New Moms is hiring a
About the Organization:
New Moms strengthens families by partnering with young moms as they progress toward housing stability, economic mobility, and family well-being. New Moms is a nonprofit organization with an $8 million budget and a staff of over 60. At New Moms, young moms, 24 and under, take powerful first steps toward economic mobility and family well-being. Our 2-Generation approach puts families experiencing poverty in control of their goals and unleashes their potential. New Moms’ headquarters is located on the west side of Chicago in the Austin neighborhood. Our East Garfield Park location includes all Workforce Development programming as well as our social enterprise, Bright Endeavors, which provides paid transitional jobs for young moms. We also have an office in Oak Park serving the near western suburbs.
Our Commitment to Equity:
New Moms prioritizes racial equity as a strategic and organizational imperative. Strong candidates will be committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into their work goals and will be evaluated on their impact.
About the Job:
This full-time position is responsible for providing financial capabilities coaching to participants to increase knowledge and practice of financial health to improve economic mobility and family well-being. This role is integrated across all our programs to ensure all participants have access to financial coaching. This role also provides technical assistance with other program coaches to help participants set and attain financial goals. The Financial Capabilities Coach will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. This position is located at our Oak Park office and spends significant time at our other locations in Austin and East Garfield Park. Some evening hours are required. Starting Salary: $44,000 - $46,800 DOQ
Key Job Responsibilities:
Direct Service (80%)
Staff Training and Technical Assistance (15%)
Other (5%)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, children and families or related human service field required
Experience in the area of providing financial coaching in a community-based organization preferred
Experience in consumer credit or finance preferred
Strong digital and technology skills including Microsoft software applications
Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing
Sound professional judgment and analytical ability
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, projects, and deadlines concurrently
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model, taking individual responsibility and autonomy while also working well as part of a team
Ability to work 1 evening a week(required)
Valid driver’s license, with safe driving record and valid insurance
Access to a car and/or ability to use public transportation required
Other Considerations:
New Moms’ Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; matching on retirement savings up to 3%; 15 paid holidays; and generous paid time off. We also offer several unique benefits to New Moms: discounts on Bright Endeavors products, free optional spiritual direction services, and half days on Fridays in the summer. Our Flexible Work Options policy allows for staff to work some hours remotely once training is complete. For licensed employees, you will receive over 20 free CEU's during onboarding and an additional 1.5 free CEU's/month throughout employment. We promote professional development and provide time for you to attend other external trainings opportunities as well.