Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Position
Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist
Location
Calgary
Type
Salaried - 30 hours / week (includes comprehensive benefits and paid time off)
Salary
$43,200 - $46,400
About Us
Break Barriers. Employ Change.
At Prospect, we value the diversity of people. Diversity at Prospect means a
workplace where individual differences are recognized and appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
What we are seeking
When was the last time you worked at an organization with a real purpose? Not a
slogan or a jingle. A purpose that actually made society better. Something that you could identify with from day one. Has it been a while? Never? Well, here’s where your luck changes.
What will you do?
- One-on-One Financial Coaching: This includes supporting participants to set personal financial goals, develop budgeting and money management skills, explore savings strategies, create plans for reducing debt, and use visual aids or simplified tools to support comprehension. Coaching is tailored to individual needs and delivered through trauma informed and client-centered approaches.
- Benefits Navigation for Persons with Disabilities: The Specialist provides step-by-step support for participants navigating financial benefits related to disability. This includes supporting access to the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
The Specialist will also assist with benefit activation and continuity when
personal or financial circumstances change.
- Financial Empowerment Group Sessions: The Specialist will deliver workshops for individuals identified as low income or experiencing financial stress.
Sessions focus on financial planning, foundational budgeting concepts, and
practical financial management tools
- Educating other Program Staff about the program
- Administrative work and meetings with Team Lead
What does it take to do this job?
- Completion of post-secondary education, Bachelors Degree or Diploma, preferably in a related field such as Human Services, Disability, or Financial Planning. A combination of education and equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Minimum of one year experience working with people with disabilities.
- Advanced workshop facilitation skills to groups of varying sizes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate and build relationships across diverse groups.
- Empathetic, enthusiastic, and driven to contribute to inclusive and creative environments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team settings.
Further Notes
- All employees must pass a background check.
- All employees must be flexible to work on-site as well as remotely, based on position and program requirements.
- Prospect has a comprehensive onboarding program and supports professional development goals.
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application or
selection process, please contact the HR/Recruitment department at careers@prospectnow.ca.
Prospect will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the
process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account any individual accessibility needs. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Prospect strongly believes in its five brand pillars and is looking for great
candidates who share the same beliefs:
Enthusiastic
Prospect approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm. We drive change with
energy, optimism, and commitment. Anyone who walks through our doors can feel the positive energy.
Professional
In every facet of our work, our actions show a commitment to professional
management and service delivery. Prospect is accountable, ethical, and honest.
Innovative
Prospect creates change by envisioning the end game and creating the means to
realize it. We believe asking “why not?” aids progress. Solutions are created when we think beyond traditional boundaries.
Inclusive
Prospect is driven to achieve equal access for all to opportunities and
resources. We strive to create a fair, healthy and high-performing environment where everyone is respected, encouraged, and motivated, and their contributions help Prospect attain its goals.
Collaborative
Prospect seeks different perspectives. All parties must be engaged, including
for-profit, not-for-profit, funders and government. Only by understanding all points of view can we create inclusive workplaces.
Not the right fit? Search for Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Prospect Human Services
Break Barriers. Employ Change.
Prospect Human Services helps people who are experiencing barriers to employment overcome those barriers and find good jobs. Recognized as one of Alberta's most innovative not-for-profits, Prospect has decades of experience in creating programs to help unemployed and underemployed Albertans.
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Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Position
Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist
Location
Calgary
Type
Salaried - 30 hours / week (includes comprehensive benefits and paid time off)
Salary
$43,200 - $46,400
About Us
Break Barriers. Employ Change.
At Prospect, we value the diversity of people. Diversity at Prospect means a
workplace where individual differences are recognized and appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.
What we are seeking
When was the last time you worked at an organization with a real purpose? Not a
slogan or a jingle. A purpose that actually made society better. Something that you could identify with from day one. Has it been a while? Never? Well, here’s where your luck changes.
What will you do?
- One-on-One Financial Coaching: This includes supporting participants to set personal financial goals, develop budgeting and money management skills, explore savings strategies, create plans for reducing debt, and use visual aids or simplified tools to support comprehension. Coaching is tailored to individual needs and delivered through trauma informed and client-centered approaches.
- Benefits Navigation for Persons with Disabilities: The Specialist provides step-by-step support for participants navigating financial benefits related to disability. This includes supporting access to the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
The Specialist will also assist with benefit activation and continuity when
personal or financial circumstances change.
- Financial Empowerment Group Sessions: The Specialist will deliver workshops for individuals identified as low income or experiencing financial stress.
Sessions focus on financial planning, foundational budgeting concepts, and
practical financial management tools
- Educating other Program Staff about the program
- Administrative work and meetings with Team Lead
What does it take to do this job?
- Completion of post-secondary education, Bachelors Degree or Diploma, preferably in a related field such as Human Services, Disability, or Financial Planning. A combination of education and equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Minimum of one year experience working with people with disabilities.
- Advanced workshop facilitation skills to groups of varying sizes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate and build relationships across diverse groups.
- Empathetic, enthusiastic, and driven to contribute to inclusive and creative environments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team settings.
Further Notes
- All employees must pass a background check.
- All employees must be flexible to work on-site as well as remotely, based on position and program requirements.
- Prospect has a comprehensive onboarding program and supports professional development goals.
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application or
selection process, please contact the HR/Recruitment department at careers@prospectnow.ca.
Prospect will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the
process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account any individual accessibility needs. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Prospect strongly believes in its five brand pillars and is looking for great
candidates who share the same beliefs:
Enthusiastic
Prospect approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm. We drive change with
energy, optimism, and commitment. Anyone who walks through our doors can feel the positive energy.
Professional
In every facet of our work, our actions show a commitment to professional
management and service delivery. Prospect is accountable, ethical, and honest.
Innovative
Prospect creates change by envisioning the end game and creating the means to
realize it. We believe asking “why not?” aids progress. Solutions are created when we think beyond traditional boundaries.
Inclusive
Prospect is driven to achieve equal access for all to opportunities and
resources. We strive to create a fair, healthy and high-performing environment where everyone is respected, encouraged, and motivated, and their contributions help Prospect attain its goals.
Collaborative
Prospect seeks different perspectives. All parties must be engaged, including
for-profit, not-for-profit, funders and government. Only by understanding all points of view can we create inclusive workplaces.
Not the right fit? Search for Employment and Financial Empowerment Specialist jobs in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
About Prospect Human Services
Break Barriers. Employ Change.
Prospect Human Services helps people who are experiencing barriers to employment overcome those barriers and find good jobs. Recognized as one of Alberta's most innovative not-for-profits, Prospect has decades of experience in creating programs to help unemployed and underemployed Albertans.