Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator

Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator

El Modena Family Resource Center
- Orange, CA 92869

Salary Range $23.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

Community Action Partnership has an exciting opportunity for Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator. In this role, the Financial Empowerment Program Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of program procedures and ensure that requirements are aligned to build sustainable support in impacting the lives of hundreds of residents; playing a critical part in the work and dedication of Community Action Partnership of Orange County's initiatives.

It's leadership with a cause and the rewards are immeasurable!

Born out of the War on Poverty more than 50 years ago, Community Action Partnership Orange County (CAP OC) is a trusted resource for Orange County community members who face obstacles such as food insecurity, unemployment, economic turmoil and more. We walk alongside the people we serve, and we act to meet immediate needs without delay. Our programs help empower people to improve their lives and their communities.

We see poverty as an unacceptable reality for our neighbors and rally with key partners to help facilitate change.

CAP OC hires professionals who support and embody the following EPIC values:

• Going above and beyond in every interaction and activity we undertake. We strive for EXCELLENCE in service, keeping a pulse on the most up to date innovations within our industry.
• Reaching our goals by working collaboratively with each other and our community. We are working to do the things that have not been done: empowering families and individuals to financial independence, breaking the cycle of poverty, creating financial equity, combating food insecurity, and establishing healthy and energy-efficient living conditions for all through social innovation. All of this takes PROACTIVENESS, and an intrinsic motivation that drives us to go above and beyond to create cutting-edge trends and program designs.
• We are a team of high INNOVATION. We value the work we do; the people we serve; and treat each other with respect and kindness. We also have an environment of engaging in social economic justice by sharing of ideas and not afraid to try new things that increases our educational capacity. We think outside of the box, and challenge prevailing assumptions about issues of poverty.
• Reaching our goals by working in partnership with each other and our community. The work we do is deeply rooted in the COLLABORATION we have with our community and its citizens. We care about the legacy of community action partnership and go above and beyond to ensure we support each other in bringing forth the services and resources that will positively change generations forever.

We have remained true to our mission "We seek to end poverty by stabilizing, sustaining and empowering people with the resources they need when they need them. By forging strategic partnerships, we form a powerful force to improve our community."

In addition to our EPIC values our external values are as follows:

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Trust
• Compassion
• Justice

What you will accomplish in this role:

Primary duties are to promote and educate with financial stability messages using primarily the Your Money, Your Goals curriculum serving adults, youth and older adults; provide financial coaching and other activities to support healthy financial behaviors and change; establish and maintain multi-sector contracts as well as planning, scheduling and implementing outreach and education to families, neighborhoods, and organizations. Other duties outside of the Financial Empowerment Program may be assigned.

Desirable to have selected candidate be bilingual in English/Spanish in both written and oral forms. Bilingual English/Vietnamese acceptable.

The rate for this position is $23.00 per hour.

This is an onsite position stationed at our three Family Resource Centers in Anaheim, Orange, and Santa Ana. Services are provided at our FRCs and throughout Orange County.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Understand, implement and deliver financial education programs in using the Your Money, Your Goals curriculum to increase financial knowledge, skills and resources for clients, community residents and community groups.
• Conduct financial coaching though one-to-one or small group sessions to provide support to clients to set financial goals and track financial empowerment progress.
• Assess and determine the client's most pressing financial empowerment problem and the area(s) where the client expressed an interest in getting more financial knowledge and support.
• Work with and manage working relationships with multiple staff members, partners, and clients.
• Evaluate, measure and record financial empowerment program outcomes in data reporting systems through notes, attendance and participation, and pre and post surveys.
• Complete and submit program reports on a scheduled basis or…