About MEDA
The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development organization, which, for over 48 years, has engaged individuals, families, and small businesses in community-building strategies. Rooted in the Mission and focused on San Francisco, MEDA’s mission is to strengthen low- and moderate-income Latino families by promoting economic equity and social justice through asset building and community development.
About the Workforce Development Coach
The Senior Workforce Development Coach is responsible for leading, in coordination with the Workforce Development Program Manager, the job and career coaching services to jobseeker clients at MEDA’s Neighborhood Job Center. This includes leading a team of two additional Workforce Coaches in serving 150+ clients a year and providing group and one-on-one Workforce Development and Financial Capability education and coaching. They will be key in developing innovative strategies to support immigrant and Latino job seekers in accessing quality employment and career pathways. They are responsible for delivering an integrated service coaching model that incorporates career pathways support, enhancing job development skills, and Financial Capability for every client.
The Senior Coach is responsible for workshop facilitation, one-on-one coaching, and connecting clients to education, vocational training, employment opportunities, and referrals to partner organizations. Additionally, the Senior Coach will connect clients to financial services and products to best support them in reaching their wealth-building goals. The Senior Coach is responsible for completing career and financial assessments, goal setting, and action plans with clients and providing at minimum quarterly follow-up. This position will work closely with the Workforce Development team, as well as with all other Asset Building Programs and staff.
Neighborhood Job Center
MEDA coordinates the delivery of neighborhood-based employment services in program models that already offer a variety of services that strengthen communities and support residents in achieving economic stability and general well-being.
Many low-income job seekers require more than workforce services to achieve economic stability. Workforce services are critical to economic stability, but individuals and families may need help from additional education and supportive services in order to succeed. We seek to provide a range of integrated services to low-income individuals and families to help them along the path to economic security.
In addition to existing program offerings, Neighborhood Job Center serves as a point of entry into the public workforce system and as a dedicated Employment and training liaison. MEDA’s Neighborhood Job Center will:
- Provide wrap-around support and related services to assist job seekers to address and overcome significant barriers to employment.
- Prepare and support low-income residents in building their foundation skills and proficiency in core workplace competencies, including work preparedness skills.
- Connect work-ready job seekers to employers and employment opportunities and to approved vocational skills training providers/training opportunities.
- Full integration/bundling of financial and workforce coaching.
- Consistent baseline and follow-up financial assessments for every client centered on debt, income, savings, and credit
- Strategic partnerships and referrals with local organizations.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead team of workforce coaches to coach clients through job readiness, resume and cover letter building, interview prep, job search through placement and also provide said services.
- Cultivate and lead employer engagement strategy for the MEDA Workforce Development Program.
- Support on data collection and review, funder reporting, and other special initiatives as needed.
- Facilitate Workforce, Financial Capability, and other Asset Building workshops
- Provide one-on-one Workforce and Financial Coaching- including intake, assessments, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up
- Connect clients with relevant education, training programs, hiring events, and potential employers to increase career pathways opportunities in a timely manner.
- Provide Workforce and Financial Coaching directly to clients and navigate through potential job barriers such as language, immigration status, justice system involvement, limited technology access, basic computer literacy, etc.
- Coach clients on financial education components- including budgeting, debt, income, savings, credit, and safe banking
- Activate community members through outreach, community events, and other organizing opportunities.
- Ensure all data and reports are accurate, thorough, and timely to ensure compliance and evaluate the success of the program, maintaining an accurate record of the clients’ progress.
- Work closely with other Workforce and Asset Building partners to keep the community up-to-date and connected to all available services.
- Participate in special projects as needed within MEDA and Asset Building Programs Department
- Contribute to overall workforce strategy and implementation.
- Participate in other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bilingual Spanish and English required.
- BA or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of Workforce Development coaching experience required.
- Experience delivering financial education and coaching preferred.
- Knowledge of San Francisco’s workforce network is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and proficient use of software technology that assists in tracking program results, including but not limited to MS Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite.
- Demonstrated organization and planning skills to effectively work in a non-structured environment and adapt to changes in priorities.
- Passion for serving underserved populations, particularly low-income individuals, immigrants, and English learners.
TO APPLY:
Please click on the following link and complete the application form.
https://medasf.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=99
