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NOW HIRING! - Financial Educator & Financial/Housing Counselor - Accepting Applications from 7/15/21 through 8/5/21

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Who is OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling?

OnTrack WNC helps people achieve their money and housing goals so they can live out their values. We’ve been around for 48 years and are committed to innovation. Our values include a supportive working environment, ongoing quality improvement, respect for our clients’ wisdom, and meaningful diversity. We currently have a staff of 12.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking candidates with the cultural competency and experience needed to effectively serve all clients, particularly communities of color. Fluent Spanish speakers will be given special consideration.

You will be trained on all aspects of the job but must have the aptitude to learn both the technical aspects of the job (e.g. foreclosure prevention, and program documentation) as well as the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately. Attention to detail, ability to effectively shift focus while managing a multi-faceted job, and an organized work style are also a must. More details are in the job description below.

What is the position?

This full time position is a combination of (1) Financial Educator & (2) Financial/Housing Counselor. At present, education accounts for 50% of the position and counseling for the remaining 50%; this varies and may change with funding/demand. Currently the position is remote (with agency technology provided) due to the COVID pandemic. (If working remotely is a hardship, alternate arrangements can be made.) In the future, the position will work from the OnTrack WNC office in Asheville, NC.

You’ll work as a member of our counselor and educator team, individually presenting information and options to people working towards various financial goals including building credit, handling debt, buying a house, and avoiding foreclosure.

Why work at OnTrack WNC?

You will be supported, learn a lot, and grow professionally while working with people who care about their jobs and serving our community. The starting pay rate will be $36,670 annually ($17.63 hourly), unless there is considerable relevant prior experience. Additionally, you’ll be eligible for paid-time-off (PTO) and medical insurance after 3 months and 401k retirement benefits after one year. Fluent Spanish speakers will be compensated an additional $3,500 per year for these language skills.


Job Description

The Financial Educator & Financial/Housing Counselor must have the ability and desire to relate to a wide demographic of clients, discover their particular needs and challenges, and adapt interactions to effectively help the client move towards greater financial well being.

This person is responsible for teaching online and in person group education classes and providing one-on-one counseling sessions consistent with the organization’s mission. The employee ensures service quality by listening to clients, adhering to agency policies and procedures, managing data collection and reporting, and fostering continuous improvement. Though functioning in education classes and financial counseling sessions autonomously, the person is also part of team and is responsible for collaborating to continually develop our programs and to support peers.

To fulfill these roles, the person must have good interpersonal skills; be able to convey suggestions/ideas in a constructive, nonjudgmental manner; be an effective problem-solver; and (once fully trained) possess a working knowledge of finances, credit, and housing. The employee support clients to feel comfortable and must be organized and efficient in time/work management.

Job Duties

1.       Actively participates in initial and ongoing training:

  • Engages in peer and supervisor shadowing, training, and feedback to reach basic proficiency in job duties listed below.
  • Asks questions and seeks support when needed.
  • Obtains and maintains required certifications, including HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling). Certification preparation support will be provided and fees are paid by OnTrack WNC.

2.       Provides adult financial education.

  • Utilizes established curriculum to educate during the typical workday in addition to some evenings and weekends;
  • Manages personal and professional schedule to ensure availability and reliability;
  • Enter outcome data from class surveys/evaluations, and ensure that client materials are available and up-to-data;
  • Teaches up to 7 of the following classes weekly (up to 10 hours of direct education), as assigned:

    In-Person Classes/Series:
    - Credit: Get it. Keep it. Improve it. (1.5 hour single session class)
    - Budgeting & Debt (1.5 hour single session class)
    - Manage Your Money (7.5 hour multi-session series)
    - Homebuyer Education (12 hour multi-session series)

    Live, Interactive Online Classes:
    - Credit: How to Build and Repair Your Credit Score (1.5 hour class)
    - Money Visioning & Goal Setting (1.5 hour class)
    - Debt Payment During Uncertain Times (1.5 hour class)
    - What to do When Your Income Doesn’t Cover Expenses (1.5 hour class)
    - Using Credit When You Can’t Make Ends Meet (1.5 hour class)

    WFEC Classes covering topics such as budgeting, saving, credit, and housing (If female staff member)

3.       Provides financial/housing counseling:

  • Conducts up to 6 appointments per week depending on level of education work, including at least one evening per week, one Saturday every other month, and other weekends and evenings infrequently, as needed, and
  • Conducts counseling for budgeting, credit building, debt, student loan, foreclosure prevention, homebuying, and other financial/housing counseling needs.

4.       Manages counseling client caseload, which includes:

  • Develops strategies for addressing financial/housing issues based on the client’s needs and capabilities;
  • Interacts with clients in a responsive, helpful, positive manner within scheduled appointments as well as in follow-up calls and correspondence; and
  • Ensures all documentation and data entry is complete.

5.       Participates as an active and engaged member of OnTrack WNC staff:

  • Attends program and staff meetings, actively participates, provides thoughtful input, and makes presentations as assigned;
  • Participates in group and independent projects as needed to further team or agency objectives.
  • Thinks broadly and creatively about how we can do our work better.
  • Respects and contributes to OnTrack WNC's commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

6.       Takes ownership of work and communication:

  • Learns procedures precisely and incorporate any updates into your work.
  • Learns tax preparation and site coordination content, consistently incorporates new knowledge into service delivery, and uses support when needed;
  • Respectfully engages in open and honest communication with coworkers, tax volunteers, and supervisor.
  • Shares and accepts ideas and feedback.
  • Provides timely and thoughtful responses to internal and external emails;
  • Takes full ownership of work and asks for help when needed; and
  • Maintains an organized work system to effectively manage job responsibilities.

7.       Conducts other duties as assigned.


COVID-19 Policy

Out of concern for vulnerable populations whom we serve including those who are unable to vaccinate due to health reasons and based on feedback from our staff, OnTrack WNC strongly encourages employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before interacting with clients or coworkers. After being fully vaccinated, staff may choose between the following incentives: $100 or one additional day of PTO.

We center equity in our hiring process.

OnTrack WNC strives to foster leadership and raise the voices of historically marginalized people, including but not limited to Black people and people of color, indigenous and native people, LGBTQ and gender non-conforming people, disabled people, immigrants, and low-income people. We strongly encourage candidates of these and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Application Instructions

Cover Letter and Resume: Cover letter must accompany the resume. In your cover letter:

  • Help us make the connection between what you have done and what we are looking for.
  • List aspects of previous work, school, or volunteer experience that will help you succeed in this job.
  • Tell us about your commitment to communities of color, racial equity, and/or experience within the Black community in North Carolina.
  • Let us know why you are interested in the job!

Subject line: “Educator/Counselor – Your Last Name”. No phone or drop‐in inquiries please.

Submission: Email your cover letter and resume to Emily Matthews at emilym@ontrackwnc.org.

Deadline: Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 AM. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and until the position is filled.

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