V- Financial Counsellor

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and 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 skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Volunteer Financial Counsellor
- Trainee or qualified financial counsellor
- 2 to 3 days per week.
- Flexible with locations
- Diploma in Financial counselling completed or working towards
- Experience in the community sector
- Facilitates community education to targeted groups
- Effective relationships are established with community members that encourage self-determination and participation
- A community member centred, holistic and relational approach is taken in all case work
- A collaborative approach taken is providing the best level of service to community members
- Service delivery is provided in accordance with TSA standards and procedures and the TSA Moneycare Practice Framework
- Ongoing assessment is made of community member issues, needs and circumstances from initial contact to exit
- Outcomes measurement survey processes are followed.
- Individual case plans are developed in collaboration with community members and include a range of interventions that address their needs or goals
- Case plans are implemented with active community member participation
- People are assisted to access support services and establish community supports, and where needed are assisted through advocacy with service providers and other external parties
- Progress and outcomes of individual case plans are regularly monitored and reviewed and where needed action is taken to ensure the plan continues to meet the relevant needs or goals
- Accurate, up to date records and data is maintained for all community members in accordance with TSA standards and procedures using TSA information systems (SAMIS)
- Reports are provided to management as required
- Funding body reports are submitted in a complete manner and within due dates
- Risks to community members, staff and TSA are identified and bought to the attention of the Manager/Team Leader as soon as possible
- Service gaps are identified and recommendations for service delivery improvements are made to the Manager/Team Leader
- Practice self-care and participate in the required level of ongoing professional development.
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._