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CURRENT OPENINGS
Family Success Specialist - (Full time - 32 -40 hrs/wk)
Position: Family Success Specialist
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: CEO
About The Momentum Network:
The Momentum Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering pregnant students and single mothers motivated to complete college to provide a bright future for their families. We cultivate a supportive community that fosters growth, learning, and success. Our goal is to help our members discover their own power to overcome barriers and achieve their academic and career aspirations while creating a thriving future for themselves and their families.
Position Summary:
The Family Success Specialist is a key member of The Momentum Network's team, responsible for providing holistic support to student parents as they work toward completing their college degrees. This role involves working directly with student parents to develop individualized success plans, offering ongoing coaching, connecting them with resources, and tracking their progress to ensure they achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Core Responsibilities
The Family Success Specialist (FSS) plays a critical role in shepherding campus communities through the evolution. The FSS serves as the campus-level program manager responsible for ensuring programmatic goals and delivering a positive, impactful family experience. The Family Services Manager will manage a team of coaches, serving as an active master coach, and monitors and shapes the family experience by delivering programming, cohort supports and campus life activities. The FSS is the primary campus owner of tracking, analyzing, and leveraging data to deliver on campus-level program goals. The FSS will set tone and tenor for programmatic experience and is expected to model the highest levels of customer service, competence, and commitment to family success.
Key responsibilities:
Program Management
- Ensures the success of moms in the community, including their individual progress towards goal, cohort culture and long-term TMN connectedness.
- Partners with CEO (serving as Program Director) to inform design and guide implementation of initiatives that work to empower women to have their babies and a bright future while preventing continued cycles of generational poverty.
- Leads strong program cycle kickoffs to ensure that new TMN moms feel connected, informed, and invested in the TMN experience.
- Monitors individual and cohort progress to identify potential challenges; provides leadership to families and team when managing complex situations and challenges; ensures consistency and alignment to values.
- Mediates or de-escalates situations to ensure that staff and families can solve conflicts, policy violations or other situations in a positive, consistent, and unbiased way.
- Delivers culturally sensitive and effective local cohort programming that advances family agency, develops cohort culture, and reinforces strong relationships between TMN and families.
- Liaises with Child care & other program leaders to ensure that all family services partners are aware of child education priorities, events, and challenges such that they can influence family success.
- Develops strong relationships with all participant moms and provides direct coaching services for up to 24 families at any given time.
- Manages program transitions to ensure that graduating moms are set up for success as alumni.
- Maintains relationships with alumni, communicating alumni opportunities and supporting ongoing engagement with TMN.
Leadership
- Coaches a growing team of success coaches towards key programmatic outcomes by modeling strong coaching, developing a strong team culture and supporting individual coach effectiveness and growth.
- Works closely with the Housing Authority to ensure a seamless housing application and acceptance process; works with Operations Manager to support local move-ins or ongoing housing support delivery as relevant.
- Meets regularly with success coach(es) to ensure coaching standards are applied consistently, data is maintained and to provide ongoing informal and formal feedback and coaching to team members.
- Offers and receives feedback regularly to ensure their own growth and the ongoing development of their teams. Participates in professional development and continues to develop their own coaching skills and self-awareness.
- Rotates with Success Coach(es) to conduct weekly campus parent program team meetings to support progress towards outcomes, communicate about families and facilitate a strong campus work culture.
- Enables a team culture that is positive, inclusive, trusting and focused on outcomes.
- Builds and maintains strong and sustained communication channels to ensure family services staff are informed of priorities, resources and local events.
Progress Management
- Monitors and drives key programmatic outcomes in key areas of education, housing, 2nd generation success, sisterhood and life skills at the individual mom and cohort levels.
- Ensures strong data practices with family services team, including accurate, timely data input and regular analysis.
- Regularly consults data to identify bright spots, areas of opportunity and to inform ongoing program design and development.
- Engages in consistent reflection and evaluation with CEO and peers to measure success & drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Utilizes determined criteria to recommend fruitful partnerships that can continue to future growth.
- Codifies a partnership repository that success coaches & support team can easily access and utilize.
Professional Experience/Qualifications:
The Family Success Specialist must believe in and be a passionate advocate for TMN’s mission. Our Family Services team works with moms from a range of backgrounds and must be able to engage with deep cultural competence, humility, and commitment to our values. Coaches must be open to professional development, growth, and feedback. A qualified applicant will possess these qualifications:
- Passionate about 2 generation transformation that includes empowering BOTH pregnant and single parenting moms AND their babies from the beginning of pregnancy to mom’s self-sufficiency.
