Financial Coach​/Economic Mobility Coach

Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation (SCDHC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to creating thriving, sustainable communities through affordable housing, financial empowerment, and workforce development. With 30+ years of impact and over 450 homes developed, our work supports families across Central Virginia through housing counseling, financial coaching, and employment services. We’re passionate about walking alongside our clients and each other to create lasting change.

• Make measurable impact in your community
• Build long-term relationships with clients
• Work in an integrated coaching model (financial, employment, benefits)
• Professional development and certification opportunities
• Mission-driven collaborative team

Help families build financial stability and achieve long-term economic mobility. As a Financial Coach at SCDHC, you will work directly with individuals and families to increase income, reduce debt, strengthen credit, and move toward lasting financial independence.

• Partner one-on-one with individuals and families to help them strengthen financial stability, build confidence with money management, and achieve long-term financial goals.
• Guide clients through personalized financial coaching sessions, including budgeting, credit improvement, debt reduction, and goal-setting strategies that support economic mobility.
• Develop individualized action plans that help clients increase income opportunities, access benefits, and build pathways toward asset growth and home ownership.
• Connect clients to SCDHC programs and trusted community resources that support housing stability, employment advancement, and overall financial wellness.
• Track client progress and celebrate milestones using Salesforce and the Combined Financial Assessment (CFA), ensuring accurate documentation and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Financial Opportunity Center team to coordinate services across employment coaching, benefits access, and financial counseling.
• Facilitate engaging financial education workshops and community sessions focused on topics such as budgeting, credit building, savings strategies, and financial empowerment.
• Create or adapt workshop materials that respond to community needs and promote practical, real-world financial skills.
• Build strong partnerships with local financial institutions, employers, and community organizations to expand opportunities and resources available to clients.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver financial counseling in a culturally responsive and client-centered manner.
• Experience working with low to moderate income families or demonstrated ability to effectively engage diverse individuals and families.
• Solid understanding of personal finance concepts, including budgeting, asset building, and credit building.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution preferred.
• No prior financial coaching title required — training provided for strong candidates with transferable experience.