Youth Financial Literacy Specialist

First Place for Youth is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Literacy Specialist to join our team.

About the Role:

• Provide financial literacy services to program participants through one-on-one case management and group workshops.
• Deliver evidence-based curriculum, Keys to Your Financial Future, to older youth and young adults with foster care experience.
• Enhance individualized financial literacy counseling to support youth in building financial capabilities.
• Work onsite and in the community Monday through Friday.

About Guaranteed Income:

First Place for Youth is partnering with San Francisco City to provide voluntary financial literacy coaching and case management to Guaranteed Income Pilot participants. As a Financial Literacy Specialist, you will provide individualized assistance with budget planning, checking account acquisition, and building skills necessary for positive relationships with financial institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to youth and adult supporters to promote participation in the Guaranteed Income Pilot and Keys to Your Financial Future training.
• Schedule and coordinate Keys to Your Financial Future training courses, both online and in-person.
• Deliver training in an engaging, youth-centered manner to improve financial literacy of participants.
• Provide streamlined technology-based tools for service delivery and promote team-based intervention strategies.
• Offer individualized coaching and financial planning, including credit report analysis and budgeting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, business, finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in Spanish required (reading, writing, and verbal).
• Experience working with youth or young adults in program management, non-profits, social services, education, financial services, employment services, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop authentic, supportive relationships with youth and young adults.

Benefits:

• 15 days of vacation time in the first year.
• 12 days of sick time.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 15 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about empowering transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, please submit your application.