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Lead Specialist in Economic Empowerment
2 months ago
About Sanctuary for Families
Sanctuary for Families stands as New York's foremost advocate and service provider for individuals affected by domestic violence, sex trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence. Our mission is to empower countless adults and children annually, guiding them from fear and instability to safety and resilience through a comprehensive suite of services.
Role Summary
The Senior Economic Empowerment Specialist is responsible for the overall management of economic mobility initiatives through the "EEP+" program, which is part of the Economic Empowerment Programs department. This role focuses on assisting survivors of gender-based violence in enhancing their economic prospects through tailored vocational, educational training, and employment support. The specialist will co-create service offerings and oversee training sessions while providing case management and employment services to ensure survivors' economic needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of EEP to develop programming for "EEP+" aimed at enhancing economic mobility for survivors requiring individualized support in employment and literacy.
- Coordinate training sessions focused on economic mobility for survivors of gender-based violence.
- Establish and nurture partnerships with community organizations, employers, staffing agencies, and cooperative businesses to broaden employment opportunities for EEP+ participants.
- Manage the EEP+ program, delivering direct client services such as intake assessments, job search assistance, career counseling, and routine case management.
- Implement and oversee service plans tailored to meet the economic mobility needs of victims of gender-based violence.
- Ensure that EEP meets or surpasses its programmatic goals and outcome metrics.
- Work closely with other Sanctuary providers, including legal and clinical staff, to ensure comprehensive client support.
- Assist the Senior Director of EEP with additional duties or special projects as required.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in liberal arts, social sciences, human services, or a related field is preferred.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential.
- A minimum of three years of experience in program coordination, economic development, or workforce development is required.
- Experience in launching cooperatives and developing entrepreneurial training is highly desirable.
- Supervisory experience or experience directing volunteers and interns is a plus.
- Strong strategic and operational thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize and monitor progress towards objectives.
- Exceptional multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to diverse environments and engage with various constituencies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, alongside digital proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to serving at-risk populations.
- Proficient analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Understanding and capability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Dedication to the mission of ending gender-based violence.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $65,813 - $72,698 annually, based on relevant experience, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Wellness programs and rewards
Sanctuary for Families is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, or any other protected category. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including people of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, and survivors of gender-based violence.
We recognize that the safety and empowerment of survivors intersect with various social justice issues, and we strive to uphold DEI principles at every organizational level.
