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Mercy University Financial Empowerment Center - Financial Counselor in Dobbs Ferry, New York
Financial Empowerment Center - Financial Counselor
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Financial Empowerment Center - Financial Counselor
Salary
$21.98 - $27.47 Hourly
Location
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Job Type
Full Time Staff
Job Number
00833
Division
Office of the President
Department
Community Relations & Gov't Affairs
Opening Date
12/05/2024
Union Status
Non-Union
Description
Benefits
Job Posting Summary
The Financial Empowerment Center program aims to improve the financial stability of Mount Vernon households by providing high-quality, one-on-one financial education and counseling to low-income residents. Financial Empowerment Centers are in areas with high concentrations of poverty and financial distress. We are seeking Financial Counselors who are empathetic, great motivators, and passionate about helping individuals achieve their financial goals. The Financial Counselor position will report directly to the Financial Empowerment Center Program Manager within Mount Vernon Financial Empowerment Center, within the overall oversight of the Division of Workforce Credentialing and Community Impact at the university.
Responsibilities:Duties shall include, but are not limited to:
Provide individualized financial counseling sessions (including both initial and follow-up sessions) and achieve client outcomes
Assess client needs and develop individual financial action plans with each client
Engage in ongoing follow-up with clients
Make appropriate referrals and integrate other wraparound supports (i.e. benefits, tax preparation) into counseling to achieve greater results
Follow required protocol and program requirements
Collect, track and report required data using a client management database
Participate in initial training and ongoing professional development trainings
Successfully complete and pass counselor training, funded by employer
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is preferred, but not required
Two years of relevant work experience with some background in social service delivery, community engagement/outreach, financial education, or counseling/coaching
The ideal candidate has expertise in one of the following: social work, financial planning, coaching/mentoring, teaching, financial services, or other related fields
Essential Skills
Ideally bilingual, speaking English as well as Spanish [or other language(s) as appropriate
Able to become knowledgeable about credit, debt, and money management, savings and investment options, and safe financial products and services
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Available to work some evenings and weekends
Ability to use a client management database
Education Requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college is preferred, but not required
Two years of relevant work experience with some background in social service delivery, community engagement/outreach, financial education, or counseling/coaching
Bilingualism is preferred – but not required
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution , proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology , and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email atHR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. (https://www.mercy.edu/media/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-1042023)
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Health Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
EmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)
Dental Insurance:
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
In-network and out-of-network plan options
Vision Insurance:
UntitedHealthcare Oxford
Paid Time Off:
Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.
Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations
Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability:The Hartford
Short-Term Disability:The Hartford
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex
Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.
Remote Work:
Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policyhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/remote-work-policy-final) .
Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remissionhere (https://www.mercy.edu/media/tuition-remission) .
Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych
Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage
Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.
Agency
Mercy University
Address
555 Broadway
Dobbs Ferry, New York, 10522
Phone
914-674-7839
Website
http://www.mercy.edu
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