Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. ยท 1 month ago
Economic Empowerment Program Specialist
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$21/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expChild and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence through their Economic Empowerment Program. The EEP Specialist provides financial literacy and coaching assistance, conducts community outreach, and develops educational programs to empower clients.
Child CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct individual financial coaching with survivors of domestic violence in areas such as credit education, budgeting, resume building, and job readiness
Provide education and assistance regarding employment searches, school enrollment, job training programs, etc
Advocate for survivors of domestic violence and link with community resources and services as appropriate
Conduct community outreach and provide education and training on domestic violence and financial abuse to finance professionals, business, and the community organizations
Develop curriculum for and coordinate financial education groups for clients at Haven House and in the community
Review and complete intakes of all new residents in shelter and provide linkage and referral to public entitlements, community resources, and advocacy services
Assist with monthly audits of residential files to ensure documentation is complete and community linkages and referrals have been provided to residents
Maintain necessary records, statistical information, activity sheets, documentation, logs that are pertinent to the position and to the program to ensure the flow of communication
Engage in all required supervision, training, and team meetings at Haven House
Promote the empowerment of all people as defined by the Social Work profession and Domestic Violence Movement, adhering to the principles of trauma-informed care
Perform other related duties deemed necessary by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Possess a bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field
Preferred 2-3 years of experience in human services and/or finance
Be able to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as independently
Possess a valid NYS Driver's License and continued automobile insurance
Basic computer literacy
Familiarity with the areas of mental health and substance abuse
Preferred
Bi-lingual skills preferred (specifically English/Spanish)
Prior experience working with survivors of domestic violence preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays and bereavement time
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical insurance options
Dental insurance options
Vision insurance options
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA Retirement
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions
Company
Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc.
Supporting people with client-centered services that focus on family stability, education, mental health, and personal well-being.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth McPartland
President & CEO
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