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Financial Counsellor - Intern

The Spiers Centre Inc

The Role

  • Internship for a Financial Counsellor
  • Fixed term contract until 30 June 2021 with possible extension
  • Working across multiple locations-northern suburbs
  • SCHADS Award Level 4.1
  • Part-time 0.6 FTE

About You

The Spiers Centre is providing the opportunity for an internship for a Financial Counsellor to join our team. The successful applicant will be required to enroll in and complete the Diploma of Financial Counselling within the 12 month period. All costs for the Diploma will be met by The Spiers Centre.

Applicants already enrolled in this qualification are welcome to apply.

Some study leave will be allocated but interns are expected to also study in their own time.

You will be willing to work with minimal supervision, travel and work from various locations in the northern metropolitan area, be a self-starter and a great problem solver with a passion to assisting people facing financial hardship.

About the role

The Financial Counsellor (Intern) will provide:

  • A free and confidential assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing financial crisis or chronic financial difficulties through casework, advocacy and referrals
  • Direct case work or one-on-one intensive support, including negotiation and advocacy with creditors
  • Community education programs for the purpose of raising awareness of financial issues
  • An outreach service in order to ensure accessibility to services

The role will involve providing financial support at alternative outreach sites a number of days a week as required and rostered. Good record keeping, statistical data collection and quarterly reporting will also be required. The service will be based across the northern suburbs and deliver services to clients across the Perth metropolitan area.

Selection Criteria:

  • Certificate III or above in Community Services
  • Experience in group facilitation and public speaking
  • Experience providing support and advocacy for clients facing financially disadvantage and relevant referral pathways
  • Ability to communicate financial options, work with and empower people with respect and sensitivity, without judgement or discrimination
  • Ability to work under pressure, be flexible and work independently as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to adhere to and meet KPI’s, deadlines and program and quality outcomes
  • Ability to be innovative and improve practices, documents and processes
  • Experience working with A/TSI and CaLD communities
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and client database management systems
  • Willingness to travel between office locations as required
  • Willingness to enrol in and complete the Diploma in Financial Counselling within the 12 month period
  • Must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or have permanent residency
  • Possession of a current clear driver’s license and reliable vehicle
  • Possession of current National Police clearance certificate
  • Possession of Working with Children Check

Desirable criteria

  • Certificate IV or above in Community Services

Before an offer of employment can be made, a National Police Clearance of not older than 3 months and current unrestricted driver's license must be submitted.

For further information please contact Tina Bennett, Financial Counselling Coordinator on 9401 2699.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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