About Job

Organizational Overview

Pathfinders is a recognized nonprofit leader with the mission of eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to find their path to social and financial well-being. Our programs support people who are striving to become independent and financially stable. Pathfinders is a Platinum Guide Star agency and is designated as a Best Place for Working Parents. Our innovative and dynamic team is looking for a Bilingual Financial Coach with a passion for serving and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who has the ability to interact effectively and confidentially with individuals we serve. The Financial Coach must be able to work independently and as a productive member of our dynamic Pathfinders team.

The Financial Coach will assist participants of the program with goal setting in the area of budgeting, credit building/rebuilding, debt reduction, and savings. We are looking for an individual who can support our mission, is passionate about helping people better manage their finances and who will represent our organization professionally.

Perks of the Job:

· 35 hour standard work week with occasional 40 hour week required

· Competitive salary

· Comprehensive benefit package

· Fully paid health and dental insurance for employee

· 401K/Matching Retirement Plan

· Nine paid Holidays

· Generous vacation and sick leave

· Additional one paid week off between Christmas and New Years

· Hybrid in-person/telecommute schedule

· Cell phone stipend

· Paid professional development trainings and certifications

· Financial coaching training provided

· Involvement in professional memberships in state and national financial coaching organizations

Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations:

· Learn the Pathfinders curriculum and related financial coaching materials

· Facilitate group workshops on various financial topics (training provided)

· Conduct individual financial coaching sessions (training provided)

· Obtain Financial Coaching Certification (training provided)

· Develop positive relationships with clients, to engage, motivate and encourage them to create action plans to accomplish their financial goals and create good financial habits

· Conduct intake assessments and follow-up assessments of participants

· Strong proficiency in the tracking, documenting, compiling and reporting data

· Cultivate a strong working relationship with community organizations

· Represent Pathfinders and the Financial Capability Program to the community through interaction with other agencies and participation in events

· Travel to local partner sites required and reimbursed

· Some evenings / occasional Saturdays with adjusted workday hours

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Experience with personal money management and understanding of financial concepts

· Exceptional public speaking skills

· Ability to perform financial coaching sessions with individuals, couples, and families

· Experience with direct client services

· Experience in facilitating trainings and workshops

· Be flexible, adaptable, and positive in a constantly changing environment

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Good analytical and problem-solving skills

· Be detailed-oriented, with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques to promote quality, efficiency, and successful client outcomes

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of social service agencies a plus

· Demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts and that they are broader than just race, ethnicity, and gender

· Knowledge of Working Family Success (WFS) model or Bundled Services Model of service delivery a plus.

· Training in financial coaching a plus

· Client database use and knowledge a plus

· Client database, CRM, ETO or Apricot software system knowledge a plus

· Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Social Work degree a plus

· Competence in MS Suite programs

· Must have access to reliable transportation with valid auto insurance and driver license

Salary commensurate with experience and educational experience.

Back ground check required. Pathfinders is a Second Chance employer. Prior offenses should be self-disclosed prior to submitting back ground check form.

If you want to make an impact in our community by breaking the cycle of poverty, making a difference in someone’s life, and working with other talented professionals, please submit cover letter/letter of intent and résumé to: info@pathfinderstc.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

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