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About the Job - This is a hybrid positionThe Financial Coach will be responsible for delivering high-quality, client-centered financial coaching services that align with Compass Working Capital’s mission to advance financial mobility and equity. This role involves working directly with clients to provide personalized financial coaching, goal setting, and action planning to help them build assets, improve credit, and achieve long-term financial success.&nbsp; &nbsp;Skills We’re Looking For&nbsp;Approaches all client interactions with an open mind and commitment to understanding their unique needs and experiences.&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to identify challenges, formulate solutions, and implement changes by drawing on expertise and input from others.&nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.&nbsp; &nbsp;Comfort using technology and systems to monitor, track, and manage work needs.&nbsp; &nbsp;About the role&nbsp;Financial Coaches play a key role in client success, ensuring a positive and impactful coaching experience through one-on-one coaching, financial education, and ongoing support. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, accountability, and collaboration while contributing to Compass’s broader programmatic and strategic goals.&nbsp; &nbsp;As frontline practitioners, Financial Coaches also support Compass’s performance goals by maintaining accurate data records, adhering to quality assurance standards, and continuously improving their practice through training and professional development. This role reports to the Sr. Program Manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;Primary Responsibilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Coaching and Client Support&nbsp; &nbsp;Provide personalized financial coaching across key areas: income growth, credit building, debt management, savings, and long-term asset building.&nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct in-depth assessments of client goals and financial situations to develop actionable and customized plans to achieve goals, build assets and increase financial capabilities.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Partner with clients to achieve their financial goals by delivering professional, culturally proficient, accessible, and non-judgmental guidance. Ensure clear communication of financial action plans, recommendations, and program requirements.&nbsp; &nbsp;Build and maintain strong, empathetic relationships with clients, supporting them throughout their journey with proactive follow-ups to address challenges and track progress.&nbsp;Identify and integrate community resources and referrals based on client needs and goals to enhance client outcomes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Document client outcomes, challenges, and success stories to support program development and inform improved service delivery.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain a flexible schedule, providing at least one evening per week and some weekend availability (based on your preference and client needs), to support appointment and communication availability for working families.&nbsp; &nbsp;Deliver high-quality, on-demand financial coaching by responding to client requests and appointment needs as they arise and deliver exceptional client service.&nbsp;Support outreach and engagement of clients in the program to highlight the benefits of financial coaching during events, info sessions, and other outreach activities, as needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Quality Assurance and Data Integrity&nbsp; &nbsp;Accurately document and manage client information, including maintaining data in client management systems, meeting organizational standards.&nbsp; &nbsp;Perform timely and error-free data entry, ensuring compliance with agency and regulatory protocols.&nbsp; &nbsp;Safeguard confidential client information with strict adherence to organizational security protocols.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Expertise and Professional Development&nbsp; &nbsp;Build and maintain current knowledge of financial content and coaching practice through continuing education, workshops, and training to improve coaching effectiveness, including pursuit of professional certifications.&nbsp; &nbsp;Stay informed about the organization's core programs and ensure integration of these elements into coaching practices to provide tailored supported to clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Qualifications and Skills:&nbsp;&nbsp;2-3+ years of relevant work experience.&nbsp; &nbsp;Commitment to Compass’s mission and values, with a passion for advancing financial mobility, equity, and working with families with low incomes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cultural humility: openness to and respect for others’ cultures, identities, and lived experiences.&nbsp; &nbsp;Interest in and willingness to obtain professional certifications to enhance knowledge base and financial coaching and counseling skills, such as Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information in plain language.&nbsp; &nbsp;Willingness to work one evening per week (until 7:30 pm) and one Saturday per month.&nbsp;Ability to fulfill in-person job duties as required for client appointments and/or travel to on-site events to support outreach and engagement efforts, as needed.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Preferred:&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior experience working with communities and families with low-income.&nbsp; &nbsp;Prior experience providing coaching, counseling, or mentoring.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Professional experience, education, or certification in finance. (e.g. AFC, CFP)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;This position is tied to a three-year program partnership, with the potential to grow into other opportunities at Compass as the initiative evolves.Benefits&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The salary range for this role is $52,000-$59,750, commensurate with experience. We’ll promote your professional growth and development by providing access to a competitive salary and benefits package and additional employee benefits that include but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;Healthcare: medical, dental, vision: Compass covers up to 80% of employee premiums and 80% for dependents. There is no waiting period to enroll in health insurance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Retirement plan 401(k) &amp; 3% match&nbsp; &nbsp;Parental Leave: Employees who have been employed for at least three (3) months are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. *Employee must be with the organization for six (6) months to receive up to six (6) weeks of full pay from the organization.&nbsp;&nbsp;Life insurance &amp; disability Insurance&nbsp; &nbsp;Paid time off: Employees receive up to 36 Wellness days and 8 holidays per calendar year, plus the final week of the calendar year off as an organizational wide holiday. All employees enjoy a two-hour early closure starting the Friday after Memorial Day through the week of Labor Day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible Spending Account (FSA)&nbsp;&nbsp;Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account&nbsp;&nbsp;Professional development &amp; certification&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-tax commuter benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Assistance Program (EAP)&nbsp;&nbsp;Office closed the final week of calendar year&nbsp;&nbsp;Equipment: $200 one-time stipend for work from home expenses&nbsp;&nbsp;Internet Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month for personal internet expenses &nbsp;Equal Opportunity Statement&nbsp;&nbsp;Compass Working Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions, without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.&nbsp;&nbsp;Compass Working Capital is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities receive the accommodations required for them to interview for a position on our team. Should you require accommodations, please contact <a href="mailto:hr@compassworkingcapital.org" target="_blank">hr@compassworkingcapital.org</a>.

