POSITION SUMMARY:
World Relief is seeking a Financial Literacy Specialist to support World Relief Western Washington's efforts to promote financial agency and self-sufficiency among refugees and immigrants. This position will support refugee and immigrant families in increasing financial literacy and knowledge. This position will provide support through both one-on-one financial counseling sessions and financial literacy workshops. This position will adapt and develop curriculum and financial literacy materials to address community barriers to financial self-sufficiency. This will include developing creative methods to increase participants' understanding of responsible financial planning and practices for long-term success. A competitive candidate should possess or seek a holistic understanding of both the program and the World Relief Western Washington office structure in order to best organize and provide these services.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assess the current financial situation of participants by creating and completing individualized budgets with program participants.
* Provide information and referral services to assist participants in identifying and understanding financial, social, housing, and medical resources
* Provide one-on-one financial counseling sessions to set goals, assess progress, and address ongoing barriers towards participants' self-sufficiency and long-term financial objectives
* Oversee and coordinate the Youth Financial Literacy Program with the Children and Families team
* Maintain accurate records of financial counseling, information and referral services, budgets, workshops, attendance, and other documentation in databases
* Create, prepare, and process programmatic paperwork
* Research and develop new financial education curriculum and materials
* Develop relationships with community partners to enhance cultural and resource navigation
* Conduct financial literacy orientations on topics including taxes, credit, banking, and budgeting
* Monitor and evaluate financial literacy programming
* Complete necessary reporting requirements
* Maintain firm boundaries and manage difficult conversations around money in a culturally competent way
* Develop and coordinate new pilots and programs as team capacity allows, and in accordance with WRWW's strategic plan
* Coordinate with and train other staff members across teams in all WRWW locations in providing financial literacy and other related services
* Coordinate and oversee tasks with volunteers and interns
* Participate in bi-weekly CENT meetings Other related tasks as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Mature and personal Christian faith
* Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
* Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
* Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
* Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
* Authorization to legally work in the US
* Desire to serve refugees in support of the overall mission of World Relief
* Exceptional organizational / time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time
* Self-motivated worker with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and creativity
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
* Intermediate computer knowledge, including MS Office and the ability to learn new programs (previous experience with databases desired)
* Dependable and consistent in attendance and performance
* Flexibility and strong desire to learn and grow
* Ability to work well as part of a team and with diverse groups of people
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Previous financial counseling and/or tax preparation certification preferred
* Proficiency in a common immigrant language (such as Spanish, Portuguese, Dari, or Pashto) strongly preferred
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