Financial Counsellor
Core
Provide professional financial counselling to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, stress, anxiety, and gambling harm to create positive outcomes.
Role type
Financial Counsellor (IC)
Builds
Client financial recovery plans and community education initiatives
Domain
Social Services / Financial Resilience
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Financial assessment, government assistance navigation, creditor negotiation, community resource coordination, advocacy, client empowerment
Preferred skills
Problem gambling support, network building with health/mental health providers, FCQ membership eligibility
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Assess financial situations of clients, provide information on government assistance, negotiate repayment with creditors, assist in accessing community resources, empower clients to manage finances, advocate for clients, engage with community services
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC