Bilingual Case Manager-Economic Empowerment- 100% onsite

HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER • Houston, TX

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Bilingual Case Manager- Economic Empowerment Services is responsible for providing comprehensive support with a focus on financial and career services. Will assist residential clients in overcoming immediate economic barriers and securing long-term financial independence and safety by utilizing one on one financial empowerment services and a broad range of community services. Your Schedule: Full Time Grant Funded Position: This position is supported by grant funding and continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of that funding, all grants are subject to renewal. Projected end date without renewal- June 30, 2027 Three Days: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Two days: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. One Saturday per month: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Work Model: 100% onsite Local Travel: 25% Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Houston Area Women’s center gives you a rewarding experience in which our diverse team of employees work together as part of the empowerment of a survivor’s life and at the same time part of a much larger mission. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. Every day we continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity in everything we do as we provide service to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Requirements

• Experienced in Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice.
• A minimum of one year of experience in Case Management, Career Counseling, Job Development or similar in social services setting
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish, able to read, speak, and write both languages fluently
• Texas driver’s license with a good driving record; ability to travel to off-site locations utilizing 15 passenger Agency van, if applicable
• Excellent attention to details
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines
• Has a growth mindset and is a good team player
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one coaching to understand current financial needs and develop goals towards economic empowerment (increasing income, managing debt, improving career opportunities, building savings, acquiring assets)
• Provide group training and or individual case management support to clients.
• Learn and use the All-State Foundation Moving Ahead Curriculum through Financial Management and Career Empowerment education.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and enhance existing partnerships that will support clients in meeting their goals (financial and job readiness, access to higher learning institutions, training, financial and employment coaching, taxes).
• Attend necessary meetings and training.
• Track stories and successes of the program through outcome tracking and reporting.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with OSHA where applicable. Report suspected child or elder abuse to DFPS. Report unsafe activities/practices in all areas of the facility to the Operations Manager.
• Do mandatory Reporting: report suspected and prior abuse/neglect to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services when appropriate
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Programs
• Generous Paid time Off- 11 paid holidays per year, up to 3 personal holidays per year, 15 paid Vacation days per year, Approx 7 hours per month of accrued Sick days
• 401K the agency matches 125% of employee contributions up to 4% of the annual salary of a full-time employee
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees