SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.
Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.
Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $42.30 to $44.79 and may be commensurate with experience.
This position is grant-funded through September 30, 2027. Continued employment beyond this date is contingent upon securing additional grant funding. If additional funding is not secured, the position will conclude on September 30, 2027.
Position Description: The Financial Wellness Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and day-to-day coordination of SOME’s Reclaiming Our Wealth Financial Empowerment Program. The role helps participants address the effects of economic trauma, strengthen financial stability, and build pathways toward long-term wealth through trauma-informed financial education, individualized coaching, community partnerships, and engagement in the program’s four financial pathways.
The Financial Wellness Coordinator works closely with participants, internal SOME teams, community partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with participant goals. The position also supports program administration, participant tracking, data collection, outreach, and continuous improvement.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm OR Monday, Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Friday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm (Part-Time; Temporary 20 hours per week); Hybrid: One remote day per week.
Required: Bachelor's Degree; 3-5 years' experience in finance, accounting, financial counseling, financial literacy and education, or social work/counseling.
Preferred: Masters Degree in Accounting or Social Work/Counseling of ; 5+ yrs. Experience in finance, accounting, financial counseling, financial literacy and education, or social work/counseling.
Required License/Certification: CPR/First Aid & Valid Driver's License
Expected Contributions: Program Development
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing expansion of the Reclaiming Our Wealth program and its four financial empowerment pathways.
- Assess participant needs, service gaps, and emerging financial challenges to inform program priorities
- Create annual program plans, implementation timelines, participation goals, and measurable outcomes.
- Establish consistent procedures for participant recruitment, enrollment, referrals, service delivery, follow-up, and completion.
- Collaborate across SOME programs to integrate financial empowerment into case management and Whole Person Care.
- Assist with grant proposals, program narratives, budgets, reports, and other funder requirements.
- Coordinate pilot initiatives and use participant feedback and outcome data to improve program effectiveness.
- Monitor program performance and recommend improvements that strengthen participation, retention, service quality, and outcomes.
- Develop partnerships with financial institutions, housing counselors, legal-service providers, and other community organizations.
Program Coordination & Implementation
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of Reclaiming Our Wealth activities across SOME programs and sites, including workshops, cohorts, financial fairs, bank tours, and special events.
- Maintain an annual program calendar and coordinate schedules, space, materials, technology, food, incentives, transportation, and other participant supports.
- Support consistent delivery of the four program pathways and help ensure that curricula, activities, and referrals reflect participant needs and program goals.
- Collaborate with Family Services, Housing, Mental Health Services, SUD Services, workforce development, education, and other teams to integrate financial empowerment into Whole Person Care.
- Assist with participant recruitment, enrollment, orientation, attendance follow-up, retention, and completion activities.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate engaging, accessible workshops on banking, budgeting, savings, credit, debt reduction, consumer protection, taxes, insurance, homeownership readiness, and related topics.
- Provide one-on-one financial coaching within the scope of the role, helping participants identify goals, complete financial assessments, develop action plans, and monitor progress.
- Coordinate partner-led workshops, office hours, resource tables, and one-on-one counseling opportunities; confirm expectations and monitor service quality.
- Develop participant-friendly outreach materials and communications in collaboration with program leadership and Communications staff.
- Support financial empowerment training and resource development for SOME staff so they can reinforce consistent messages and make appropriate referrals.
- Track progress indicators such as banking access, budgeting behaviors, savings, credit improvement, debt reduction, homeownership readiness, and transitions to stable or market-rate housing, as applicable.
- Prepare routine dashboards, narrative updates, and supporting documentation for leadership, funders, audits, and grant reporting.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the purpose and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of financial counseling, coaching, and goal setting
- Knowledge of financial literacy, education and workshop facilitation
- Knowledge of budgeting, banking, savings, credit, debt reduction, and homeownership readiness
- Knowledge of Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Strength-Based theories and approaches
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care, Trauma-Informed financial empowerment, or an understanding of economic trauma
- Knowledge of program planning, implementation, and evaluation and curriculum development, and educational resource coordination
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service and individualized services. This includes understanding resident's needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of satisfaction
- Knowledge of creative and effective problem solving skills with ability to draw conclusions, logical reasoning, evaluate options and implement solutions
- Knowledge of clientele behavior and dynamics and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
- Ability to develop, lead, and facilitate workshops, events, and cohort coordination
- Ability to develop community partnerships and compile, identify, and navigate resource
- Ability to effectively use data to track outcome, inform programming, and report out
- Ability to share your expertise with others and listen and respond to questions effectively
- Ability to build strong channels of communication and appropriate collaboration with internal and external partners
- Ability to multi-task despite competing priorities and manage ones' time efficiently as well as be flexible when needed
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize to delegate work tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a culturally responsive and nonjudgmental manner appropriate for the needs of the audience. Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of approaches to problems
- Ability to establish and adhere to strong professional boundaries
- Ability to write, interpret and implement policies and procedures
- Organized with an attention to detail
- Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Business acumen and data management Skills
- Supervisory, Leadership, Team Building, Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Reports To: SVP, CPO, Family Housing & Mental Health Services
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel to meetings off-site using his or her own transportation methods. day. Must be able to climb stairs and stand for periods of time. Will be required to attend off-site meetings
Why Join SOME?
SOME offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match; generous paid leave; 11 paid federal holidays; commuter benefits; tuition assistance; loan forgiveness programs; and professional development opportunities.
Build a meaningful career while making a difference. Join SOME.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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