Youth Workforce Development Coach

Position: Youth Workforce Development Coach

Reports to: Youth Workforce Development Program Manager
Pay Range: $70,000 - $72,000

About MEDA

The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development organization that, for over 49 years, has engaged individuals, families, and small businesses in community-building strategies. Rooted in the Mission and focused on San Francisco, MEDA’s mission is to strengthen low- and moderate-income Latino families by promoting economic equity and social justice through asset building and community development.

Position Overview

The Workforce Development Coach is responsible for providing group and one-on-one Workforce Development and Financial Capability education and coaching. They are responsible for delivering an integrated service coaching model that incorporates career pathways support, enhancing job development skills and Financial Capability for every client. They will be responsible for coaching an important set of work DCYF High School Partnerships, and develop business partnerships.

The Coach is responsible for workshop facilitation, one-on-one coaching, and connecting clients to education, vocational training, employment opportunities, and referrals to partner organizations. Also, the Coach will connect clients to financial services and products to best support them in reaching their wealth-building goals. The Coach is responsible for completing career and financial assessments, goal setting, and action plans with clients and providing at minimum quarterly follow-up. This position will work closely with the Workforce Development team, as well as with all other Asset Building programs and staff.

Neighborhood Job Center

MEDA will coordinate the delivery of neighborhood-based employment services in program models that already offer a variety of services that strengthen communities and support residents in achieving economic stability and general well-being. Many low-income job seekers require more than workforce services to achieve economic stability. Workforce services are critical to economic stability, but individuals and families may need help from additional education and supportive services in order to succeed. We seek to provide a range of integrated services to low-income individuals and families to help them along the path to economic security.

In addition to existing program offerings, Neighborhood Job Center serves as a point of entry into the public workforce system and as a dedicated Employment and training liaison. MEDA's Neighborhood Job Center will:

• Provide wrap-around support and related services to carrer exploration  and assist job seekers in addressing and overcome significant barriers to employment.
• Prepare and students in building their foundation skills and proficiency in core workplace competencies, including work preparedness skills.
• Connect students to employer(s)/employment opportunities and to approved vocational skills training providers/training opportunities.
• Full integration/bundling of financial and workforce coaching.
• Consistent baseline and follow-up financial assessments for every client centered on debt, income, savings, and credit.
• Provide soft skill and life skill development classes to high school students.
• Strategic partnerships and referrals with local organizations.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate Workforce, Financial Capability, and other Asset Building workshops.
• Provide one-on-one Workforce and Financial Coaching - including intake, assessments, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up.
• Coach clients through job readiness, resume and cover letter building, interview prep, internship/apprenticeship coaching, job search through placement.
• Connect clients with relevant education, training programs, hiring events, and potential employers to increase career pathways opportunities in a timely manner.
• Provide Workforce and Financial Coaching directly to clients and navigate through potential job barriers such as language, immigration status, justice system involvement, limited technology access, and basic computer literacy, etc.
• Coach clients on financial education components - including budgeting, debt, income, savings, credit, and safe banking.
• Work closely with other Workforce and Asset Building team members on shared initiatives.
• Activate community members through outreach, community events, and other organizing opportunities.
• Ensure all data and reports are accurate, thorough, and timely to ensure compliance and evaluate the success of the program, maintaining an accurate record of the client’s progress.
• Work closely with other Workforce and Asset Building partners to keep the community up-to-date and connected to all available services.
• Participate in special projects as needed within MEDA and Asset Building Programs Department.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish and English required.
• BA or equivalent degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1-2 years of workforce development coaching experience preferred.
• Experience delivering financial education and coaching preferred.
• Knowledge of San Francisco’s workforce network is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficient use of software technology that assists in tracking program results, including but not limited to MS Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills to effectively work in a non-structured environment and adapt to changes in priorities.
• Passion for serving underserved populations, particularly low-income individuals, immigrants, and English learners.
• HUD Certification or ability to pass the HUD Certified Housing Counselor Exam within 90 days of hire date.