Looking for a rewarding position in the social work/human services field? Want to help people make significant positive changes in their lives while maintaining a solid work-life balance? Do you have strong attention to detail, great follow-through and a passion for creating change?
We are a high-performing, anti-poverty Community Action Agency looking for a seasoned professional to work as a Life Works Coach for our self-sufficiency program. This is a full-time position in Henderson County. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred. This work primarily takes place in-person, either in the office or in the community.
The Life Works program aims to help people living on low incomes obtain full-time, living wage work, complete training/education, and increase financial capabilities.
Please review the full job description: https://communityactionopportunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Life-Works-Coach-.pdf
Excellent employer-paid benefits, including 401k. Generous PTO and paid holidays, access to Employee Assistance Network (with no cost to employees and their family members), opportunities for training, flexible schedules and a positive, supportive work environment.
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Conduct long-term, complex individual and family case management using agency and community resources and strength-based approaches;
- Use evidenced-based strategies, techniques, and tools to help customers set life goals and implement action-based solutions;
- Collect, analyze, maintain and protect up-to-date, confidential and required electronic and hardcopy financial and personal customer data and records;
- Build and maintain resource-based relationships with other organizations, educational institutions, and employers;
- Conduct job development and placement activities;
- Instruct and/or facilitate agency-sponsored and other approved coursework and training.
- Understand and address the socioeconomic and psychological factors that affect people who live in poverty;
- Work on teams to complete tasks;
- Incorporate initiative, sound judgment, and the Agency’s Values – Teamwork, Communication, Quality and Respect into daily work;
- Bi-lingual in Spanish and/or Peer Support Specialist a plus
Requires:
- Graduation from a regionally or CHEA accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Social Work or related human services field
- Minimum of three years of outcomes-focused, multi-dimensional, case-management experience in a team-based setting
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid NC Driver's License and transportation
Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens
Salary: $20.47 to $25.00 DOQ plus employer-paid competitive benefits for employees. This position is non-exempt under FLSA and eligible for overtime pay.
CAO may exclude applicants from consideration who fail to comply with the following submittal requirements:
To Apply - Submit: cover letter, resume, and three professional work references with complete contact information via email to admin@communityactionopportunities.org. Subject line: Life Works Coach - Henderson County.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED. Applicants who fail to comply may be disqualified.
(Prior approval from the applicant will be obtained before any reference is contacted.)
Additional Information: Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. Interviews are expected to begin March 2024. Position opened until filled.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.47 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Case management: 5 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hendersonville, NC 28791: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person