Women's Empowerment Program Coordination

St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women’s Empowerment Program Coordinator at St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati oversees the Becky Catino Women’s Stability, Employment, and Empowerment Program. You will coach, mentor, and develop participants, while ensuring program delivery, accountability, and outcomes.

This role is part of the Self‑Sufficiency Programs team with a focus on data-driven service extension. Responsibilities include case management, weekly mentoring, data collection, and coordination of workshops, with some

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate's degree in social work, education, or a related field, or two years of equivalent experience are required
• Experience as a social services case manager is required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively relate to people of different cultural and economic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Ability to present program progress, participant updates, and areas for improvement to management and the program donor.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Some evening and Saturday availability (to be balanced by time off during the week)
• Experience accessing community resources and advocating within health, housing, social services, and other support systems

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Managing a caseload of up to twenty participants facing barriers to employment and mobility
• Mentoring and career counseling with program participants
• Weekly one-on-one and monthly group meetings to develop service plans and support progress
• Select women who will be a good fit for the program in collaboration with the manager
• Collect, record, and report data to evaluate services provided
• Extension of Support Services: Follow policy when providing monetary assistance on behalf of participants
• Coordinate access to SVDP programs for basic needs assistance
• Collaborate with community partners to provide resources and support
• Assist the program manager in planning and executing monthly workshops

Skills

Social services case management

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Evening and Saturday availability

Community resources advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in social work, education, or related field

Two years of equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Women's Empowerment Program Coordinator Job Description

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and through over fifty parish-based volunteer Conferences (chapters). SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion. At St. Vincent de Paul, diversity is a fact and inclusion an act. Every person is valued and made to feel that they belong.

Job Title: Women’s Empowerment Program Coordinator

Reports to: Self-Sufficiency Programs Manager

Job Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

Schedule: 40 Hours/ week – Typically Monday–Friday, with one Saturday/month

(To be balanced by time off during the week.)

Hourly Rate: $21.64

Job Summary:

The Women’s Empowerment Program Coordinator is responsible for advancing St. Vincent de Paul’s mission through the facilitation of the Becky Catino Women’s Stability, Employment, and Empowerment Program. This program, which began in 2021, seeks to encourage women to achieve stability and self-sufficiency through coaching, mentoring, skill development, and material support. The prompt and effective delivery of service engagement and responsible stewardship are the expectations of this team member’s work. Efficient extension of services to ensure programmatic and financial accountability and concrete outcomes is a key aspect of this role. This position is an integral member of the Self‑Sufficiency Programs team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Case Management

• Managing a caseload of up to twenty participants who are facing barriers to self-sustaining employment and economic mobility
• Mentoring and career counseling with program participants
• Meeting with program participants one-on-one weekly and in monthly group settings to develop individual service plans, extend assistance, and support progress toward participants’ goals
• In collaboration with the Self‑Sufficiency Programs Manager, select women who will be a good fit for the program
• Collecting, recording, and reporting on data needed to evaluate services provided

Extension of Support Services

• Follow SVDP policy when providing monetary assistance to various businesses and organizations on behalf of participants
• Coordinating access to SVDP programs for basic needs assistance, as required
• Collaborating with community partners to provide resources and support for program participants
• Assist the program manager in planning and executing monthly workshops

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate's degree in social work, education, or a related field, or two years of equivalent experience are required
• Experience as a social services case manager is required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively relate to people of different cultural and economic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Ability to present program progress, participant updates, and areas for improvement to management and the program donor.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Some evening and Saturday availability (to be balanced by time off during the week)
• Experience accessing community resources and advocating within health, housing, social services, and other support systems

Physical Requirements

• Job duties can primarily be performed from a desk; however, there may be some walking, standing, or bending