Financial Capability Case Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
- Part Time fixed termPosition
- Western Sydney and Blue Mountains region
- Leading Non-For-Profit Organisation

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical branch of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible; our ministry is motivated by love for God. The mission is both spiritual and practical, encompassing the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the alleviation of human suffering and distress without discrimination.

The purpose of this role is to ease the suffering or hardship of people in financial difficulty or crisis by helping people build longer-term capability to budget and manage their money better and make informed choices. Financial Capability Caseworkers deliver financial literacy education, information and coaching and maintain a strong focus on supporting consumers to change behaviour, This is done in accordance with The Salvation Army mission and policy, Moneycare policy and procedures and the Doorways model of service delivery, as well as to the requirements of the relevant professional, regulation and funding bodies.

What we are looking for?
- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Certificate III in Community Services, incorporating the three financial literacy units, or be willing to complete within six months of being employed.
- Demonstrated ability to work with different cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrated money management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people suffering difficulties and crisis.
- 12 + months experience in a relevant field.
- Diploma or Degree qualifications, or extensive experience, in the fields of welfare, finance, community services, psychology or business fields - desirable
- Demonstrated ability to work within a counselling framework is highly regarded - desirable

In return you will be rewarded with excellent benefits, including generous salary packaging, regular supervision and ongoing training.

For more information please contact Masa McCullum on 9633 5011
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