Job description

Norwescap's AmeriCorps project will dramatically expand the organization's capacity to build the financial empowerment of our participants. Nineteen full-time AmeriCorps members will help Norwescap build on its successful programs by replicating the evidence-based Financial Opportunity Centers model created by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). These members will partner with Norwescap staff to provide employment coaching, financial coaching and case management support to 800 low-to-moderate income residents of northwest New Jersey each year. Expected outcomes include improved financial knowledge, increased job readiness, obtaining new employment and gains in financial well-being as evidenced by net worth and credit scores.

Member choose from one of three roles:

Engagement Partners are responsible for the completion of a needs assessment for the participant, analysis of eligibility for participant benefits or programs, and referrals to services. These could be services that are already provided by Norwescap and/or one of its partner organizations. The Engagement Partner will facilitate service referrals and follow up with the participant as needed to ensure that referral connections were made. This will include scheduling sessions with other members and staff. An Engagement Partner will follow up with each participant to update the assessment every 3-6 months to measure progress and provide additional service. The full time annual living allowance for this role is $18,000 paid out on a bi-weekly basis. Norwescap operates in 5 counties in Northwestern NJ including Morris, Somerset, Warren, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties. Members will have choice and flexibility of service locations.

Employment Coaches meet with each interested participant for a 90, one-on-one coaching session. During this session, the Coach will help the participant assess their current employment situation, identify employment goals, and develop a plan for achieving those goals. This may include resume development, computer skills training, basic education courses, or other job readiness and/or maintenance workshops. The Employment Coach will also conduct a thirty-minute follow-up session with each participant once a month for the five months following the initial session to assess progress toward goals and make additional referrals. The full time annual living allowance for this role is $18,000 paid out on a bi-weekly basis. Norwescap operates in 5 counties in Northwestern NJ including Morris, Somerset, Warren, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties. Members will have choice and flexibility of service locations.

Financial Coaches meet with each interested participant for a 90, one-on-one coaching session. During this session, the Coach will complete an initial assessment of the individual’s financial status and work with the participant to assist them with budgeting, saving and credit building. The Financial Coach will also conduct a 30 follow-up session with each participant once a month for the five months following the initial session to assess progress toward previously-identified goal(s) and make connections to additional resources as needed. The full time annual living allowance for this role is $18,000 paid out on a bi-weekly basis. Norwescap operates in 5 counties in Northwestern NJ including Morris, Somerset, Warren, Hunterdon, and Sussex counties. Members will have choice and flexibility of service locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Norwescap has a vaccine mandate and utilizes enhanced safety measures based upon area conditions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Morristown, NJ 07960: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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