Family Support & Financial Wellness Specialist II

Urban Strategies, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee family support services, coordinate with community and HUD-related programs, and promote economic self-sufficiency for residents in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

The role requires managing development plans, facilitating access to social services, and ensuring data privacy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a case manager or in direct practice with low-income households; health services experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile availability for work use.
• Commitment to strengths-based, family-focused service planning and understanding of program philosophies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake, assessments, enroll residents in family support program, and visit various locations for resident information gathering.
• Collaborate with families on Development Plans, assist in accessing social services, advocate for service delivery for up to 100 individuals.
• Ensure privacy, track resident data in USI's LEARN system, attend community and program-related meetings.
• Available for occasional nights/weekends, travel up to 25%, perform administrative tasks.
• Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
• Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
• Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
• Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.

Skills

Case management

Community engagement

Verbal & written communication

Time management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

LEARN system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Urban Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee family support services, coordinate with community and HUD-related programs, and promote economic self-sufficiency for residents in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

The role requires managing development plans, facilitating access to social services, and ensuring data privacy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.