Mobility Mentor (AMP Up)

: Mobility Mentor Who is EMPath ? Economic Mobility Pathways ( EMPath ) is a 200-year Boston-based nonprofit that transforms lives by partnering with families to move out of poverty and provides other organizations with the tools to do the same. As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines direct services, a global learning network, robust research, and advocacy, we offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. What will you be doing? Making an impact every day. You will be part of a dynamic, passionate team of professionals who work to support low-income individuals reach economic independence. The Mobility Mentor will be joining the AMP Up team. AMP Up will empower more than 250 determined residents from the Boston Housing Authority and Cambridge Housing Authority to pursue their dreams in education, careers, and financial stability. The program combines participant-driven supportive services, peer learning, and cash incentives to help families achieve success. AMP Up Boston is also a groundbreaking researc h study with Harvard and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Together, we'r e embarking on a quest to truly understan d how our mentorship approach empowers participants to achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Mobility Mentor will play a pivotal role in helping AMP Up participants take significant steps towards their goals and to reach their career aspirations. Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Coaching for s uccess by p roviding personalized one-on-one Mobility Mentoring coaching to at least 25 participants, with a focus on various aspects related to promoting economic mobility, including housing, budgeting, career and education, childcare, healthcare, and more.
• Tracking progress , t horoughly assessing and maintaining detailed records based on individual plans to assist participants in staying on course and reaching their goals.
• Managing and regularly entering data to support both internal decision-making and external research efforts, contributing to program refinement for maximum impact.
• Marketing and recruiting potential program candidates , expanding our reach to those who could b enefit from our services.
• Develop ing and facilitat ing participant workshops and community groups to support and enhance participant learning.
• Building c ommunit y among participants and facilitating meaningful connections between them, promoting a supportive and collaborative environment.

What traits do you need to be successful in this role?

• Experience or training in human services coaching.
• Ability to manage a case load of up to 25 participants effectively and efficiently.
• Basic knowledge of workforce development, economic literacy, education, and career exploration.

• Ability to work collaboratively with partners, colleagues, and participants .
• Cultural competency and sensitivity with groups and individuals representing a variety of needs, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to respond flexibly to a fluid and evolving program environment.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including data entry.

Ways to stand out in the crowd

• Bilingual in English and Haitian Creole.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Basic knowledge of principles of community organizing, service coordination, and advocacy to initiate /coordinate service delivery and follow-up services.
• Connections to community resources and institutions within the area of expertise is a plus.

Why EMPath ? The meaningful work! The organization and your colleagues are committed to disrupting poverty and supporting families as they work towards their biggest goals. Collaborative team environment! You'll join a team that values teamwork, and shares knowledge and ideas - all working towards shared goals for helping participants increase their income and reaching their full potential. Work-life balance: 4-day work week. Hybrid office environment: 2 days in-office in our Boston Seaport office, 2 days remote. 4 weeks of paid time off & 10 paid holidays. Benefits : Tuition assistance, retirement planning and competitive healthcare benefits. Pay transparency: This role is budgeted for 50,000-52,000 annually . EMPath is committed to recruiting, hiring, and sustaining a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, sexuality, age, disability, or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an EEO/AA/ADA/ADEA employer based in Boston, Massachusetts. If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. All offers of employment at EMPath are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.