Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Grand Junction, CO

Magellan Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 58,440 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad range of health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Magellan Health in Grand Junction, Colorado is seeking a qualified individual to provide personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families. The role requires delivering workshops and managing electronic communications while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant counseling experience. Competitive salary with a range from $58,440 to $93,500 based on qualifications and experience.

Extensive benefits and perks are offered to support overall well-being.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial counseling experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.
• Able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
• Develop and make available informational financial materials to service members and families.
• Coordinate and provide a variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops.

Skills

Financial counseling experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Ability to manage duty-to-warn situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree plus 4 years of experience

High school diploma plus 6 years of experience

Tools

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)

Job description

Job Overview

This position will provide coverage in short‑term, surge, and on‑demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post‑deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
• Assist service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences.
• Develop and make available informational financial materials to service members and families.
• Coordinate, publicize, and provide a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops across the military lifecycle.
• Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication such as web‑based, secure online chat, video‑based communications, and secure video teleconference.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations according to Department of Defense protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations.
• Participate in regular in‑services, training, quality improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned or appropriate.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; associate degree plus 4 years of experience or high school diploma plus 6 years of experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of financial counseling experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English; bilingual in English and Spanish may be required by contract.
• Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
• Must pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Salary Range

Minimum: $58,440 – Maximum: $93,500. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.

EEO Statement

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Legal Compliance

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.