Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist

Prospect Human Services Society•Calgary, AB

2d•CA$43,200 - CA$46,400•Hybrid

About The Position

At Prospect, we value the diversity of people. Diversity at Prospect means a workplace where individual differences are recognized and appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. This role involves supporting participants to set personal financial goals, develop budgeting and money management skills, explore savings strategies, create plans for reducing debt, and use visual aids or simplified tools to support comprehension. Coaching is tailored to individual needs and delivered through trauma informed and client-centered approaches. The Specialist provides step-by-step support for participants navigating financial benefits related to disability, including access to the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and the Registered Disability Savings Plan. The Specialist will also assist with benefit activation and continuity when personal or financial circumstances change. The Specialist will deliver workshops for individuals identified as low income or experiencing financial stress, focusing on financial planning, foundational budgeting concepts, and practical financial management tools. Additionally, the role includes educating other Program Staff about the program and performing administrative work and meetings with the Team Lead.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary education, Bachelors Degree or Diploma, preferably in a related field such as Human Services, Disability, or Financial Planning. A combination of education and equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Minimum of one year experience working with people with disabilities.
Advanced workshop facilitation skills to groups of varying sizes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate and build relationships across diverse groups.
Empathetic, enthusiastic, and driven to contribute to inclusive and creative environments.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team settings.
All employees must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

One-on-One Financial Coaching: supporting participants to set personal financial goals, develop budgeting and money management skills, explore savings strategies, create plans for reducing debt, and use visual aids or simplified tools to support comprehension.
Benefits Navigation for Persons with Disabilities: supporting access to the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and the Registered Disability Savings Plan, and assisting with benefit activation and continuity.
Financial Empowerment Group Sessions: delivering workshops for individuals identified as low income or experiencing financial stress, focusing on financial planning, foundational budgeting concepts, and practical financial management tools.
Educating other Program Staff about the program.
Administrative work and meetings with Team Lead.