ABCD delivers its programs and services through a network of neighborhood sites located throughout Boston and Malden. As a Client Advocate, you will handle direct case management services to clients currently at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line who live in Boston, Malden, Medford, and Everett at a neighborhood site.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain case management files and provide supportive services and referrals.Conduct intake process and assist clients in establishing educational and occupational goals.Develop positive working relationships with various organizations within the public and private sectors to expand placement efforts.Identify support services needed, make appropriate referrals, and orient new clients to referred programs.Conduct workshops for diverse populations of the community.Assist clients in properly completing job applications and resumes for employment opportunities.Follow up with prospective agencies and employers to maintain up-to-date information on employment opportunities.Provide clients with services for EITC tax preparation, food pantry, fuel assistance, SummerWorks, and Virtual Gateway services, including food stamps and health insurance.Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMinimum of high school diploma or equivalent, with up to one year of experience in case management, job development or general office support required.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Bilingual skills as needed; Spanish preferred and required.Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.Expected Salary: $43,625 USD. Salary scales are set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for this role, and offers are firm.Why Work HereMake a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.Inclusive EnvironmentABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.Continuous LearningWe offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of comprehensive benefits.BenefitsAt ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.Legacy of ImpactJoin an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.Teamwork & CamaraderieBe a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.About Action for Boston Community DevelopmentABCD is the shortest distance between two points ? from where you are to where you want to be. Discover the tools and resources you need to move from poverty to stability and from stability to success.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Alliance for Community Empowerment, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit agency was designed as the anti-poverty agency for the Greater Bridgeport Area in September of 1964 by the Office of Economic Opportunity. The agency aims to work with people toward the eradication of the "paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this nation." ABCD presently servers over 35,000 individuals annually through its broad range of services in a six-town area, covering Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, and Westport, Connecticut.
Alliance for Community Empowerment is distinguished from other corporations in two important ways. First, ABCD's sole mandate is to assist the poor. Second, ABCD concentrates its efforts and resources on identifying and eliminating the causes of poverty rather than only dealing with its effects. ABCD's efforts are directed towards promoting appropriate institutional change and enabling the under privileged to become self-sufficient.