[nfbwatlk] [Wcb-l] Job Announcement

[Debby Phillips]

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From: "Sue Ammeter" <sue.ammeter at cablespeed.com
Subject: [Wcb-l] Job Announcement
Date sent: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:01:51 -0800

I am posting to this list in order to have a broad circulation of 
persons
receiving this announcement:

	Job Announcement - AmeriCorps:
Financial Stability Project Coordinator

This position is for an individual with a disability

The Washington Access Fund is collaborating with local, state, 
and national
partners to provide financial stability and capability services 
to people
with disabilities.  Helping people with disabilities understand 
their
financial situation and giving them the tools to improve it is 
our goal.  We
offer a unique opportunity for cutting edge work with a small but 
dedicated
staff.

About the Washington Access Fund:  The Washington Access Fund is 
a nonprofit
Community Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") established 
by and for
individuals with disabilities.  Our mission is to help people 
with
disabilities in Washington State achieve financial independence 
by improving
economic opportunities, leveraging community resources, promoting 
access to
technology and bridging funding gaps through low-interest loans, 
matched
savings and other means.

Website:  http://www.washingtonaccessfund.org

Position Responsibilities:

.	Perform essential outreach activities to inform people with
disabilities about opportunities for increasing financial 
capabilities.
.	Facilitate collaboration between partners in delivery of 
financial
capability services to people with disabilities.
.	Perform financial health assessments and client intake and 
referral
functions.
.	Inform existing clients of opportunities for training and 
services
to improve financial capability.
.	Consult with clients as they progress in matched savings 
program and
carry out their financial service plans.
.	Help clients in assistive technology training and purchase 
of
assistive technology.
.	Develop and conduct client surveys to monitor progress.  
Perform
Data entry and survey analysis.
Qualifications:

.	Four-year college degree or three or more years relevant 
experience.
.	Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
.	First-rate written communication skills.
.	Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
.	Well-developed interpersonal and collaborative skills.
.	Ability to work with a diverse constituent population.
.	Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks 
efficiently.
.	Ability to travel to partner organizations.
.	Experience with assistive technology desirable.
.	Experience with financial education or coaching desirable.

Salary and Benefits: AmeriCorps stipend of $1,155 per month; 
Health
coverage; Childcare (if eligible); $2,822.50 Education Award; 
Student loan
forbearance and interest accrual payment on qualifying student 
loans;
Training.

Job Type:  Full-time, temporary.  Initial placement ends August 
15, 2015 -
option for renewing AmeriCorps placement and potential for 
permanent
position.
Start Date:  January 16, 2015
Application Procedure:  Email resume & cover letter to
jbrummel at washingtonaccessfund.org.  In the cover letter, please 
specifically
address relevant experience & reasons for your interest in this 
particular
position.
Application Deadline:  Open until filled.
Questions:   Please don't hesitate to contact Executive Director, 
Jack
Brummel, with questions.  206-328-5116 or 
jbrummel at washingtonaccessfund.org.





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