Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Atlanta - Atlanta, GA 30308

• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: Day
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Economic Empowerment Coordinator

Inspiritus’ Refugee & Immigrant Services team provides services to refugees and immigrants to guide them on a path from surviving to thriving. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we provide quality services to newcomers in and around Savannah, Nashville, Birmingham, and Atlanta. Under the direction of the Economic Empowerment Program Manager, the Economic Empowerment Coordinator will provide direct services to low/moderate-income individuals seeking employment and financial counseling services. In addition, they will monitor collaboration and teamwork among program staff and report issues to the Economic Empowerment Program Manager. They will also supervise the Economic Empowerment Coach(s) and LISC AmeriCorps member.

Position Details:

• Full Time, Exempt
• Refugee & Immigrant Services
• Program: Economic Empowerment
• Reports to Economic Empowerment Program Manager
• Located in: Atlanta
• Work Environment: This is a hybrid position requiring days in-office on a weekly basis.
• Travel is estimated at 15-20%.
• Standard operating hours for Refugee Services are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Exact starting and end hours can be discussed and adjusted with direct supervisor.
• Annual Compensation: $48,000 - $52,000

Responsibilities:

• Understand and is aware of all aspects of the programs’ contractual requirements.
• Consistently stay abreast of all aspects and any changes in the program’s contractual requirements.
• Oversee the database sections pertaining to the program, and any other data to ensure they are complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Help respond to monitoring and audit reports and implements required changes.
• Initiate and develop group trainings and instructional opportunities to generate program awareness and individual one-on-coaching clients.
• Provide supervision to the Economic Empowerment Coach(s).
• Provide supervision to LISC AmeriCorps member and ensure program meets all contractual requirements.
• Assess client needs via financial health assessment and develop individual action plans with each client.
• Provide individualized financial counseling sessions and meet grant outcome goals for the year.
• 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.
• Identify and contact appropriate employers who will provide appropriate level jobs at market rates in suitable work sites
• Document each employer contact and all employer information on the shared job data bank
• Interview clients and assesses their education, marketable job skills, career goals, and individual barriers to employment
• Orient groups of clients to the U.S. workplace and to area job market
• Assist clients (or refers for assistance) with online job searches and applications
• Interact with clients to ensure a suitable match between a client and a potential employer.
• Transport clients to job interviews or arranges alternative transportation
• Interpret 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 trainings and ongoing professional development trainings.
• Pull, review and understand credit reports to assist program clients.
• Prepare credit bureau dispute letters and settlement letters for program clients.
• Follow required protocol and program requirements.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area.
• Meet all grant outcome goals.
• Help 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.
• Assist in securing funding for current and new programs
• Ability to articulate the mission, objectives, and programs of the organization.
• Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Comply with the various federal, state or local laws that apply to and regulate the job responsibilities.
• Participate in training, fundraising events and other Inspiritus activities and initiatives such as performance and quality improvement (PQI).
• Strive toward excellence in the areas of innovation, performance and extraordinary acts.
• Participate in Inspiritus functions and public relations activities.
• Perform all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Manage funds and other INSPIRITUS assets i.e. supplies and equipment in a manner that is considered productive in the best interest of INSPIRITUS and conforms with the approved budgets.

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 persons 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 Georgia 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 Coordinator 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.