Financial Counsellor

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ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Our Financial Counsellors provide financial counselling to clients and conduct thorough assessment processes that ensure that clients receive prompt and efficient service. Integrate this with state-wide telephone financial counselling service (Moneycare). We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Financial Counsellor, reporting to the Regional Manager.

You will provide holistic financial counselling and advocacy service to people in financial difficulty or crisis. This is a fixed-term, part-time position until 30 June 2025, located in West Sydney. Please note there is possibility for extension.

You will successfully Provide a holistic financial counselling and advocacy service to people in difficulty or crisis Conduct group community education (financial literacy/capability) sessions\ Consider people's unique circumstances, financial history and behaviours to optimise their service Regularly review and manage client caseloads Provide high-level communication through telephone calls, emails and face to face Maintain client records on our SAMIS Moneycare case management systems The Salvation Army is subject to public health orders. You may be required to provide evidence of vaccine status dependent on requirements.

You will have 12+months experience in a relevant field Accreditation as a Financial Counsellor or be willing to attain accreditation as soon as possible. Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) or be willing to undertake study from the outset Degree qualifications or extensive experience in the fields of welfare, finance, community services, psychology or business fields High level interpersonal, active listening and analytical skills

The ability to work with people suffering difficulties and crisis Willingness to travel on occasion for training and development The ability to work within a counselling framework is highly regarded A valid NSW Working with Children check A willingness to undergo a National Police check

What we offer As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members Corporate Private Health Insurance rates Supportive and encouraging organisation TSA Social Mission embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people People who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex People with a culturally or linguistically diverse background Enquiries Please contact Masa McCullum or Tracie Konc on 02 9633 5*** Applicants welcome to apply that are studying the Diploma of Financial Counselling

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check.

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