Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) Manager – Defiance, OH

NOCAC’s Financial Opportunity Center (FOC), located in Defiance, Ohio, is looking for a leader who will work with a team of motivated staff to ensure FOC program effectiveness and sustainability.

Job duties include:

• Seek out, write and submit grants to support the functions of the FOC. Serve as liaison with funding sources, both local and federal, in meeting requirements of grants, including use of program software, reporting and monitoring.
• Accountable for program training, monitoring, and reporting.
• Continue to evaluate and update programs in order to meet the dynamic and changing needs of target population and staff.
• Responsible for overall supervision of FOC staff.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with program funders, partners, employers, and other organizations to meet client needs.
• Responsible for supervising the effective use of the FOC’s outcomes tracking system and for reporting outcomes to program funders.
• Effectively utilize data and outcomes to drive program decisions and design.
• Develop and facilitate ongoing recruitment efforts to locate potential FOC program participants.

Beginning pay:  $22.19 – $23.58 hourly, based on educational qualifications. This is a 34 hour per week, non-exempt position.

Schedule:  Monday – Thursday, 7:30 – 4:30 with opportunity to flex time for meetings and trainings.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement plan with an agency match (up to 6%)
• Accruals earned: Personal and Vacation time
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Working with a non-profit can qualify you for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families, combined with business, financial, and program management skills.
• Experience supervising staff, with demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before small and large groups.
• Experience providing financial literacy services, including assessment, education, advocacy, and support, preferred.
• Experience with grant management, community partnerships, and program development preferred.
• Proficiency in computer systems, software applications, and data management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet NOCAC’s vehicle insurance eligibility requirements.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record, and be at least 21 years of age to meet NOCAC’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Pre-employment and ongoing job requirements as specified by the funding source and/or NOCAC policy including: background screening, drug/alcohol screening, and employment physical.
• Must maintain professional boundaries, ethics and confidentiality; be sensitive to the needs of low-income individuals and be able to work with individuals of all cultural backgrounds and ages.