Financial Counsellor-Gambling Specialist
Working within a strength based, solution-focused model, and the incumbent provides credit counselling and money management support, information, education, referral and debt management services. CFCS partners with the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) in the management of problem gambling related issues.
This is full-time position (40 hours/week) based in Winnipeg and providing services to communities throughout southern Manitoba such as Brandon, Dauphin, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Gimli, and other AFM regional/satellite offices. It is anticipated that slightly more than one-half of the incumbent’s time will be spent working with clients and AFM regional staff outside of Winnipeg. Flexibility with regard to work/travel schedules is required.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in social work or equivalent
- Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of addictions/problem gambling.
- Experience in inter-organizational service delivery
- Excellent problem solving, presentation, interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Ability to develop and implement educational initiatives directed towards community agencies, staff and clients
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Experience working in a financial institution/credit or financial counselling, working with diversity, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications will be considered assets
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- There will be extensive travel within Manitoba. Vehicle ownership is required.
Please send your resume to: Executive Director, CFCS
516-294 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3C 0B9, Fax: (204)989-1908.
Deadline: September 12, 2014
Email: jsilver@cfcs.mb.ca
Website: debthelpmanitoba.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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