Financial Counsellor/Financial Capability Worker

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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.
Use your professional and supportive skills as either our new Financial Counsellor or Financial Capability Worker! The role you could play In this role you would be providing financial counselling for people who are in financial difficulty or hardship, or are wishing to avoid such situations.
As well as, developing options that alleviate financial hardship, build financial resilience and improve personal wellbeing. Key responsibilities Effective relationships are established with community members that encourage self-determination and participation A community member centred, holistic approach Focusing on a relational, missional and professional ethos in all case work Ongoing assessment is made of community member issues, needs and circumstances from initial contact to exit Outcomes measurement survey processes are followed Based on the role, the ideal candidate would have Financial Counsellor Required to hold the Diploma of Financial Counselling Must be an accredited or working towards being an accredited member of a state based recognised financial counselling association (SAFCA) Financial Capability Worker Relevant experience in a social service environment and/or a good understanding of issues that can cause financial hardship and financial exclusion Financial Literacy Modules completed as a minimum qualification and/or community services experience
Must be a member or expected to work towards and maintain membership of a state based recognised financial counselling association (SAFCA) Both Roles Effective relationships are established with community members that encourage self-determination and participation A community member centred, holistic approach. Focussing on a relational, missional and professional ethos in all case work A good understanding of issues that can cause financial hardship and financial exclusion Relevant state Working with Children Check is required Drivers Licence (if travel required) Benefits working with
The Salvation Army NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
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