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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in counseling, workforce development, human resources, or related field
• Established employer and job training connections preferred
• 7+ years of experience of directly relevant experience, including establishing partnerships with employers, workforce development organizations, and education and training institutions
• Demonstration of economic mobility coaching
• Experience in nonprofit or community-based settings, and working with low-income families
• Experience working with families experiencing homelessness strongly preferred
• Familiarity with workforce assessment tools and employment resources
• Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred to effectively communicate with our multilingual community
• Empathetic, motivating, and non-judgmental leadership style
• Strong commitment to equity, cultural humility, and inclusion
• Growth mindset with focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on program delivery
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Experience successfully coaching and supervising direct reports
• Ability to build and sustain external partnerships
• Skilled in facilitating trainings and group sessions
• Experience with data tracking and program evaluation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with job readiness tools and digital job platforms
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications and other relevant software applications and databases, such as Quickbase.
• Passionate about advancing Horizons' mission and embodying core values of Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, and Passion.
• Demonstrates core competencies that are critical to success across Horizons (Communication, Collaboration, Cultural Competency, Growth Mindset, and Mission-Driven Excellence).

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree
• Established employer and job training connections
• Experience working with families experiencing homelessness
• Bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of employment, education and, training and economic mobility services within FPP
• Design, implement, and continuously improve employment coaching models aligned with Horizons’ two-generation approach
• Ensure programming is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in strength-based practices
• Monitor program performance and use data to inform strategy, planning, and continuous improvement
• In partnership with the Executive Director, support budgeting, grant implementation, and reporting for employment and economic mobility initiatives
• Partner with senior leadership and development staff on funding proposals and reports
• Represent Horizons in workforce development and coalitions and stay informed on labor market trends and policy changes
• Oversee or conduct comprehensive skills, interest, and needs assessments
• Support development of individualized employment and economic mobility plans
• Provide advanced coaching and guidance to parents navigating career pathways
• Assist families in overcoming barriers to employment and accessing sustainable opportunities
• Ensure high-quality job navigation and career coaching services
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, training providers, and higher education institutions
• Develop employment pipelines aligned with labor market demand and parent goals
• Identify innovative opportunities for parent exposure to career pathways
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate services and reduce duplication
• Supervise Employment Coaching Specialists
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development to staff
• Conduct case consultations and support staff in addressing complex challenges
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and equity-centered team culture
• Oversee development and delivery of workshops on job readiness, career exploration, and digital literacy
• Ensure content is engaging, accessible, and responsive to family needs
• Ensure accurate documentation of services and outcomes in database systems (e.g., Quickbase)
• Analyze program data to track impact and inform decision-making
• Maintain compliance with organizational and funder requirements
• Support grant reporting and identify funding opportunities in collaboration with Development
• Assist with budget oversight and financial planning

Benefits

• Health coverage options designed to be as comprehensive and affordable for you as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums (a value that ranges from an additional $10,000 –30,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).
• Choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage
• Most employees pay $117.77 for individual, $235.54 for 2-person, or $370.44 for family coverage per biweekly paycheck
• Never pay more than $300 for individual or $600 for 2-person/family toward deductibles.