Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator

Company Description

 

 

Job Description

Description

"We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a Drug Free Workplace."

 

POSITION: Economic Empowerment Coordinator

LOCATION: 351 NW 5th St. Miami, FL 33128

When: Daytime, Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm

Rate of Pay: $21.65 per hour

 

Primary duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and delivers program operation support in the areas of Financial Literacy (teens and adults), Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Matched Savings, Digital Literacy, and Financial Stability.
• Recruits eligible participants for all programs, through personal presentations, fliers, social media campaigns, email communications, referrals and community engagement.
• Recruits and manages professional consultants and negotiates partnerships/collaborations to teach the instructional sections of curriculum such as WE360 and Matched Savings.  Coordinates, teaches and delivers or recruits partners and volunteers to deliver soft-skills instruction for participants.  Oversees training operations in soft skills, financial literacy, the Women’s Success Fund, and Matched Savings.
• Pre-determines eligibility for program participation by collecting income documentation. Once participant is approved, provides necessary assistance in the implementation of the savings plans and goals developed during the workshops.
• Monitors client’s accounts based on financial institutions monthly report.  Provides case management to individuals who participate in the saving program to ensure that they are maintaining their accounts in accordance with their stated goals. Coordinates the applications of new accounts at financial partner institutions.
• Monitors participants’ attendance prepares materials/handouts, documents program benchmarks; provides education and community resource information in Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.
• Helps provide case management to individuals as needed, in accordance with their stated goals and/or help building a plan and budget to support participant’s plan. Tracks clients to assure they are aware of follow-up program requirements; surveys participants for feedback during and after their courses; maintains case management records and statistical reports; research and drafts written responses for Director/VP.
• Develops new curriculum for financial literacy workshops in English, Haitian Creole and Spanish.
• Runs workshops for clients by recruiting, connecting and executing financial literacy strategies, including case management and serving as a financial/career coach.
• Provides one on one coaching to participants, evaluating their life and financial plans in order to provide the support, referrals, and resources to help them achieve their goals.
• Acts as liaison to coordinate and maintain relationships with program partners including banking institutions, community partners and grantors. Identifies and develops relationships with new program partners as well as other YWCA programs.
• Establishes relationships and collaborations with new partners to benefit participants and promote the YWCA vision and mission.  
• Obtains certification and training in the areas of interest to the program in order to provide a professional and up-to date service to participants (e.g. FDIC and HSBC training; University of Florida Financial Literacy Training, Coaching by the College of Central New Mexico)
• Develops program resources including promotional materials, brochures, manuals, new or revised policies and procedures, and other forms.  These may include requirements for eligibility and for ongoing participation, grounds for program termination, planning documents, etc.   Submits to supervisor for approval.
• Assists in the development and administration of budgets, prepares all program and fiscal reports required by grantors, and submits to Vice President of Community Programs for approval.
• Manages the internal finance interaction of the Economic Prosperity Department, assures department is up to date and in compliance with billing.  Processes paperwork such as P.O.s, invoices, volunteer applications, PAFS, etc.  Purchases supplies, refreshments, and other materials as required for successful implementation of the programs and in accordance with grant requirements.
• Performs regular reviews of all program revenues and expenditures; identifies new grantors; develops and writes grants and communicates variances and recommendations to supervisor.
• Gathers information and data to complete progress reports for each program within the department.
• Coordinates departmental projects and ensures that the programs adhere to the business guidelines and functions to achieve long-term goals and objectives.
• Coordinates with clients and participants for progress updates and modify program plans as needed.
• Analyzes, evaluates, overcomes program risks, and produces program reports to management and stakeholders.
• Attends trainings, community meetings as needed and makes presentations.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college/university in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Sociology, or related field of study and two (2) to four (4) years of related experience preferably in a related non-profit environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge of case management and administrative support, with considerable knowledge of investigative techniques; Knowledge of community resources preferred.  Case management experience with low income households preferred. Data entry and Data Management experience needed.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Please follow the link to apply on our career page:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1996503/YWCA-South-Florida-Inc/ECONOMIC-EMPOWERMENT-PROGRAM-COORDINATOR