Success Coach

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Office - SCHENECTADY, NY 12307

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $22.00 - $28.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

$22-$28/hr

After the successful completion of the introductory period, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely one day per week, subject to organizational needs.

Helping people reclaim the life they deserve

At Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP), we believe in supporting one another as we all work collaboratively towards one common goal - eradicating poverty. By joining our team, you will be joining in the mission to help improve communities, alleviate poverty, and change people's lives. SCAP is an anti-poverty agency dedicated to serving low-income individuals and families who "are in economic, educational or social need."

Here at SCAP, we will provide you with competitive wages, work-life balance, career advancement and an amazing benefits package.

We believe that empowering people is the best way to help families move out of poverty. Come join our team if you're looking to make a positive impact on our local community.

• Paid Personal Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with Company Match!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• AND MORE!

• Case management to assist with overcoming the barriers to long term unemployment/underemployment and family stabilization using Family Development strengths based approach. Triage case load to ensure adequate support to families in crisis and high needs families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of family strengths and needs using agency tools and best practices. Develop goals and milestones with family participation according to the Brief Solution Focused treatment model and Family Development in conjunction with the Employment Services Team.
• Conduct home visits and interact with customers at off-site locations such as SCCC and DSS to observe and support task completion, graduation, advancement and retention of employment.
• Conduct regular and up to date evaluation of progress and modify goals on a periodic basis to provide support for successful completion of training and employment, do this independently and effectively communicate and work with a team - both in-house and through case conferencing as appropriate.
• Ensure comprehensive access to all of SCAP's services, working with agency colleagues and community partners to fully integrate, streamline and coordinate family services.
• Conduct advocacy on behalf of families in a solution-focused manner and represent SCAP in a positive, professional manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, human services or related field, Master's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience providing related services to families and individuals; one year with master's degree. Experience in evidence-based practices preferred.
• Knowledge of community based services, public assistance and other community resources and demonstrated skills in accessing these services appropriately. Must have the ability to learn quickly the resources available in Schenectady County, and be able to appropriately refer in-house working with other program support staff to ensure full access to SCAP’s services.
• Must have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Must demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities independently.
• Must have a valid New York State driver's license, have regular access to a car and be willing to travel to off-site locations.
• Demonstrated computer expertise with Microsoft Office and be able to stay up to…