Address- Part Time 0.4 EFT- Fixed Term
- Ballarat Location
- Salary $82,197 base pro rata plus 11% Superannuation plus generous salary packaging options
- Opportunity to move into permanent role upon completion of qualifications
OUR ORGANISATION
AT CAFS, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds and people of all religions.
Cafs have adopted TBRI as our preferred model of care and Cafs way of strengthening relationships with others. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviours. Our services are aimed at providing early help and intervention, targeted support and ongoing assistance. Cafs is a value driven organisation, which means we use our values to hold ourselves to account in how we work together and how we serve our clients
OUR OPPORTUNITY
This opportunity is open to individuals who are studying the Diploma of Financial Counselling and are looking to commence employment while studying.
Surround yourself with highly motivated and passionate peers who are all working together and supporting one another towards the same goal.
Cafs Financial Counselling Program provides information, support and advocacy to individuals and families who are experiencing creditor harassment or financial hardship because of debt and unpaid bills. Specialist Family Violence Financial Counselling and Gamblers Help Financial Counselling is available to people impacted by gambling harm and/or family violence.
The Financial Counsellor Intern is responsible for providing a client focused, strength based financial counselling service which seeks to support and stabilise current unmanageable debt being experienced by individuals or families.
The Intern assesses factors contributing to financial hardship and provides relevant information, options, support, referral, and advocacy to assist clients in making an informed decision to manage and resolve their financial issues.
The role also involves strengthening the capacity of individuals and families to improve their financial literacy and ability to manage their financial capabilities longer term.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will be kind, enthusiastic and a committed team member.
Key skills and attributes:
- You love to learn and improve in a caring consistently fun and challenging environment.
- You hold a current membership or are eligible for membership with FCVic.
- You have a passion for helping others and are motivated to make positive change within the community.
- Your highly developed cultural awareness and sensitivity, partnered with excellent communication skills, will enable you to build strong relationships, with our stakeholders.
- Alignment to Cafs values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness & Innovation
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Working towards Diploma of Financial Counselling
What is on offer at Cafs?
- Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Join an organisation that lives their values
- Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams
- Rewarding and Meaningful Careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth
- Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment
To find out more go visit our careers page https://cafs.org.au/child-and-family-services-ballarat-careers/
INTERESTED?
We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Narelle Clark, Team Leader Financial Counselling & Gamblers Help or Alma Evans, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 03 5337 3***
WANT TO APPLY?
To apply for this role please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the Apply button.
Applications are now open and will close on Sunday the 2nd of June 2024. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check. Cafs strongly recommend all staff be fully vaccinated against covid-19.
At Cafs we welcome applications from all people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, People with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions at Cafs.
Need support with your application?
If you require additional assistance with your application, please contact ******@cafs.org.au
