Thriving Latinas Project Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Thriving Latinas Project Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Programs

Hours/Week: 40 hrs (Full Time)

FLSA Definition: Exempt

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Background:

Since 1993, SEPA Mujer has provided safe spaces for empowerment, leadership development, civic engagement, and legal assistance as the only Latina Rights Organization dedicated to social change, women’s rights, immigrant rights and other issues by way of unique training, workshops, monthly meetings, presentations, tabling, press work and action-oriented engagement.

Job Description:

The Thriving Latinas Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of program coordination. Thriving Latinas is part of the Culturally Specific Services Program (CSSP) funded through the Department of Justice- Office for Violence Against Women. The goal of CSSP is to support victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in obtaining and maintaining stability in their lives. In order to provide this support, SEPA Mujer will provide: a) case management b) financial literacy classes c) housing search education and housing rights d) English as a second language instruction. Assistance in healing from past trauma will be provided through “Knitting Our Stories” which is our healing counseling group, Art Therapy, and other traditional cultural healing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants for the Thriving Latinas Program and complete intakes
• Coordinate and schedule program classes/workshops such as ESL, Art Therapy, etc.
• Work with women individually and in groups to build positive self-esteem and confidence
• Support participants in identifying and setting goals for their future
• Help participants learn entrepreneurial skills to build their own business
• Help participants achieve financial stability through financial literacy training
• Help participants learn about the job search process
• Work with participants how to prepare resumes for different jobs
• Provide guidance for interview preparedness: interview language, dressing for the interview, practice communication skills, etc.
• Facilitate computer literacy workshops with interns/volunteer assistance
• Work collaboratively with the project team, SEPA Mujer staff, and program partners
• Provide referrals to existing SEPA Mujer services such as AYUDA Latina hotline, legal immigration case relief services, counseling, cash assistance, and housing services
• Plan and coordinate the Thriving Latinas Expo in collaboration with cultural partners
• Supervise all Thriving Latinas Workshops, group registration, and attendance
• Attend project meetings
• Document all services provided in Salesforce database
• Maintain proper project time recording for funding purposes
• Prepare quarterly program reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
• Experience in case management or social services.
• Knowledge of domestic violence and trauma-informed care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse clients and community partners.
• Experience working with immigrant communities.
• Creative and willing to lead a culturally specific program.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.