EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Financial Empowerment Center Financial Counselor
The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) program aims to improve the financial stability of City of Syracuse households by providing high-quality, one-on-one financial education and counseling to low-income residents. Empowerment Centers are located in areas with high concentrations of poverty and financial distress. FEC Counselor's must participate in a rigorous and prescribed training program. Upon completion, Counselors must complete a test and all necessary field work and pass all requirements within 3-months of employment.
SUPERVISION
The Financial Counselor position will report directly to Home HeadQuarters' FEC Program Manager. This is a non-exempt position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess client needs and develop individual financial action plans with each client
• Provide individualized financial counseling sessions (including both initial and follow-up sessions) and achieve client outcomes
• Make appropriate referrals and integrate other wraparound supports (i.e. benefits, tax preparation) into counseling to achieve greater results
• Engage in ongoing follow-up with clients Collect, track and report required data using client management database
• Participate in initial 45-hour training course and pass the exam for FEC Counselor.
• Participate in quarterly trainings and ongoing professional development trainings
• Follow required protocol and program requirements
Organizational Goals
• Demonstrate Excellence in Customer Service & Cultural Competence
• Treat All Coworkers with Respect & Promote Teamwork
• Be Dedicated to Our Mission and Be Professional
• Recognize the Value of Our Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Partnerships
• Build Internal Capacity
• Be Flexible and Be a Problem-Solver
• Exhibit Excellence in Work Ethic Ability to exercise good judgment and self control
• Be self-motivated, with an ability and dedication to learn new skills quickly, keep up to date technically, and apply new knowledge to your job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience with some background in finance, financial education, counseling/coaching, or social service delivery
• Experience maintaining an active case load
• Knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management; savings and investment options; and safe financial products and services
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with community organizations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently with strong motivation and flexibility
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;
• Ability to use a client management database.
TO APPLY:
Interested parties should submit a cover letter, describing their salary requirements and qualifications, with resume and 3 professional references to: info@homehq.org. No phone calls please.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
First point of contact for both walk-in and telephone customers of busy, nonprofit office. The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist ensures that customers are provided with necessary program information in a welcoming, professional, fair and timely manner. The Administrative Assistant/Receptionist is also responsible for general office duties including administrative support as directed, data entry, mail and fax handling, class scheduling, customer payment and program application distribution/collection and general office upkeep. Excellent customer service skills, ability to multi-task and experience in assisting people from diverse backgrounds required. Minimum one-year experience in relevant customer service/receptionist position. Microsoft Office knowledge and ability to speak Spanish preferred. Full-time, hourly position, salary DOE. EOE
Send resume and cover letter to: info@homehq.org
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Send resume and cover letter to: info@homehq.org