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Economic Mobility Pathways |
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Job Title:
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Mentoring Specialist |
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Job Category:
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NON PROFIT |
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Job description:
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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) transforms lives by helping people move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Mobility Mentor program is designed to assist low income families to reach their goals of education and career mobility, savings and economic independence. The program combines participant driven supportive services and coaching, peer support and learning, and cash incentives to support families in obtaining self-sufficient wages and assets.
The Mobility Mentoring Specialist activities include, but are not limited to: outreach and recruitment of new program participants, working one on one with program participants to support participants with goals setting, furthering their education and career, and commenting with helpful community resources, facilitation of groups and workshops, and data management and reporting. This position is designed to work holistically with clients to identify strengths and problem solve around challenges toward promoting economic mobility. Therefore goals may be around career development, education/training, financial management, family stability or well-being.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB:
Provide one to one mentoring, coaching, and goal setting, specifically around goals related to promoting economic mobility on all pillars of the Bridge for the head of household and their family carrying their own caseload
Serve as a specialist resource for participant and families on issues including housing, budgeting, career and education, child care, health care, and more within the housing redevelopment program.
Conduct detail assessments and monitor and document participants progress according to individual plans.
Recruit participants for the programs, including outreach to community groups, and presentations to local agencies, etc
Continue to engage families post-relocation in all parts of the City of Boston
Track resident data for HUD quarterly and annually for participants and residents not yet being served
Collaborate closely with Housing Opportunities Unlimited, the relocation team, and BHA administration to facilitate sound service delivery before, during, and after relocation
Thorough and organized documentation of caseload efforts, including up to date and accurate documentation of electronic database systems
Participate in the development and facilitation of participants workshops and community groups.
Develop affinity groups among residents on-site and encourage relocated residents to remain active
Foster the development of community in a constantly changing environment due to relocation, demolition, construction, and leasing up with new neighbors
Assist residents in preparing to return to a mixed income development with new standards and new neighbors
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelors Degree preferred
Specialized knowledge in a particular area of the Bridge
Connections to community resources and institutions within area of expertise
Basic knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of strengths-based and participant driven program models.
Basic knowledge of principles of community organizing, service coordination, and advocacy to initiate/coordinate service delivery and follow-up services.
Basic knowledge of scope and activities of public and private health, social service, advocacy, educational, and workforce development agencies in order to enhance stability of participants and their families.
Basic knowledge of workforce development, economic literacy, education and career exploration.
Basic knowledge of group facilitation skills.
Ability to respond flexibly to a fluid and evolving program environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with participants to maximize self-determination.
Ability to work as a member of an active team.
Ability to work effectively with partners to provide efficient and effective services to residents.
Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred. |
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Employment type:
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Salary Range:
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42,000 to 46,000 USD annual |
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Degree:
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Bachelors |
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Experience (year):
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2 |
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Job Location:
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Boston - Massachusetts - USA |
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Zipcode:
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02108 |
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Post Date:
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04/11/2018 |
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Company:
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Economic Mobility Pathways |
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Contact Name:
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Economic Mobility Pathways |
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