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 nearly 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 coach provides coverage to our direct service departments when a permanent position is temporarily open or when there is additional work needed to support the mission. Our program departments include Family Support, Housing, Job Training, and Academic Coaching. This position is highly diversified and will be cross trained in services across all departments. The goal is to help support participants and the team to provide good continuity of services and support by using our Executive Skills Coaching approach and follow the program delivery expectations based on the team they are assigned. The Floating Coach will champion all New Moms values including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in both strategic planning and performance. This position works out of our all of our locations and is an in-person role. This position will have a primary supervisor, but will regularly report to various task supervisors based on the assignment. Starting Salary: $44,000 - $46,800
Key Job Responsibilities:
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; Masters preferred
More than two (2) years of related experience in a non-profit direct service role preferred
Experience billing Medicaid preferred
Sound professional judgment and analytical ability, as well as the desire to work in a socially- and psychologically-pressured environment
Experience in the use of personal computers and Microsoft software applications required
Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing
Strong ability to adapt and be flexible to provide coverage support to different program models
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team approach model, taking individual responsibility and autonomy while serving as part of a team
Ability to work evenings as required for program
Valid driver’s license, with safe driving record and valid insurance
Daily access to a reliable car required
COVID-19 Notice:
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.