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Job Details

Job Location

Jobs Plus - Bronx, NY

Description

Position Description

Title

Financial Counselor

FLSA-Classification

Non-exempt

Salary

48,000

Reports to

Assistant Director

Location

Millbrook Community Center Program Jobs Plus

Summary

East Side House (ESH), founded in 1891, is a 501(c) (3) organization that has served the South Bronx since 1963. The organization is dedicated to the community and focused on providing resources and opportunities. East Side House has identified that education is the foundation for economic improvement. Our youth education and technology programs teach skills to allow students and clients to become more self-sufficient and independent. As a community resource, the organization also provides services to families and a growing senior population. In 2020 the organization began food distribution as an additional way to provide economic support to the community we serve.

Jobs-Plus is a proven, place-based employment program designed to increase the earnings and employment of working-age residents in designated public housing developments or a cluster of developments. Jobs-Plus - Mill Brook Houses, is operated by East Side House Settlement and based in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx. It offers workforce development, financial empowerment services and community building programming to over 3000 residents. With a recent 3-year contract renewal, Jobs-Plus is looking to expand on the services provided to residents since 2013. This expansion will include heightened focus on training and education as well as career advancement services. The Financial Counselor will work closely under the supervision of the Assistant Director.

The Financial Counselor is responsible for managing program data and outcomes for financial services, and assisting participants with navigating the often times complex territory of debt management and credit building.

A successful candidate will display the following characteristics :

• Commitment to mission and goals of East Side House Settlement and Jobs-Plus.
• Strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement and manage short-term and long-term goals with JP staff.
• Flexibility and creativity to navigate program changes based on community needs.
• Skills necessary to interpret and translate contractual goals.
• Evaluate and report on program success (qualitative and quantitative) to funders
• Maintain strong relationship with all stakeholders, including organization leadership, funders, community leaders, etc.

Primary Functions

The Financial Counselor will provide guidance and coaching to participants on how to advocate for themselves and will assist them in taking steps to reach financial goals and empowerment. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Financial Counselor will assist the participant in determining which work supports may be needed as they re-enter the workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Conducting one-on-one interviews with Jobs-Plus members to assess their financial position and behaviors.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Skills / Experience

Qualifications

Required Skills / Experience

Competencies

Expected Work Schedule

This role is a full-time position expected to generally work Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and rotation of first Saturday of every month (10-3PM). Workdays / hours subject to change based on ESH's needs.

Required Clearances

COVID Vaccine - As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

Business casual. This job operates in a school office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

Minimal expected for this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role is generally a sedentary role; however, some sorting / filing is required. Requirements include the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

To Apply

To be considered for a position with East Side House, visit our website : https : / / www.eastsidehouse.org / careers /

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

AAP / EEO Statement

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.