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Financial Mentor Community Support Worker

The Role
Wellington City Mission is looking for a Financial Mentor to join our Community Support Services.  Financial Mentors provide advice and financial support to those who is struggling with debt, or want to plan for the future. 

A typical budgeting session involves a financial mentor working supporting a person to set goals and make a sustainable financial plan that can help to be developed into a strong budget.  The work requires robust advocacy skills and trust building skills. 

An ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated budgeting advice, preferably with a range of clients with various levels of difficulty with their personal situations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing challenging people situations.
• Well-developed communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to the provision of quality services.
• Honesty, integrity and an understanding of the significance of confidentiality.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.   

Financial Mentors provide more than budgeting. They provide a one-on-one service focusing on empowering people to get control of their money. They work alongside a person, their family and whānau, building trust and taking into account the complexity of their needs.

Financial Mentors have a non-judgmental approach and sound financial knowledge. They support people to make connections with local networks and social services to ensure they get the right support at the right time (these can include Work and Income, support services for mental health, addictions, housing, etc.).

To Apply
Please submit your CV and Application Form to Carla Ceppi at Carla@wcm.org.nz Application closes on Monday, 22nd July 2024. 

Please note: we may review applications before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date.