Mobility Mentor — Economic Coaching for Housing & Growth

EMPath; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

9 paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

EMPath is seeking a Mobility Mentor to join the STEPS team in Boston. You will work directly with participants who recently left EMPath’s emergency shelter programs, guiding them toward housing stability and economic mobility using Mobility Mentoring®.

The role involves coaching on housing, budgeting, career and education, documenting progress, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Some evenings and travel are required; bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in case management, direct homeless services, or life skills coaching.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of homelessness, housing subsidies, and housing issues
• Strong mediation, crisis intervention, negotiation, verbal and written communication
• Flexibility to work some evenings
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Routinely assists participants with housing placement opportunities.
• Provides one-to-one Mobility Mentoring coaching on goals related to upward economic mobility (housing, budgeting, career, education, child care, health care).
• Conducts detailed assessments to identify strengths and needs and set mobility goals.
• Maintains progress documentation on individualized plans.
• Communicates effectively with participants and external stakeholders.
• Completes weekly service documentation and supports program reporting tracking elements.
• Respects policies, including emergency preparedness and housing regulations.
• Travels locally (25%) to meet participants; driver's license and vehicle required.

Skills

Case management

Mobility Mentoring

Communication

Crisis intervention

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Data management

Job description

EMPath is seeking a Mobility Mentor to join the STEPS team in Boston. You will work directly with participants who recently left EMPath’s emergency shelter programs, guiding them toward housing stability and economic mobility using Mobility Mentoring®.

The role involves coaching on housing, budgeting, career and education, documenting progress, and collaborating with internal and external partners. Some evenings and travel are required; bilingual Spanish is preferred.