NDMV AmeriCorps Financial Empowerment Associate

International Rescue Committee•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Financial Empowerment Associate is an 11-month position responsible for providing financial education, counseling, and loan support services to assist new and recently arrived refugee clients to gain the financial knowledge needed to achieve and maintain economic self-sufficiency. The Financial Empowerment Associate will work closely with the IRC’s Financial Coaches, a position focused on providing long-term and individualized financial coaching to clients. The Financial Empowerment Associate will complement this service delivery by focusing on group financial workshop instruction and on one-to-one services supplementing the work of the the Financial Coaches. This position reports to the Manager of Economic Empowerment. PLEASE NOTE: This position is a Notre Dame Mission Volunteer (NDMV) position. Oversight will be conducted through NDMV of Atlanta, and the IRC will serve as a site placement. For more information about NDMV, please visit http://www.ndmva.org. Candidates will need to complete the application process through the NDMV site liaison in addition to the IRC’s interview and selection process.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
Strong understanding of personal finances and ability to effectively counsel clients
Excellent communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Proven success achieving goals and working effectively with all levels of staff in a multicultural environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must commit to one full year of service.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in one of the predominant languages of the local client base is desired.

Responsibilities

Work one-to-one with clients to complete a detailed, individualized financial assessment at initial intake and again for follow-up services six or more months later
Work with clients to develop household budgets and provide strategies for effective budget management
Support the IRC’s Financial Coach by providing one-on-one financial counseling to clients, individualized and tailored to the client’s needs
Deliver group classes and workshops for both youth and adults on financial literacy topics including banking, budgeting, credit building, managing debt, auto purchases, taxes, and more
Tailor workshop materials and curriculum as needed to meet the needs of clients
Connect clients to economic empowerment and other services offered by the IRC, such as employment placement, career development, microenterprise services, and case management
Connect clients to the IRC’s Financial Coach for long-term coaching services as needed
Identify and develop relationships with local financial institutions and community organizations that can provide products and services that meet clients’ needs
Assist clients with opening checking, savings, and investment accounts
Provide support to the IRC’s microlending program as needed, including assisting clients with obtaining credit-building loans, education & training loans, personal loans, auto loans, and business loans.
Provide support to clients needing assistance with IOM travel loan payments, deferments, and loan forgiveness
Meet with clients on designated walk-in days as well as for pre-scheduled appointments for the services described above
Maintain files and database records to track client progress through all economic empowerment services.
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all reporting requirements.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.