Economic Empowerment Coach - Supportive Housing

Urban Resource Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Resource Institute (URI) seeks an Economic Empowerment Specialist to support residents in achieving financial stability and independent living. You will provide individualized coaching, employment readiness services, and benefits navigation within a trauma-informed, survivor-centered framework.

The role collaborates with Case Managers and Housing Specialists to integrate economic goals into service plans, ensuring ESSHI and OTDA standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, business, education, or related field.
• Certifications in financial coaching, workforce development, or career counseling preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in employment services, financial coaching, economic empowerment, or related fields.
• Knowledge of workforce development systems and public benefits for survivors of domestic violence.
• Strong facilitation, group training, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employment and vocational assessments to identify strengths, barriers, and career goals.
• Provide resume development, interview prep, and job search strategy coaching.
• Facilitate employment-focused workshops and skill-building groups.
• Support residents in accessing workforce programs (SBS, HRA, DYCD, CUNY, WIOA, etc.).
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and training programs to create employment pipelines.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Organizational

Documentation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Certifications in financial coaching or career counseling preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Urban Resource Institute (URI) seeks an Economic Empowerment Specialist to support residents in achieving financial stability and independent living. You will provide individualized coaching, employment readiness services, and benefits navigation within a trauma-informed, survivor-centered framework.

The role collaborates with Case Managers and Housing Specialists to integrate economic goals into service plans, ensuring ESSHI and OTDA standards are met.