Competition #40-25
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.
We Value You- Benefits:
Flexible scheduling
BC Sick days
A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrity
Work Hours:
Variable hours with a minimum of 2 to 12.5 hours per week
Salary:
GS9, Step 1 $28.81/ hour plus 4% vacation
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
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Fluent in another language (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic or, Vietnamese)
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
Ability to work with a diverse population
Advanced knowledge of matters related to personal finances
Excellent knowledge of dynamics related to poverty and low-income
Ability to use initiative and function independently
Computer competency with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, MS Teams, and Outlook)
Comfortable speaking in front of a large group or online, including facilitating discussion
Strong research and analytic skills
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
How to apply:
If this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.
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.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number
#40-25
in the email subject line) to hrinbox@fsgv.ca.
We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the X?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwu7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish), Sel?il?witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations. Huy ch q'u.
Click to read our commitment to reconciliation, justice, and equity.
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.
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.