Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

Purpose: Self-Sufficiency Coordinators engage with individuals seeking to disrupt and permanently break the cycle of poverty by providing long-term case management services focused at moving them off the public welfare system.

• Provide long-term case management for enrolled individuals, developing goal plans and staying in regular contact to re-assess what resources are needed, and keeping client files up to date.
• Partner with other agencies that can provide supportive services which address barriers to economic self-sufficiency, using a team approach to help clients reach their goals.
• Perform community outreach, network, participate, and attend related meetings with other relevant agencies.
• Conduct individual or group workshop sessions on self-sufficiency topics as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Two years of demonstrated and related experience required.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including crisis/conflict management skills and ability to articulate well with both clients and stakeholders.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and represent the agency in a professional manner.
• Be comfortable in visiting clients in a variety of settings.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekend or evening hours.
• State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Motor Vehicle Driving clearances.
• Valid PA Driver's License with insurance.
• Reliable transportation available daily.
• Ability to travel within 3-county service region.
• Ability to complete Getting Ahead facilitator training within six months of hire.