- Practicing Christian, currently engaged in a local church community
- BA/BS in education, human services, social work, psychology or closely related field.
- 6-10 years of experience providing social services to diverse populations. 3 years’ management experience, preferred, and strong ability to coach a team towards successful outcomes and build a positive and productive culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the interest of Momentum Network, interact effectively with diverse groups, and be at ease building successful collaborations with program participants and internal and external stakeholders.
- Thorough knowledge of training and education opportunities in the community, including comprehensive knowledge of community resources.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace applications and data entry skills and an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role.
- An orientation towards life-long learning and track record of seeking professional growth. Able to demonstrate how you personally manage time, finances and relationships.
- Solutions-focused and resourceful approach to overcoming challenges.
- The ability to work collaboratively with peers and other key stakeholders in person and remotely
- Availability on some nights and weekends to deliver occasional local programming or needed outreach.
Compensation: $22-24/hr (up to $49,920/annually)
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online HERE. No calls or emails please.
UTC - Campus and Community Engagement Lead Intern (paid)
The MOMentum Network is proud to announce the availability of an internship with our team. This internship presents the opportunity to contribute to the Network's efforts to transform our community two generations at a time while gaining invaluable experience.
This internship is a great opportunity for someone pursuing a career in marketing, non-profit and/or communications. Other majors may be considered. The ideal candidate must be energetic, a team player, results-oriented and dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This internship requires a candidate with confidence in interpersonal communication, willingness to engage in public speaking, excellent writing skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of women and children.
Objective
- Learn about all aspects of The MOMentum Network and serve in various capacities, with primary focus being on outreach and engagement.
- Increase awareness of and engagement in The MOMentum Network on local campuses and in the community as evidenced by increasing volunteerism and member applications.
Responsibilities
- Community outreach
- Event coordination
- Market research
- Help with digital media including social media, email and website platforms
- Photography for marketing materials
- Posters & other print media
- Team player willing to help in other areas where needed
Qualifications
- Commitment to complete 150 hours within a semester. We can allow a flexible work schedule of at least 10 hours per week during standard business hours, with occasional nights and weekends. Minimum one semester, one academic year preferred. Minimum 6 weeks a term.
- A tech savvy approach and willingness to learn
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and with Network staff
- Strong customer service skills
Real Life Experience, Real Life Impact
Are you looking for an intern opportunity that directly impacts the community you live in and even the students you go to class with?
"Empowering single moms to get an education yields a double dividend: when women are economically and socially empowered, they raise healthier, better educated families, and their {communities} are more economically prosperous because of it, too." -Forbes
Work Environment:
Our offices are located at 1152 Lincoln Park Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37403. While some remote work will be occasional, most work is onsite & interns must have their own transportation to both our campus & other offsite locations in the Greater Chattanooga area.
How to Apply
TO APPLY:
Complete Online Application at https://www.momentumnetwork.org/team-interest/
Little Scholars - Night Owl Children's Program
Manager & Asst Positions available
- 6 hours week**, ideally having capacity to add another night of care (or share duties)
- Must be available on Tuesdays from 4:30-8:30pm
About Us
We are located downtown near UTC & Erlanger Hospital. In order to achieve our mission of helping single moms stay on track to achieve their dreams, we partner to provide a quality early learning experience for children of our leadership development program & occasionally members of our village.
By working with us, you're helping to make a 2 generation transformation!
About You
You have a heart to care for kids and like to have fun at work.
- You're at least 18
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or HiSet equivalent
- An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working in childcare is a plus.
Kids program manager plans for & works meeting nights at The MOMentum Network. You care for the kids by leading a team of volunteers, with the support of the Kids program assistant.
Meeting nights are currently Tuesdays 4:30-8:30pm-for now, but may expand to Wednesdays or Thursdays**. KPM is required to at least virtually attend Wednesday afternoons for team meetings.
