At Episcopal Community Services (ECS Philly), Specialists are at the heart of our work to help individuals and families move along the pathway of economic mobility. They serve as coaches, connectors, and resource navigators, walking alongside participants as they set goals, overcome barriers, access resources, build new skills, and work toward greater stability and economic independence.
Career Development Specialist
Career Development Specialists help participants take the next step in their professional journey. They provide one-on-one coaching, group workshops, resource navigation, and skill-building opportunities to support education, training, and employment goals. From writing a first résumé to earning an advanced certification, they help participants identify opportunities, connect with resources, and build the skills and confidence needed to create sustainable careers.
Support includes:
- Career planning and goal setting
- Resume and interview preparation
- Job search support
- Education and training opportunities
- Professional skill development
- Resource navigation and referrals
Financial Specialist
Financial Specialists coach participants in managing money with purpose and building greater financial stability. Through financial education workshops, individualized coaching, goal-setting, and resource navigation, they help participants improve credit, build savings, reduce debt, and prepare for long-term milestones such as homeownership. They also help participants identify and connect with financial resources that support their individual goals.
Support includes:
- Budgeting and money management
- Credit building and improvement
- Savings strategies
- Debt reduction
- Financial goal setting
- Resource navigation and referrals
Housing Specialist
Housing Specialists help individuals and families work toward lasting housing stability. They provide coaching and resource navigation while maintaining strong partnerships with landlords, agencies, and community organizations. From navigating rental options and housing resources to preparing for homeownership, they help participants understand their options, access available resources, and take steps toward safe, stable housing.
Support includes:
- Housing goal planning
- Rental housing navigation
- Connections to housing resources
- Landlord and community partnerships
- Homeownership preparation
- Resource navigation and referrals
Wellness Specialist
The Wellness Clinical Specialist provides health coaching and consultation to help participants better understand and manage their health and wellbeing while under the care of a physician. Support may include helping individuals understand medical diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans, as well as setting personal health and wellness goals and identifying practical next steps.
The Wellness Clinical Specialist also helps connect individuals with appropriate health and wellness resources when additional support is needed.
Support includes:
- Understanding medical diagnoses and treatment plans
- Medication and treatment literacy
- Health and wellness goal setting
- Creating actionable wellness steps
- Health resource navigation and referrals
Please note: The Wellness Clinical Specialist does not diagnose medical conditions or provide medical treatment. Individuals receiving clinical wellness coaching must be under the care of a physician.
