Position Summary
The Family Futures Coach will lead implementation of the Funding Family Futures initiative, a two-generation strategy designed to improve educational achievement and economic mobility for children and families in Census Tract 1651 through The Equity Center.
This position serves as the primary connector between families, schools, workforce systems, and community partners to ensure coordinated support for both student success and household stability. The Family Futures Coach will support caregivers in accessing living-wage employment pathways while simultaneously strengthening student engagement, academic confidence, and future readiness. The role requires collaborative leadership, strategic partnership development, family coaching, workforce navigation, and coordination of wraparound services aligned with the Family Futures model. The position works closely with schools, employers, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to create sustainable pathways toward long-term economic and educational success.
Essential Functions
Family Coaching & Economic Mobility
- Build trusted relationships with families to assess strengths, needs, goals, and barriers related to education, employment, and family stability.
- Provide individualized coaching and case management to students and family members, setting measurable short-term and long-term goals related to economic mobility and educational success, including, pursuing employment, career advancement, training, or workforce certification opportunities.
- Connect families to living-wage employment opportunities, workforce development programs, benefits navigation, and supportive services.
- Coordinate referrals and access to community-based resources including food assistance, healthcare, housing support, financial literacy, and childcare resources.
Student Success & Future Readiness
- Collaborate with school staff and community partners to integrate college and career exploration into student programming.
- Support implementation of student-centered enrichment opportunities including literacy, STEM, mentorship, and experiential learning activities.
- Assist in coordinating mentorship and near-peer support opportunities with higher education and community partners.
Partnership Development & Systems Coordination
- Coordinate partnerships between schools, employers, workforce agencies, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
- Convene and participate in cross-sector planning meetings to align resources and services through the Family Futures/ 1651 Collaborative structure.
- Support implementation of coordinated systems of support across education, workforce development, health, and family stabilization initiatives.
Program Administration & Evaluation
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of family engagement, referrals, workforce outcomes, partnerships, and program performance metrics.
- Track and report measurable outcomes related to student engagement, workforce participation, family stability, and program impact. Assist with grant reporting, data collection, and evaluation activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Apply Now:
Email your resume, cover letter, and certifications to [email protected] with subject: Family Futures Application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