- Plans the lessons* at least a month in advance & include details in folder for volunteers to follow step by step directions
- Coordinate enrichment helpers for the semester (ie Baby-Bounce or Music and Movement, Soccer or other engaging activity instructors)
- Sets up classroom
- Oversees volunteer teachers
- Helps redirect kids when they are not in alignment
- Ensures classroom is back in order for next day
- Trains volunteers on caring for kids to make an eternal impact. (5:30-5:50)
- Manages risks & amplifies impact by coaching/correcting volunteers when needed (irt or before next shift)
- Completes feedback sheets at the end of each night
- Looks for & highlights kids growth & strength on & documents concerns when needed
- Works with asst to complete kids sheet/updates for mom
- Works on connecting activities for mom if time allows
*As a faith-based program, we offer Christian activities at least once a month. Must be a practicing Christian who is comfortable planning and leading lessons teaching kids about Jesus Christ.
**If you are only available one night a week, we may be able to job share to cover the other night. Hours would increase by at least 4 to cover the second night.
Learn more about The MOMentum Network at MomentumNetwork.org; If interested in this position, the first step is to apply here: momentumnetwork.org/team-interest. No phone calls please.
Little Scholars - Night Owl Children's Program
Manager & Asst Positions available
- 4-6 hours week, ideally having capacity to add another night of care (or share duties)
- Must be available on Tuesdays from 4:30-8:30pm
About Us
We are located downtown near UTC & Erlanger Hospital. In order to achieve our mission of helping single moms stay on track to achieve their dreams, we partner to provide a quality early learning experience for children of our leadership development program & occasionally members of our village.
By working with us, you're helping to make a 2 generation transformation!
About You
You have a heart to care for kids and like to have fun at work.
- You're at least 18
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or HiSet equivalent
- An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working in childcare is a plus.
Kids program assistant plans for & works meeting nights at The MOMentum Network. You care for the kids by guiding a team of volunteers, under the leadership of the Kids program manager. Meeting nights are currently Tuesdays 4:30-8:30pm-for now, but may expand to Wednesdays or Thursdays).
- Duties Include:
- Oversees volunteer teachers in a class
- Helps with volunteer paperwork
- Meal prep & planning
- Set up signs & possibly help engagement intern with other tasks
- Fill in for managing teacher when needed, including curriculum planning &/or teaching*
- In charge of cleaning up after meeting
- Recruiting other kids team members
- Notes growth and opportunities with kiddos.
- Works with PM to complete kids sheets
- Other duties as assigned/needed.
*As a faith-based program, we offer Christian activities at least once a month. Must be comfortable planning and leading lessons teaching kids about Jesus Christ in alignment with TMN beliefs.
Learn more about The MOMentum Network at MomentumNetwork.org; If interested in this position, the first step is to apply here: momentumnetwork.org/team-interest. No phone calls please.
Little Scholars Child Care Team (Full or Part time Teacher & Assistant Teacher Positions available)
Positions available
- Lead Teachers (6-8 hours in between 7:30am-5:30pm)
- Assistant Teachers (available 7:30am-9:30am or 3:30pm-5:30pm)
About Us
We are located downtown near UTC & Erlanger Hospital. In order to achieve our mission of helping single moms stay on track to achieve their dreams, we partner to provide a quality early learning experience for children of our leadership development program & occasionally members of our village. We are a small center--licensed to serve up to 12 children, but uphold state standards and pursue excellence in serving the littlest learners in our network. By working with us, you're helping to make a 2 generation transformation!
About You
You have a heart to care for kids and like to have fun at work.
- You're at least 18
- Teachers and Teacher Assistants must have a minimum of a high school diploma
- Willing to obtain a CDA if you don't already have one.
- An Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working in childcare is a plus.
Pay based on experience. WAGES grant may be available to enhance earning potential.
This position will be hired through Chambliss Center, the managing partner for our Early Learning Program, but candidates are encouraged to fill out an interest form here first & we can help you get the ball rolling...
Learn more about The MOMentum Network at MomentumNetwork.org; If interested in this position, the first step is to apply here: momentumnetwork.org/team-interest. No phone calls please.
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ADDITIONAL INTERNSHIPS (or VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES)
We love working with community-minded college student to strengthen campus & community connections for moms while allowing students to engage in hands-on learning. Depending on funding, some internships may be paid & others are available for students to gain credit/experience-only. If you would like to work with us for credit & do not see an opportunity, we are open to discussing additional possibilities. Complete an application at MomentumNetwork.org/team-interest to let us know what you're looking for.
GENERAL INTEREST
As a growing organization, we're always interested in those who have a heart for our mission. If you'd like to indicate interest in working with us in a way that's not posted, please fill out the form here.
