The Safer Foundation helps individuals with criminal records re-enter their communities. Safer has been working for close to 40 years to reduce recidivism by helping people with records obtain employment and social services.
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https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1214761 Please note: After you "submit" your application, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt.
This is a 20-hour per week position and is funded only through January 2013.
The Financial Counselor/Coach is responsible for providing one-on-one and group financial counseling services to Financial Opportunities Center clients and being a liaison to the banking community.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Facilitate financial education classes; educate clients in sound financial principles and assist them in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness; help clients identify and modify ineffective money management behavior; provide financial counseling, including needs assessments, credit report explanation and household budget review; provide support and advice on improving credit and arranging individual credit counseling sessions, and; interface with the banking community, and; work closely with Retention Specialist and Income Support Specialist to ensure effective integration of services and client referrals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of banking or other financial industry practices; familiarity with private and public programs; skills in financial literacy, education, and self sufficiency, strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work as a member of a team, computer literacy.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Financial Counselor accreditation, Bachelor's degree or equivalent and three years experience are preferred.
Website: www.saferfoundation.org
No Phone Calls Please.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
- Location: Chicago
- This is a part-time job.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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