pay.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Conduct long-term, complex individual and family case management using agency and community resources and strength-based approaches
• Use evidenced-based strategies, techniques, and tools to help customers set goals and implement action-based solutions
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and protect up-to-date, confidential, and required electronic and hardcopy financial and personal customer data and records (approximately 40% of this work is data entry/paperwork)
• Understand and address the socioeconomic and psychological factors that affect people who live in poverty
• Build and maintain resource-based relationships with other organizations, educational institutions, and employers
• Conduct job development and placement activities
• Instruct and/or facilitate agency-sponsored and other approved coursework and training
• Work independently and on teams to complete tasks
• Incorporate initiative, sound judgment, and the Agency’s Values – Teamwork, Communication, Quality and Respect into daily work
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Peer Support Specialist a plus

Requires:

• Graduation from a regionally or CHEA-accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Social Work or related human services field
• Minimum of five years of outcomes-focused, multi-dimensional, case-management experience in a team-based setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable

• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License and transportation
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens

Submit:
Cover letter, resume, and three professional work references with complete contact information via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Subject line:
Life Works Coach. Prior approval from the applicant will be obtained before any reference is contacted. Applicants who fail to comply may be disqualified.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. Interviews are expected to begin late June 2026. Position opened until filled.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.