The Community Builders, Inc. · 5 months ago
FSS Coordinator
New Haven , CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expThe Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a leading nonprofit real estate developer focused on strengthening neighborhoods across the nation. The Community Life FSS Coordinator is responsible for providing financial coaching to program participants, building relationships, and supporting their financial goals through outreach and educational workshops.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the FSS Program at Kensington including recruitment, coaching, training, reporting, and all administration of the program
Ensure compliance with FSS program action plan and manual including staying abreast of any HUD FSS changes and requirements
Understand and explain how the Rent Reporting for Credit Building program works to improve credit score by paying rent on time
Coach participants using mobility mentoring to set financial goals aligned with resident’s aspirations
Build relationships with residents to better understand their needs and aspirations and connect them with the local resources and opportunities
Use of TCB's data collection system, CL Connect to document coaching, referrals and programs implemented
Support the collection of the annual Community Life Questionnaire
Participate in the coordination of resources for lease compliance issues such as income enhancements and rental assistance
Participate in ongoing professional development
Attend trainings and continue education opportunities offered by the Community Life Hub team
Attend weekly meetings with Community Life Senior Manager and CL site team
Keep Community Life Senior Manager appraised of issues affecting residents
Other duties and responsibilities as requested
Qualification
Required
Bilingual (English and Spanish) required
Ability to create outreach and marketing materials using Publisher or other design programs to meet FSS Program enrollment and participation goals
Ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, and beliefs that differ across cultures and to respond appropriately to these differences with residents in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services
Capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including but, not limited to residents, senior staff, volunteers, interns, and community partners
Experience working with families to support their aspirations
Ability to collect, track and understand data in order to assess programs and partnerships and inform strategies
Operate in a timely manner, with consistency and a high level of integrity and professionalism; provide excellent customer service to residents and partners
Excellent communication, organization and writing skills
Ability to work some weekends and evenings is required
Preferred
Minimum 1 year experience as an FSS program coordinator or FSS coach or financial coach desired
Bachelors preferred with a focus in social work, human services, public health, community development, or related field
Previous engagement, communication, and collaboration with people of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and other computer programs
Experience with financial reporting requirements and daily activity database tracking
Practiced in financial program outreach, enrollment, and file management
Ability to coordinate and teach financial education workshops
Experience working with partners and site team members to implement programs and initiative
Knowledge of federal, state and local policies affecting housing is a plus
Knowledge of Yardi, Property Management databases, or CL Dynamics is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals
Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tax-advantage accounts: commuter/parking, medical & dependent care FSA
Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
Confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Company
The Community Builders, Inc.
The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a leading nonprofit developer of mixed-income housing in the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.52MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions FundCiti FoundationTD Bank
2024-10-23Grant· $4.5M
2024-09-24Grant· $0.5M
2024-03-05Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Bart Mitchell
President & CEO
Morgan Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
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