Financial Counsellor

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

About CatholicCare NT and the Program

CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.

CCNT provides an integrated Financial Counselling, Capability and Resilience hubs throughout the NT. Our model is led by a team of FWC workers that comprise of Financial Counsellors, and FWC Case Managers, who contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable people, families, and communities by:

• Helping people involved in the criminal justice system to address immediate needs in times of financial crisis
• Improving financial capability by helping people in personal financial difficulty to make informed choices to address their financial problems and by fostering the improved use and management of money
• Assisting individuals, families and communities to navigate life transitions and/or financial stress or crisis which may negatively impact on their wellbeing
• Improving financial resilience and pathways to mainstream financial services by providing access to savings and safe affordable credit
• Identifying effective methods of recognising families at risk of homelessness and providing early assistance to prevent family homelessness occurring, and
• Implementing research and evaluation activities to contribute to programme and service improvement.

About the role

The Corrections Financial Counsellor is responsible for providing direct case work or one on one intensive support through an in-depth assessment of a person’s financial situation to understand the extent of their financial difficulties and to identify options to address these.  The Corrections Financial Counsellor encourages the individual to participate in the planning and decision-making process, enabling the individual to build their own personal financial capacity.

The Financial Counsellor may also refer clients to other sources of support and assistance as necessary in order for the participant to access the services they need in a Corrections setting. This position works alongside of the FWC Case Managers across sites and provides them professional knowledge and support as required.

There is a specialised focus on supporting participants to develop financial and digital literacy for debt management and build sustainable financial capacity to support their successful reintegration into society when exiting a corrections setting.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Community Services – Financial Counselling.
• Be a member of, or be eligible for membership of a relevant financial counselling association.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including a high level of written, verbal and computer skills including Word Documents, email and electronic data bases & case note writing.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
• Sound financial literacy including awareness of financial industry, consumer financial rights and responsibilities’ and the ability to keep informed of industry knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a correctional or similar settings is desirable.

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Six Weeks Annual Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarentcareers.org.au

Applications Close: 9am Wednesday 25 April 2024

Interviews on: Tuesday 30 April 2024 from 9am to 12pm

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

DARWIN

The Northern Territory is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.

Darwin is a vibrant coastal town with an easy commute, lively and diverse culture and situated right next door to world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Full of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats, the rugged cliffs of Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforests, with innumerate waterfalls cascading into pools lined with pandanus and gum trees.

In this role you will have the privilege of working closely with multicultural families and communities It will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in an amazing part of the world. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about yourself, other cultures and grow professionally at the same time as making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to  complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.