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Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission
Financial Opportunity Center Coach
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$58,876 / year median in Ohio
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Do you enjoy helping people overcome barriers, build confidence, and move toward greater independence? Are you someone who can coach one-on-one, connect with people in the community, and help make things like finances, employment, and technology feel a little less overwhelming? NOCAC is looking for a Financial Opportunity Center Coach to help individuals strengthen their financial stability, improve employment opportunities, build digital skills, and work toward greater self-sufficiency. This is a hands-on, community-based position for someone who enjoys working directly with people, building relationships, and connecting individuals with the tools and resources they need to succeed. What You'll Do As a Financial Opportunity Center Coach, you'll: Provide one-on-one coaching to help participants identify goals, overcome barriers, and improve their financial and employment situation Help individuals with budgeting, credit building or rebuilding, debt repayment, savings strategies, and understanding credit reports Assist job seekers with resumes, job searches, interview preparation, career planning, and employment goals Provide ongoing support to help participants retain employment and advance in their careers Help individuals build basic digital skills, including computer use, email, internet navigation, online applications, and accessing online services Connect participants with resources for internet access, devices, technology support, and other community services Develop and lead workshops on financial literacy, employment readiness, digital skills, and self-sufficiency Build relationships with employers, libraries, schools, senior centers, shelters, faith-based organizations, and other community partners Represent the Financial Opportunity Center at community events, resource fairs, presentations, and networking opportunities Actively recruit participants and help increase awareness of Financial Opportunity Center services throughout our service area Maintain participant records, case notes, progress information, and documentation needed for program and grant reporting Travel regularly throughout the assigned counties to meet participants and community partners What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is approachable, organized, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in the community.