What are the responsibilities and job description for the Womens Empowerment Program Coordination position at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati?
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.)
Location: Office Environment
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
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.)
Location: Office Environment
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
- 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
- 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
- Job duties can primarily be performed from a desk; however, there may be some walking, standing, or bending
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Salary : $22