Career & Financial Services Coach

Water Street Mission - Lancaster, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, PA

About the position

The Career and Financial Services Coach at Water Street Mission plays a vital role in guiding residential guests towards sustainable income and financial wellness. This position involves coaching guests in job competencies, financial management, and facilitating workshops on career readiness and financial literacy. The coach is expected to embody the mission's Christian values while supporting guests in overcoming personal challenges that may hinder their employability.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation for residential guests pertaining to community tasks.
• Support guests in task assignments, providing feedback that assists guests in meeting their career goals.
• Coach guests/neighbors in the development of job competencies, resume-building and job searching with a vocational mindset.
• Coach guests/neighbors on financial management, including budgeting, credit, and saving in preparation for financial independence.
• Collect program fees from residential guests and document and track these fees, following up as needed.
• Minister to guests/neighbors, reflecting God's love through a nonjudgmental, grace-filled relationship.
• Facilitate classes, groups, and workshops related to career development and faith-based financial management, adapting curriculum as necessary.
• Problem solve and assist in conflict resolution with Residential guests in task assignments and employment.
• Maintain accurate data management and guest/neighbor information including documentation.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of professional experience is required.
• Experience in finances, career navigation, drug & alcohol addictions, and/or mental health is preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products is essential.
• A valid PA driver's license is required.
• Must be in agreement with the philosophy of Water Street Mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Spanish-speaking skills are an asset.