Financial Career Coach

Community Teamwork•Lowell, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities. The Financial Career Coach will be responsible for providing job search, job readiness skills and referrals for job training with a goal to help individuals attain a living wage. The Financial Career Coach will coach clients on ways to reduce barriers to maintaining employment including working closely with the Senior Financial Education Staff.

Requirements

Prior related experience is required
High School degree or equivalent
Good attention to detail
Knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Understanding of basic personal finance management
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and maintain confidentiality of information
Knowledge and experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk individuals
Strong ability to problem solve
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to low-income households
Public speaking and outreach skills
Crisis management skills
Ability to travel to various work sites
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to pass background check

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain a resume and cover letter writing certification.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Responsibilities

Work on the Financial Education Center (FEC) team to provide all financial education and employment services programming including researching, developing and implementing FEC programming on an ongoing basis.
Provide case management to clients on a regular basis; Identify services needed for members� personal, educational/or skill development to enhance employability.
Create individual employment goals.
Create personal finance management goals.
Work to reduce employment barriers by providing resources, supports and referrals.
Provide internal and external wrap around services to clients throughout job placement.
Perform intake and data collection as per all funding source requirements
Maintain accurate participant records and prepare reports as required
Assist in the development of partnerships with local agencies and other community resources
Work with team members on planning and implementation of career development workshops and events throughout the year
Uphold the values of CTI � Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
Other related duties may be assigned.

Benefits

4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
12 paid holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment