- Deliver financial literacy education workshops with a strong focus on supporting people to build longer term capability by developing skills to plan for their financial future
- Service delivery is provided in accordance with The Salvation Army standards and procedures and The Salvation Army Moneycare Practice Framework, aligned with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Individual casework plans are developed in collaboration with community members, recognising the ways in which other life issues may interact with personal financial issues.
- Ongoing assessment is made of community member issues, needs and circumstances from initial contact to exit
- Community members are assisted to access other support services and establish community supports if applicable.
- A person centred, holistic, non- judgmental and relational approach is taken in all work; work within a model of empowerment, encouraging self-determination and participation.
- 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)
- Relevant experience in a social service environment and/or a good understanding of issues that can cause financial hardship and financial exclusion
- Hold Cert IV in Community Services
- Hold Financial Literacy Education Skill Set or willing to complete within six months of being employed
- Experience working with people who may not have English as a first language
- Knowledge of local Aboriginal Communities and Culture
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under conflicting time pressures
- Demonstrated ability to work with different cultures and backgrounds
- Demonstrated money management and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with people suffering difficulties and crisis
- Relevant state Working with Children Check is required
- Drivers Licence
- A national police record check is required
- 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
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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Financial Counsellor/Financial Capability Worker - Anula, Australia - The Salvation Army
Description
Number of Positions Available:
1Start your career with The Salvation Army today
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.
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
Purpose of this role
This role is part of The Salvation Army Moneycare stream. Moneycare provide support to people who are in financial difficulty or hardship or are wishing to avoid such situations. We assist people to gain money management skills, make positive financial decisions and develop long term financial resilience. help
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
This role is a full-time permanent role based in Darwin. We are looking for both Fianacial Counsellor and also financial capability worker. This role will be working across multiple locations and must be willing to travel.
Based on the role, the ideal candidate would have
Financial Counsellor
Financial Capability Worker
Both roles require
Benefits working with The Salvation Army