Economic Mobility Coach
About The Position
The Economic Mobility Coach partners with individuals and families to build sustainable pathways out of poverty using the EMPath Mobility Mentoring® model. Through strengths-based coaching, data-informed goal setting, and accountability, the coach supports participants in advancing across key domains of economic stability including employment, income, housing, financial capability, education, and well-being. Unlike traditional case management, this role focuses on participant-driven goals, executive functioning skill development, and long-term economic mobility. The Economic Mobility Coach serves as a guide, accountability partner, and advocate - helping participants identify barriers, access resources, and build the skills and confidence necessary to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, education, public administration, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals or families experiencing economic hardship in roles such as case management, coaching, workforce development, or social services.
- Demonstrated ability to support individuals in setting and achieving personal or professional goals.
- Experience working with diverse populations in a community-based or nonprofit setting.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using the EMPath Mobility Modeling® framework or other mobility-focused coaching models.
- Training or certification in motivational interviewing, coaching, or executive functioning development.
- Experience in workforce development, financial capability, housing stability programs, or education pathways.
- Experience using data-driven coaching tools or participant progress tracking systems.
- Knowledge of community resources related to employment, housing, healthcare, and financial stability.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one mobility coaching using the EMPath Mobility Modeling® framework to support participants in setting and achieving long-term economic mobility goals.
- Facilitate structured coaching conversations that focus on strengths, motivation, and executive functioning skill development.
- Collaborate with participants to develop individualized Economic Mobility Plans with measurable milestones across mobility domains.
- Monitor participant progress using mobility metrics and data tools associated with the EMPath Mobility Modeling® framework.
- Help participants identify barriers to mobility and develop actionable strategies to overcome them.
- Connect participants with appropriate internal and external resources including employment services, education programs, housing assistance, healthcare access, and financial capability services.
- Maintain working knowledge of community resources and referral pathways.
- Collaborate with internal program teams and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
- Maintain accurate participant records and progress updates in designated case management systems.
- Track participant outcomes related to employment, income, education, housing stability, and financial capability.
- Use data to guide coaching conversations and identify opportunities for program improvement.
- Build trusting, respectful relationships with participants that promote accountability and sustained engagement.
- Encourage consistent participation through follow-up, goal reinforcement, and celebration of progress.
- Support participants in developing confidence, resilience, and decision-making skills.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development related to the EMPath Mobility Modeling® framework.
- Contribute insights to improve program strategies and participant outcomes.
- Support outreach or recruitment efforts when appropriate.
- Ensure participant documentation meets program, funding, and regulatory requirements.
- Protect participant confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies and ethical standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
