About us:

Bethany Community Support has been in operation for over 150 years and has supported individuals within the community through a number of programs. We have a broad range of programs which include:

• Help build better relationships
• Support the education, wellbeing and safety of children
• Support women and children affected by family violence
• Assist men who use violence to become accountable for their behaviour
• Provide disability services under the NDIS
• Assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Assist people experiencing financial stress and provide material aid
• Help those affected by problem gambling
• Support parents in their parenting role

About the role:

Bethany is seeking a Financial Counsellor with experience working in the area of family violence and economic abuse to join our experienced Financial Counselling team based in Warrnambool. The position will be co-located one day a week at a specialist family violence service. The position is also responsible for providing generalist financial counselling and financial counselling for people impacted by gambling related harm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct financial counselling support services for service users who have/are experiencing family violence, gambling harm or other issues utilising a developmental framework which empowers service users and strengthens their resilience.
• Undertake the role of a financial counsellor including assessment and referral, negotiation and advocacy with creditors.
• Provide individual, group and community based financial literacy sessions and education to improve financial wellbeing and resilience.
• Provide financial counselling information and secondary consultation services for professionals especially those working in the family violence sector.

Skills and Attributes:

• Advocates and champions to achieve positive change
• Demonstrates commitment to social justice and social inclusion.
• Leads a culture of respectful relationships and behaviour across the organisation.
• Is truthful and ethical and leads and reinforces expected standards of behaviour at all times.
• Generates ideas and solutions and takes advantage of new and emerging opportunities
• Creates and sustains dynamic and productive relationships to maximise outcomes

What we offer:

• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program

How to apply:

For further information, contact Annette Devereaux on (03) 5278 8122.

A position description is attached.

Please submit your application including a resume and separate document addressing the selection criteria by clicking apply now.

In order to comply with mandatory Child Safety Standards, all employment is subject to a valid and current Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Bethany celebrates diversity and seeks to engage respectfully with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds.