Financial Empowerment Facilitator & Coach

Family Services of Greater Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and Learns

Safe and respectful workplace

Growth opportunities

Mentoring and recognition

Internal recruitment opportunities

Milestone celebrations

Job summary

Family Services of Greater Vancouver seeks a Financial Empowerment Facilitator and Coach to deliver money skills training for adults, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland. The role includes one-to-one coaching, curriculum delivery, and collaboration with community partners.

Hybrid work arrangement with in-office, community, and home-based activities. Successful candidates will support trauma-informed, client-centered services and contribute to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences and/or experience with personal finances or group facilitation.
• Experience working on community development projects or equivalent education/training.
• CFP, PFP or Money Coach certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate money skills training for adults, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland.
• Provide one-to-one coaching to participants to improve financial management and future planning.
• Build relationships with community partners to improve access to training and resources.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives within the program.

Job description

At Family ServicesofGreater Vancouver, our staff and volunteersare makinga difference every single day. FSGV supports victims and survivors, families, and youth with programs, services, and supports that are trauma-informed and client-led. If you want to pursue your passion while working toward a mission aligned with your values, we offer a range of benefits and recognize the importance of work-life balance and wellness.

FSGV has more than350staff and volunteers at 11 locationsacross the Lower Mainland, serving the communities of Vancouver, Richmond, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Surrey.

FSGV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you requirea disability-related accommodation toparticipatein the recruitment process, please read the job posting for more information.

CURRENT JOB&VOLUNTEER POSTINGs

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Job Id:920-33-26

# of Openings:1

Financial Empowerment Facilitator & Coach Competition #33-26

About Our Opportunity

Working within the mission, vision, values, and person-centred philosophy of the Agency, the Financial Empowerment Facilitator and Coach facilitates money skills training for adults, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland and provides one-to-one coaching. Implements the Money Skills curriculum to enable participants to effectively manage their everyday finances as well as plan for the future. Builds relationships with community partners to foster and facilitate access to training. It actively supports the Agency’s awareness and goals around diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate life/work balance
• A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness, and integrity

Additional Hourly Benefits

• On-the-job education through various Lunch and Learns
• Safe and Respectful Work Environment
• Opportunities for Growth
• Milestone celebrations
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and recognition to help with engagement and career growth
• Internal Recruitment Opportunities

Work Hours: Variable hours with a minimum of 2 to 12.5 hours per week.

Location:Various locations, hybrid (in-office, with the community, and home; this includes in-person and virtual)

Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filled

What do you need to succeed?

Education, Training, Experience

• Undergraduate degree in social sciences and/or experience in personal finances, support to others in navigating government systems, adult education, or group facilitation
• Previous experience working with community development projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Certification as a CFP, PFP or Money Coach would be an asset.

Role Qualifications and Skills include, but are not limited to

• Fluent in another language
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to provide financial empowerment education and support that promotes financial stability, informed decision-making, and increased self-sufficiency.
• Knowledge of the systemic issues that affect low-income and marginalized people, and newcomers' challenges and barriers they face
• Thorough knowledge of community resources and related government and non-government programs
• Knowledge of trauma-informed support that promotes physical and emotional safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Advanced knowledge of matters related to personal finances
• Strong research and analytic skills
• Strong computer competency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, MS Teams, and Outlook)
• Comfortable speaking in front of a large group or online, including facilitating discussion

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
• Willingness to work on-site, in person
• Access to reliable transportation and a willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland

We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities.

Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non-applicable criminal condition.

We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q’u.

JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL CAREER HELPING OTHERS AND BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF!

About Us

When you work with us, you will join a caring team of people who will value you as a whole person. You will also have the opportunity to do meaningful, leading-edge work that has a direct impact on the local community.

At Family Services of Greater Vancouver, we have been helping people in crisis since 1928. We are a non-profit working to support and empower individuals, families, and communities. We offer programs and services designed to help people develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create positive change in their lives. Our staff operates from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens to meet people where they are and get them where they want to be.

We help people develop skills and knowledge, empowering our neighbours to create positive change in their lives. Our team is made up of more than 360 staff, including expert counsellors and support workers who provide compassionate, client-centred care to youth experiencing homelessness, families and children impacted by trauma, victims of domestic violence, and other vulnerable people from an evidence-based, trauma-informed lens. We believe in building a brighter future for all British Columbians and providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all our staff.