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 Program Case Manager, Financial Empowerment/Asset Development - Dallas, Texas, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas 
Hiring entity type: Not-for-Profit 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits: Health Insurance -
Paid Vacation -
 
Relocation: No relocation assistance provided 
Position functions: Education
Finance
Non Profit
Training
 
Travel: 25 - 50% 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
Spanish - Fluent
 
Minimum education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: Cover letter required
Virtual interview questions: 4 questions which require answers when applying for this job posting.
Job code: FE IDA / Latpro-1822857 
Date posted: Dec-03-2009
State, Zip: Texas, 75204

Description

empowering women
ywca

No Recruiters/Agencies and No phone calls please

Program Case Manager, Financial Empowerment/Asset Development

BASIC PURPOSE:
The YWCA is committed to help improve women's lives and remove barriers to self-sufficiency. Help women and families achieve their financial goals through the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas' Financial Empowerment Program. The YWCA is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate services through our Individual Development Account (IDA) program. This position coordinates IDA activities including case management, resource referrals, coaching, and ongoing monitoring of accounts. Ongoing evaluation and research is expected in order to maximize participant and program success. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Case management
Assisting participants in the application process and assessing qualifications per program guidelines
Counseling participants on issues of budgeting, savings, and credit
Providing crisis intervention and appropriate referrals to community resources to prevent emergency withdrawals from IDAs
Coordinating with banking partners to open new IDAs and receive monthly savings information
Monitoring participants' monthly savings and provide updates and reminders to participants
Facilitating participants' enrollment into asset-specific training and completing asset purchases
Providing guidance and motivation to participants
Ensuring participants continue to meet program requirements throughout their enrollment
Develop collaborations and positive working relationships with community organizations, boards, and committees to effectively deliver program services

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability plans and retirement in an environment where your professional growth and advancement are cultivated.

The YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Requirements

Requirements:
We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, counseling, or related field (comparable experience may be substituted for education). Applicants must possess the ability to perform basic math, accounting, & computer functions including Excel and Word as well as communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Previous experience in social services doing case management is preferred. Knowledge of financial management techniques is a plus.
Fluency in Spanish is required. Candidate must be open to flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekend hours.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability plans and retirement in an environment where your professional growth and advancement are cultivated.

The YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiters/Agencies and No phone calls please