Job Title : Case Worker - Financial Educator
Job Status : Full-time
Bilingual : Arabic preferred
Functional areas / departments where this position may be located :
- Social Services
- Workforce Development
Job Summary : Under general supervision, the Case Worker - Financial Educator uses advanced skills gained through training and experience to provide specialized financial educational counseling services within an assigned functional area. Regularly communicates information to clients regarding program services. Follows established procedures to perform routine tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and complexity requiring limited decision-making responsibility. Originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to assignments that are broad in nature. Resolves most questions and problems and may serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Assess and complete initial review process and necessary paperwork related to services providedProvide advocacy and information regarding assigned program objectives to clientsEnroll clients into appropriate program benefits and activities and monitor progressCoordinate the delivery of benefits and services to clientsRefer clients to other services as neededAssists clients in recognizing and understanding "at risk" behaviorsFacilitates workshop opportunities by working with community partners / subject matter experts to deliver workshop or by developing and presenting materials on topics of relevanceAdvocate on behalf of client in written and oral form when providing necessary referrals and contacts with other departments / agencies / companiesFollow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation, measure outcomes and monitor program complianceUtilize program tools to identify goals and address barriersDocument all services in compliance with the agency's quality assurance planRun reports on program software applications regularly and upon requestEstablish and maintain relationships with appropriate client referral sourcesMaintain program policies and procedures, and caseload per funding guidelinesParticipates in analytical analysis of the program and identification of participant characteristicsProvide technical and administrative support for assigned functional area activitiesMay include assisting and enrolling clients in programs, services and benefits offered and referring clients in need of other services outside the scope of the areaMaintain program policies and procedures per funding guidelinesMaintain agency confidentiality and client's privacyMaintain currency on new services and referral sources as well as services provided to clientsMay conduct presentations and awareness campaigns in order to raise awareness of services offered and increase participationMay translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients as neededOperate standard office equipment and use required software applicationsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of :
Community resources including banking and financial products available, grants, social services and other agency services availableProcesses, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being receivedSkill in :
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writingInstructing others on how to do a taskOperating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft OfficeAbility to :
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectivesOrganize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingSpeak and write in EnglishAbility to interpret, speak and write in Arabic, Spanish or other native language of the predominant service population a plusMaintain confidentiality of agency and client informationEducational / Previous Experience Requirements :
Minimum Degree Required :Bachelor's degreeRequired Disciplines :Business, Marketing, Social Work or Human Services based on assigned functional area
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At least one-year experience in financial coaching, marketing, social work or human services or any equivalent combination of experience, education and / or training approved by Human ResourcesLicenses / Certifications :
Licenses / Certifications Required at Date of Hire :Driver's License
Working Conditions :
Hours : Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required (Career Center open until 7pm every Thursday, coverage is rotated)
Travel Required : Local travel is required
Working Environment : Climate controlled office