Self-Sufficiency Coach, ACHIEVEability

Posted by on October 07, 2013

Self-Sufficiency Coach: Motivator! Counselor! Advocate!

Help break the cycle of poverty for low income, single parent, formerly homeless families.  We are looking for an organized, hardworking, multi-tasking, outcomes-driven and smart individual with a passion for making a difference, who craves variety and intensity, and who values education and accountability.

ACHIEVEability is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive and intensive support for families so that they can break the generational cycle of poverty, maximize their potential and achieve self-sufficiency. Education is the focus of our approach. Families at ACHIEVEability pursue college while maintaining employment, developing life skills, building credit and assets, and broadening their horizons.

Responsibilities:
•    Provide case management services for a caseload of 20 – 25 participants.
•    Help families create goals and map concrete steps for achieving those goals, with a focus on the areas of education, parenting, finances, employment and personal development.
•    Help families make and track progress with their plans.
•    Motivate families to remain engaged and compliant with ACHIEVEability’s program requirements.
•    Work well with a diverse team, as well as able to take initiative and work independently.
•    Facilitate and organize workshops, family enrichment activities and group meetings.
•    Maintain complete and accurate records in case files and database.
•    Conducts regular home visits/inspections and assist participants in maintaining home according to agency standards.
•    Develop/maintain links with other professionals in the social service field and complementary programs in the city.

In the context of a structured goal plan for each family, you will work with families to do whatever it takes to help them help themselves. In the course of a week, you will work with parents to obtain financial aid, create a budget, repair credit, and learn to clean a bathroom as well as prepare case notes and facilitate workshops.

Specific tasks include the following: interview and assess prospective participants; assist participants in identifying and securing resources; conduct home visits and inspections; assist participants with developing and adhering to budgets and debt reduction plans; organize and facilitate workshops; document participant contact in the files and database; develop and maintain links with other professionals in the social service and education fields; serve as ACHIEVEability representative and ambassador in supporting effective property management.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
•    At least 3 years of case management experience
•    Passion for helping families who are underserved
•    Strong motivational and leadership skills
•    Ability to think strategically and analytically
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Database skills.
•    Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group (staff, participants, donors and volunteers)
•    Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, follow through and accountability
•    Ability to successfully pass background checks (criminal, child abuse, drug test, college transcripts, college diploma)
•    Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and registered vehicle available for use at work
•    Ability and willingness to work evenings and on Saturdays
•    Comfortable working and doing home visits in West Philadelphia

To Apply:
E-mail to employment@achieve-ability.org:  (1) your resume and (2) a cover letter indicating (a) your interest in the self-sufficiency coach position and the reason for your interest, (b) your philosophy about helping families in need, (c) where you heard about this position, (d) your salary requirement and (e) the names and contact information of 3 references. Indicate “Self-Sufficiency Coach– YourFirstName YourLastName” on the subject line of your e-mail.