Hiring: Specialized Resource Navigator - Financial Access Navigator Company: Phoenix Family Location: Kansas City, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:37:20 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Office, Phoenix, Program Management About the job Experience: •Working with families: 1 year (Required) •Please submit your resume and cover letter that explains your experience and qualifications for this role by Friday, September 18, 2026 •, to be considered for this position. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted. Required Skills: •●       Work in coordination with CEO project team, including Life Coaches and Specialized Resource Navigators, as well as community resources to address financial access related barriers to workforce training and employment. •●       Provide specialized navigation, education, outreach, and enrollment directly with participants and potential participants at Phoenix Family-supported housing communities. Develop materials and information for use in collaboration with the CEO project team. •●       Maintain regularly scheduled hours at Phoenix Family-supported housing communities in coordination with Phoenix Family Service Coordinators and the CEO project team. •●       Build relationships and collaborate with community partners, advocates, coalitions, and financial institutions to expand knowledge of available resources, strengthen access to financial planning and employment-related supports, help families overcome barriers to employment, and navigate benefit cliffs. •●       Serve as a presenter for workshops and community events (content and presentation coaching will be provided by the organization). •●       Complete intensive training and ongoing workshops on the CEO model including trauma-informed care and the EMPath Mobility Mentoring •Evidence-based coaching approach, and all training as assigned. •●       Timely and accurate record keeping of participant interactions, attendance, barrier removal, and partnership building. Qualifications: •●       High School Diploma or GED required. •●       Three or more years of relevant experience in non-profit, community outreach, or a related field preferred. •●       Lived experience or experience working with people living in poverty and an understanding of barriers faced, particularly financial barriers to employment when seeking workforce training and employment. •●       Passionate about both helping people exit poverty and addressing root causes of poverty. •●       Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated experience providing conflict resolution and mediation. •●       Competency in a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, and databases and storage. •●       High degree of knowledge about Kansas City’s neighborhoods and ability to work in all parts of the community. •●       Strong sense of initiative and the ability to be successful working independently. •●       Proven organizational skills and attention to detail. •●       Strong written and oral communication skills with strong ability to interface and engage diverse groups and stakeholders. Compensation: •$48,000 - $51,000 / year •This position is funded through a 3-year grant in partnership with the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (CEO) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!