Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor - Rhode Island

Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor - Rhode Island This position will provide coverage in short-term, surge and on-demand situations resulting from the Military needs such as a post-deployment event or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent. Primary responsibilities include the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations. Services include education and counseling addressing financial services that may include, but are not limited to, one‑on‑one counseling, consultation with a commander or with another provider or staff, conducting briefings and presentations, or providing referral resources to a participant outside the context of a counseling session. Works closely with the installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to assure that the program is provided within scope and meets the needs of the installation. Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families. Responsibilities Assist service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences. Develop and make available informational financial materials to service members and families. Coordinate, publicize and provide a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops, e.g., topics across the military lifecycle, including, but not limited to, arrival at first duty station, pre‑ and post‑deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34. Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars. Possess the skills to effectively utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication, such as web‑based, secure online chat, or video‑based communications and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer. Virtual PFC support may only be authorized by OSD FINRED Program office. Manage duty to warn situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol. Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned. Participate in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required (associate degree plus 4 years’ experience, or high school diploma plus 6 years’ experience may be considered). 3+ years of financial counseling experience. Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English; bilingual in English and Spanish if required by the contract. Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation. Must be able to pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process. Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). License and certifications: AFC, CFP, ChFC required; Driver License (DL) and valid in‑state ID preferred. Benefits and Compensation Salary range: $58,440 – $93,500 (adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other factors). This position may be eligible for short‑term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. Employment Information Grade: 24 Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr