Accredited Financial Counselor

International SOS

  • Spokane, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionInternational SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.comJob DescriptionThis Position is Contingent on Contract Award.International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for qualified individuals to be Accredited Financial counselors for The Navy Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP.) The FFSP serves active duty members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force plus their eligible family members; active duty members of foreign military services who are stationed in the area; reserve military personnel and their family members when they are eligible for military medical care, military members designated as severely wounded, ill and injured and their identified caretakers and, on a space available basis, military retirees and their family members and widows, eligible family members of military decedents and other groups as directed and authorized by higher authorities in response to special circumstances.Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate, publicize and provide a wide variety of Personal Financial Management (PFM) classes/workshops, e.g., car buying, basic budgeting, managing credit, debt liquidation, consumer awareness, insurance, savings and investments, and retirement planning.
  • Respond to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars to youths and teens as part of on-base education.
  • Conduct initial and refresher Command Financial Specialist (CFS) training.
  • Assist Command Financial Specialists in developing General Military Training (GMT) on topics relating to Personal Financial Management.
  • Ensure that all personal financial management group education and information and referral services are entered and counted in required systems.
  • Ensure staff delivering personal financial management group education are accounting for all services delivered in the scheduling module in required systems.
  • Provide individualized financial counseling and assistance to service members and families.
  • Assist service members in establishing an extended absence financial plan.
  • Develop and make available informational financial materials to Service members and families.
  • Plan, organize and develop new curriculum to be delivered by staff providing basic Personal Financial Management Education and Training per client request, when not otherwise available in CNIC standardized PFM curricula.
  • Provide service and family members consumer information and assistance in handling consumer complaints.
  • Document individualized financial counseling services in accordance with the required systems Users Guide and certification standards.
  • Ensure that all personal financial management individual counseling and information and referral services are entered and counted in required systems.
  • Ensure staff delivering personal financial management counseling are accounting for all services delivered in the scheduling module in required systems.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Knowledge:
  • Educational qualifications are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s which equips the incumbent to serve as a personal financial management counselor and maintain national certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor as outlined in DoD Instruction 1342.22. Position must maintain the highest ethical standards and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the fields of personal finance and financial counseling.
  • Must have the ability to prepare and conduct management briefings to communicate recommendations to supervisory authority.
  • Individual should be detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
Required Work Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience providing personal and family financial management services is required.
  • Accredited Financial Counselors shall possess a broad range of specialized work experience including working with family programs, military or civilian social service agencies, and/or is a military family member with full understanding of the military lifestyle.
  • Strong oral and written communication, assessment, data management, and advocacy skills are required.
  • Possess advocacy knowledge, skills, and abilities such as: working knowledge of state, federal, and local resources, as well as understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for sailors and family members from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic background.
  • Knowledge of the FFSMIS system is desired but not required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Additional InformationPay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.Compensation| Min: $17hr Max: $26hrBenefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

International SOS