Independent Living Skills Coach: Financial Literacy - Full-time

About First Place For Youth: First Place For Youth is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. We provide comprehensive programs and services that empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and achieve their full potential. With a focus on education, employment, and housing, we offer personalized support to help youth build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth:

1. Meaningful Impact: By joining First Place For Youth, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of transition age foster youth. Your work will directly contribute to helping young people overcome obstacles, gain independence, and achieve their dreams. Every day, you will witness the transformative power of your efforts.
2. Innovative Approach: First Place For Youth is committed to innovation and continuously improving our programs and services. We strive to stay at the forefront of research and best practices in supporting youth in foster care. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and expertise to shape our programs and make a lasting impact on the lives of youth.
3. Collaborative and Supportive Environment: We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where every team member is valued. You will be part of a dedicated and passionate team that shares a common goal of empowering youth. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
4. Comprehensive Benefits: First Place For Youth values the well-being of our employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work with foster youth.
5. Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. First Place For Youth is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our work and make us more effective in serving the youth we support.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Youth Specialist will provide financial literacy services to program participants through one-on-one case management and group workshops incorporating the evidence-based curriculum, Keys to Your Financial Future, specifically designed for older youth and young adults with foster care experience. The goal of the curriculum is to provide youth with information and opportunities to learn skills to build financial capabilities. The curriculum will be enhanced through individualized one-on-one financial literacy counseling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work hours minimum 4 days a week onsite 10:00am-6:30pm
• Conduct outreach to youth and adult supporters to promote participation in the Guaranteed Income Pilot (GI) and Keys to Your Financial Future training and programming
• Schedule and coordinate Keys to Your Financial Future training courses, both online and in-person
• Conduct Keys to Your Financial Future trainings in an engaging, youth-centered manner that result in improvements to the financial literacy of participants
• Provide streamlined technology-based tools for service delivery, and promote team-based intervention strategies
• Provide individualized Coaching and Financial Planning which may include pulling credit reports for analysis, improving credit, understanding credit cards, budgeting
• Assist with bank account acquisition and skills necessary for creation and maintenance of positive relationships with financial institutions
• Maintaining individual youth files that include comprehensive records regarding youth’s involvement in the program
• Provide support regarding grant and contract reporting
• Build and maintain relationships with other foster-youth serving agencies and resources to support youth financial stability needs

Qualification and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, business, finance, or a related field required. MA preferred.
• Experience working with youth or young adults in one of the following fields: program management, non-profits, social services, education, financial services, employment services, or a related field
• Proven ability to develop authentic, supportive relationships with youth and young adults
• Strong data management and computer skills
• Experience teaching or coaching youth or young adults (preferred)
• Experience as a financial literacy trainer or coach (preferred)

BENEFITS

• Full-time position
• 15 days of vacation time in year one
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 flexible holidays
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO
  • Up to 90% of premium covered by First Place
• Delta Dental Premium PPO
• VSP Vision
• 401k Retirement Savings with Match

*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred

*Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers.

We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.

First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.