Financial / Career Coach

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WiNGS
Published
March 15, 2024
Location
4201 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 1400, Dallas, TX
Category
Job Type
Salary Range
$50,000 - $55,000

Description

WiNGS is a non-profit agency that supports women in realizing their fullest potential and a path to a better life. Formerly known as the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, WiNGS serves more than 2,000 individuals each year. If you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of women and children in Dallas County, work with a team of passionate professionals in an evolving organization - WiNGS is a place for you.

We are hiring multiple Financial Coaches and Career Coaches for work in North and South Dallas.  As a Coach, you will help guide individuals through personal and professional journeys, reaching financial goals and/or career goals by clarifying goals, creating actionable plans, and navigating challenges and obstacles along the way.

You don’t need in-depth knowledge of financial principles, just a desire to encourage and motivate others. WiNGS provides intensive training on coaching methodology and financial principles. Evening and weekend hours are required.  Fluency in Spanish is desired.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engage in the WiNGS coaching methodology, working with adults one-on-one and in groups:
  • Financial Coaches developing financial goals in the areas of savings, credit and debt.
  • Career Coaches guide career exploration and planning, employment search, skill preparation and application preparation.
  • Assist with outreach efforts to recruit clients seeking career services.
  • Connect individuals with assistance services and resources.
  • Document client progress, prepare progress reports, celebrate successes.
  • Research and stay current on industry practices and trends.
  • Establish positive relationships with community partners.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred; minimum of 2-4 years prior experience working with disadvantaged or at-risk populations, non-profit experience preferred; minimum of 2-4 years prior experience working with employment services is preferred for career coaches.
  • Commitment to WiNGS mission and values including an understanding of barriers faced by low-income families.
  • Personal qualities of maturity, self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, cultural humility, and an exceptional capacity for team and community building.
  • Must be able to work flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
  • Must have reliable transportation for local travel; out-of-state travel may be required.

 PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Short-Long Term Disability. Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Optional remote workdays
  • Generous PTO package including extended time off from December 24th to New Years.

Application Instructions

HOW TO APPLY:

WiNGS is an equal opportunity employer. For immediate consideration, qualified candidates should submit a resume via email to jobs@wingsdallas.org.

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