Economic Empowerment Coach (Nashville)

Economic Empowerment Coach (Nashville) Tennessee - Nashville, TN 37211 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services Apply Description Economic Empowerment Coach (Nashville) The Economic Empowerment Coach provides direct services to low/moderate-income individuals seeking employment and financial counseling services. Primary responsibilities include job development, job placement and assisting clients in developing plans of action that are intended to help the client reach their goals and achieve financial stability. The Economic Empowerment Coach will cultivate relationships with employers and with employment-related community resources, including private employment agencies and the Alabama Department of Labor, private and public agencies, and financial institutions as a means of developing resources to best serve clients. Responsibilities include client recruitment, assessment, and enrollment; financial coaching and career counseling; job development; resource development; report writing, data management, and case file monitoring. S/he is expected to focus services on a one-on-one counseling format. However, the coach might also conduct classes and workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit building, and banking products. S/he will report directly to the Economic Empowerment Manager. Position Details: Full Time position Department – Refugee and Immigrant Services Reports to Economic Empowerment Manager This role does not have supervisory responsibilities Located in Nashville, TN Mostly Virtual/Remote with some on-site required, Travel (25%– 75%) Monday through Friday; 8:30AM – 5:00PM Annual Compensation - $40 ,000 to 45,000 Responsibilities: Initiate and develop group training and instructional opportunities to generate program awareness and individual one-on-coaching clients. Conduct classes and workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit building, and banking products. Assess client needs via financial health assessment and develop individual action plans with each client. Provide individualized financial and career counseling sessions. Make appropriate referrals and integrate other wrap-around supports (i.e. benefits, tax preparation, specialized employment preparation, job readiness training) into counseling to achieve greater results. Identifies and contacts appropriate employers who will provide appropriate level jobs at market rates in suitable work sites. Assist clients in navigating resources to obtain employment skills and certifications. Documents each employer contact and all employer information on the shared job data bank. Interviews clients and assesses their education, marketable job skills, career goals, and individual barriers to employment. Orients groups of clients to the U.S. workplace and to area job market. Assists clients (or refers for assistance) with online job searches and applications. Interacts with clients to ensure a suitable match between a client and a potential employer. Transports clients to job interviews or arranges alternative transportation. Interprets for clients as required or arranges for interpretation. Maintain program client’s files. Engage in ongoing follow-up with clients on a predetermined grant required schedule. Collect, input, track and report required client data using client management database. Participate in initial training and ongoing professional development training. Follow required protocol and program requirements. Maintain a neat and clean work area. Helps ensure the coordination and integration of services. Coordinates program activities with related activities within the department and in other departments to ensure efficiency and economy. Ability to articulate the mission, objectives, and programs of the organization. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Completes with the various federal, state or local laws that apply to and regulate the job responsibilities. Participates in training, fundraising events and other Inspiritus activities and initiatives such as performance and quality improvement (PQI). Strives toward excellence in the areas of innovation, performance and extraordinary acts. Participates in Inspiritus functions and public relations activities. Perform all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in a business, finance, or accounting field and minimum of two years of previous direct work experience in employment or financial counseling, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Experience working in a culturally diverse environment Ability to balance the needs of the client and the employer Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change Must have the ability to communicate with all people in a culturally competent manner. Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner Excellent computer skills, accurate typing, and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Must own a personal multi-passenger vehicle, hold a valid Alabama Driver’s license, have a good driving record, and have appropriate personal auto insurance Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, competencies, skills and knowledge that ensures the successful completion of the essential job responsibilities. The Economic Empowerment Coach role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals. Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate personal vehicle. Employees frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture: Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.