Financial Coach - Chicago, IL

Job Description:Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Advising, Student Support Counselors (SSC) are the single point of access for students and provides student-centered support services. SSCs administer a high-level of student service to ensure retention, student satisfaction, and success of students.&nbsp; SSCs are responsible for adhering to all internal, federal, Department of Education, and affiliate policies and procedures.&nbsp; Student contact is extensive and substantive as is maintaining accurate records in order to support students’ through their programs. Team members are expected to exercise a high degree of responsibility and independent judgment, and to work hours consistent with the campus student populations’ need for access to services, which will include evenings and occasional weekends.Note: Must live within driving distance to one our locations: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX.Principle Duties:<ul><li>Work with and support new and continuing students at various stages of their education.</li><li>Administration of advising services including registration, evaluation of program requirements, incomplete grades, student class activity, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and overall degree progress.</li><li>Call/meet with each student throughout the term to ensure they are successfully completing coursework and to provide support.</li><li>Respond to calls and e-mails from incoming or current students daily by providing guidance regarding course work, policies, and support.</li><li>Ensure student’s academic account/record are accurate and up to date by clear and timely processing of important academic forms (e.g. Add/Drop, Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, etc.).</li><li>Advising at-risk students through work/life balance, time management, other circumstances to ensure successful completion of the course and program.</li><li>Advising students on course/program content and registration in degree program of study.</li><li>Follow-up on the progress of&nbsp;Academic Plans for students on who do not meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements or in need of additional support.</li><li>Collaborate with various student facing departments such as Academics, Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Accounts to ensure the success of the student.</li><li>Work with Office of the Registrar to ensure that incoming and current students receive timely information and guidance regarding institutional policies, course registration, program completion, etc.</li><li>Advise students on support services and resources available to them through their school.</li><li>Adherence to set internal, federal, DOE, and affiliate policies and procedures, integrity and ethical standards.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent PC skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other clerical skills (phone skills, typing, filing)</li><li>Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Organizational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate and communicate with all students regardless of educational level as well as all employees regardless of position/title</li><li>Excellent teamwork</li></ul>Position Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree required</li><li>Experience within student facing positions and/or higher education preferred</li></ul>Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $21.79-25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $$21.79-$25.64 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Student Support Counselor

Job Description:Founded in 1979, The Chicago School is an independent professional graduate school with a dynamic student body and a professionally accomplished faculty. Our curriculum and training opportunities prepare graduates to deliver outstanding professional services emphasizing the ability to understand and work with diverse populations.Position Summary:The Counselor Education Department at The Chicago School is seeking several highly qualified adjunct instructors to join our diverse faculty at our Chicago Campus.Principal Duties:<ul><li>Teach throughout the academic year at the master's program</li><li>Design and implement course instruction and provide evaluation of students. Maintain communication with department administration, faculty, and students.</li></ul>Position Qualifications:Required:<ul><li>Doctorate in Counselor Education</li><li>Proven record of excellence in instruction</li><li>Experience with blended and online instruction</li><li>Licensed or license-eligible as a Professional Counselor</li><li>Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team</li><li>Strong record of research and clinical work desirable</li><li>Experience teaching at the graduate level</li><li>Record of active involvement in counseling professional organizations</li><li>Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity</li><li>Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners and researchers in the counseling field</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Doctoral degree from a CACREP Accredited Program</li></ul>Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel soThis job posting, and all others for adjunct faculty roles with The Chicago School, are posted as “evergreen” roles. This means that there is usually an ongoing need for departments to hire 1-2 adjuncts each semester (usually for teaching specialized topics), and they prefer to keep a running pool of applicants to select from when the need to hire arises.&nbsp; Given this information, please note that your application to our evergreen roles willbe reviewed on an as needed basis and you may not hear back immediately. If you would like an update on your application status, you can email <a href="mailto:National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu" target="_blank">National-HR@thechicagoschool.edu</a>. We sincerely appreciate your interest in working with us and hope this won’t deter you from continuing to submit your application for any current or future roles you may be interested in.&nbsp;Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis opportunity is budgeted at $1,124-1,540 per credit and may vary per course with student enrollment. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.<a href="https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/" target="_blank">https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/</a>The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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