Financial Coach Americorps

Job Description

Job Title: AmeriCorps Financial Coach

Department: Economic Empowerment Department

Location: San Diego, CA

IRC Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. Established in 1975, the IRC in San Diego has supported over 30,000 refugees from 29 countries to make their new home in San Diego. Today, the IRC in San Diego continues to serve refugees as well as the larger community of new Americans including Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, asylees and asylum seekers, and other immigrants. Increasingly, IRC programs also serve small business owners and others seeking economic empowerment services in San Diego. What is AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service work, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps.” Members commit to full-time positions of completing 1700 hours during a 11-month contract.

Job Overview: The LISC AmeriCorps Financial Coach will support the IRC’s Individual Development Assets “IDA” Project and Financial Education Programs through calling clients and provide the initial screening and eligibility checking to see if the clients are eligible in IDA or not. Also, will leading the financial education trainings and workshops, conducting individual assessments to measure financial capability, case management, and data entry. The LISC AmeriCorps Financial Coach will also play an active role in providing access to consumer loans to IRC clients through IRC’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

Major Responsibilities: The LISC AmeriCorps Financial Coach Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Call clients and manage the Waiting List for IDA. · Assist IDA project coordinators with outreach efforts. · Assist in coordinating the IDA orientation. · Provide individualized financial counseling sessions (including both initial and follow-up sessions) and achieve client outcomes. · Provide Financial Literacy workshop ensuring that all training requirements are met for participants in budgeting, cash management, savings, and credit building in budgeting, banking, and credit, · Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other IRC staff, volunteers, and program partners as part of the review, evaluation, and program maintenance process. · Increase participant knowledge of financial services and credit offerings. · Satisfy recordkeeping and reporting requirements. · Follow all programmatic, contractual, donor requirements and IRC standards of practice. · Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area. · May train and lead the activities of volunteers and interns. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: LISC AmeriCorps Financial Coach Department: Economic Empowerment Department Location: San Diego, CA Report to: Fady Amin – IDA Project Coordinator · Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, financial or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience: · Relevant professional experience in human services field required; minimum of 2 years’ experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: · Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods · Ability to work independently and in a team environment. · Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. · Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. · Attention to detail and accuracy in work product. · Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, spoken by client group is desired. · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes. · Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle. · Experience in mentoring or teaching a plus.

Working Environment: · Standard office environment, including the current hybrid mode of remote work within San Diego County and required in-office days, and some ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Office working environment is subject to change based on organization/business need. · May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. · Offices hours are scheduled as Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm. · Access to a reliable vehicle to travel throughout the service delivery area with a valid driver's license and current insurance required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.