Financial Empowerment Counselor

New York Legal Assistance Group

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 74,000 - 78,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) seeks an experienced Financial Counselor to support low-to-moderate income New Yorkers across NYC partners and sites. The role focuses on budgeting, credit rebuilding, banking access, benefits, and tax literacy to promote financial stability.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and five years of full-time experience in financial counseling or coaching, with the ability to travel across the NYC metro area and work with diverse clients in person and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of full-time work experience in financial counseling/coaching.
Experience working with diverse partners, funders, and clients is preferred.
Spanish fluency is preferred (reading, writing, speaking).
Willingness to travel across the NYC metro area to client sites.

Responsibilities

Facilitate in-person and virtual one-on-one financial counseling for New Yorkers with low-to-moderate income at partner sites.
Implement retention and engagement strategies to help clients reach financial goals.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with staff and external partners to ensure program success.
Work with colleagues and service providers to deliver high-quality services.
Engage in outreach through workshops, presentations, and direct community outreach.
Expand access to financial counseling at partner sites across NYC and ensure data integrity across systems.