Bilingual Case Manager-Economic Empowerment

Houston Area Womens Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with 125% match

Job summary

Houston Area Womens Center seeks a Bilingual Case Manager for Economic Empowerment Services to provide one-on-one coaching in Houston, TX. The role focuses on helping clients improve income, reduce debt, build savings, and access community resources.

You will collaborate with trauma support, legal, and housing teams and deliver group trainings using established curricula. Qualifications include a 4-year degree in a relevant field, 1+ year in case management, bilingual English/Spanish, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice.
• Minimum one year of experience in case management or similar social services.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; read, write, and speak fluently.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record; travel off-site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching to help clients understand financial needs, set goals, and pursue economic empowerment (e.g., increasing income, managing debt, improving career opportunities, building savings, acquiring assets).
• Assess client needs, set goals/prioritizing, and connect clients to resources.
• Connect clients internally to support services (trauma support, legal, housing, etc.).
• Teach financial and career coaching and facilitate group trainings using the Moving Ahead Curriculum.
• Develop and enhance relationships with community organizations to support clients’ financial and job-readiness goals.
• Track program outcomes and aid in reporting.
• Maintain workplace safety, comply with OSHA, and report suspected abuse to DFPS.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice

Job description

Bilingual Case Manager – Economic Empowerment Services

Job Location: HOUSTON, TX 77054 • Position Type: Full Time • Education Level: 4 Year Degree • Travel Percentage: Negligible • Shift: Day • Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Schedule & Work Model

• Monday-Friday (varied hours)
• Tuesday, Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Monday and Thursday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
• 1 Saturday per month 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Work Model: 100% Onsite
• Local Travel: 25%

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Compensation: $21.63
• Pay Schedule: Semi-monthly
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Time Away From Work Program including:
  • Vacation Leave (15–30 days annually for full‑time, prorated for part‑time)
  • Sick Leave (112 hours annually for full‑time, prorated for part‑time)
  • Eleven (11) Paid Agency Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 125% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of yearly earnings after one year of service

Vacation and sick leave eligibility, accruals, usage, rollover limits, holiday eligibility, and all benefit programs are administered in accordance with HAWC policies and applicable plan documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to help clients understand financial needs, set goals, and pursue economic empowerment (e.g., increasing income, managing debt, improving career opportunities, building savings, acquiring assets).
• Assess client needs, set goals/prioritizing, and connect clients to resources.
• Connect clients internally to support services (trauma support, legal, housing, etc.).
• Teach financial and career coaching and facilitate group trainings using the All‑State Foundation Moving Ahead Curriculum.
• Develop and enhance relationships with community organizations to support clients’ financial and job‑readiness goals.
• Track program outcomes and aid in reporting.
• Maintain workplace safety, comply with OSHA, and report suspected abuse to DFPS.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform any other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Criminal Justice.
• Minimum one year of experience in case management, career counseling, job development, or a similar social services setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; able to read, speak, and write both fluently.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean record; able to travel off‑site using a 15‑passenger agency van.

Skills & Assets

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Professional objectivity and respect for confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Prioritization skills to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Growth mindset and strong teamwork ability.