Financial Career Coach Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Social Work

Financial Career Coach

Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

The Financial Career Coach will be responsible for providing job search, job readiness skills and referrals for job training with a goal to help individuals attain a living wage. The Financial Career Coach will coach clients on ways to reduce barriers to maintaining employment including working closely with the Senior Financial Education Staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Work on the Financial Education Center (FEC) team to provide all financial education and employment services programming including researching, developing and implementing FEC programming on an ongoing basis.

Provide case management to clients on a regular basis;

Identify services needed for members' personal, educational/or skill development to enhance employability.

Create individual employment goals.

Create personal finance management goals.

Work to reduce employment barriers by providing resources, supports and referrals.

Provide internal and external wrap around services to clients throughout job placement.

Perform intake and data collection as per all funding source requirements

Maintain accurate participant records and prepare reports as required

Assist in the development of partnerships with local agencies and other community resources

Work with team members on planning and implementation of career development workshops and events throughout the year

Uphold the values of CTI
- Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Prior related experience is required

High School degree or equivalent

Good attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Understanding of basic personal finance management

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain accurate records and maintain confidentiality of information

Knowledge and experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk individuals

Strong ability to problem solve

Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low-income households

Public speaking and outreach skills

Crisis management skills

Ability to travel to various work sites

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to pass background check

Willingness to obtain a resume and cover letter writing certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Compensation and Benefits

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave - 12 paid holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

The base salary range represents the Agency's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer
- Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

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