
TAP Financial Counselor (LWood)
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide financial planning workshops to groups, approximately fifty (50) Soldiers and Family Members, encompassing topics such as budgeting, debt management, insurance, and investing.
- Coordinate classroom setup, materials, and logistics for each session.
- Offer personalized financial counseling to transitioning Soldiers and their families, enabling them to evaluate income, expenditures, and create actionable financial goals.
- Address complex financial issues such as relocation, asset allocation, retirement, and debt management, coordinating solutions with military and civilian agencies.
- Prepare monthly reports detailing financial planning activities, workshop attendance, and individual counseling sessions.
- Participate in workgroups and assist with Commanders reports, including notifying clients of eligibility and missed requirements for Veterans Opportunity to Work / Career Readiness Standards (VOW/CRS).
- Complete mandatory government training and safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
- Upload information into Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) and participate in marketing activities and events as directed by the Contract Installation Manager (CIM.)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or related field OR
- A combination of education and experience amounting to 1,000 hours of experience in financial counseling.
- Must possess and maintain a nationally recognized and accredited Financial Counselor Certification in accordance with DoDI 1342.22.
- Proven experience in financial counseling, with the ability to manage client caseloads and conduct both group workshops and one-on-one sessions, either face-to-face or virtually.
- Ability to generate training materials, coordinate workshops, and manage classroom setup, including audio-visual requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assist clients in managing complex financial issues such as relocation, retirement, and debt.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to security protocols regarding PII.
- Fast-paced, on-site work environment focused on meeting performance goals for transitioning military personnel. The role involves interacting with service members and employers, requiring a high level of engagement and adaptability.
- Full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours based on project needs.
- Primarily office-based with moderate desk work, computer use, and occasional physical tasks.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
- Lift materials up to twenty (20) lbs. may be required.
- Help transitioning Service Members and their families gain financial independence and confidence as they move into civilian life.
- Enjoy a fast-paced, engaging role that provides the opportunity to meet new people and establish professional relationships.
- Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, committed to supporting the military community.
- Build your expertise in financial counseling while working with a team of dedicated professionals in a meaningful, impactful role.