Self-Sufficiency Coordinator for Harrisburg

Purpose: Self-Sufficiency Coordinators engage with individuals seeking to disrupt and permanently break the cycle of poverty by providing long-term care management services focused at moving them off the public welfare system.

Essential Functions:

• Provide long-term case management for enrolled individuals, developing goal plans and staying in regular contact to re-assess what resources are needed and keeping client files up to date.


• Partner with other agencies that can provide supportive services which address barriers to economic self-sufficiency, using a team approach to help clients reach their goals.


• Perform community outreach, network, participate, and attend related meetings with other relevant agencies.


• Conduct individual or group workshop sessions on self-sufficiency topics as assigned.


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience and Other Qualifications:

• Two years of demonstrated and related experience required.


• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, including crisis/conflict management skills and ability to articulate well with stakeholders.


• Must be comfortable with public speaking and represent the agency in a professional manner.


• Be comfortable in visiting clients in a variety of settings.


• Flexibility to work occasional weekend or evening hours.


• State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.


• Motor Vehicle Driving clearance, Valid PA Drivers License with Insurance.


• Reliable transportation available daily.


• Ability to travel within 3-county service region,


• Ability to complete Getting Ahead facilitator training within six months of hire.