Financial Capabilities Intern

Provide financial coaching and manage resources for clients.

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Overview

Provide financial coaching and manage resources for clients.

You have:

  • Prior experience in personal financial management, preferably in a counseling or coaching role.
  • Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Dari, or Pashto is preferred.
  • Availability for a minimum of fifteen hours a week is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide one-on-one financial coaching and counseling for clients. - Conduct financial management intakes and surveys for all clients. - Track client meetings and progress in a spreadsheet and through case noting on ETO software. - Facilitate monthly financial literacy/education workshops for clients. - Develop a database of financial resources for clients. - Work in conjunction with the Economic Empowerment specialist to develop relationships with financial institutions and - organizations providing financial services in NJ - Communicate effectively in person and by telephone. - Collaborate with other IRC in NJ programs as necessary - Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.

Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:

- The ideal candidates will have prior experience in the field of personal financial management, preferably in a counseling or coaching role. - Spanish, Arabic, Swahili, Dari, and Pashto speakers preferred - Due to the nature of the program, the financial coaching intern will need to volunteer for set office hours every week and should be available for a minimum of fifteen hours a week, if possible

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you helped someone improve their financial situation? This question assesses your experience in financial coaching or counseling. Provide a specific example of how you worked with a client to identify their needs and implement solutions.
How do you handle confidentiality when working with clients? This question aims to understand your approach to maintaining client privacy. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to engage clients during financial workshops? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a relationship you've built with an organization in the financial sector. How did it benefit your clients? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you adapt your coaching style for clients from different cultural backgrounds? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org