Bilingual Financial Wellness Expert

Financial Counselor – Remote/Hybrid

REQUIREMENTS

• Pay starts at $21.35 hourly rate, which may increase based on region and cost of living
• Department hours are Monday – Friday; days and afternoons available, ranging from 8am-10pm EST.
• Work-from-home position training begins July 10th, 2023. You will be trained in how to assist our clients' debt management accounts and take calls from clients.
• In-office,Hybrid and Remote positions available.
• Ability to type 40 words per minuteat 80% accuracy is required
• All interview and training efforts have been transitioned to a virtual environment (phone call, video interview) and do not require in-person meetings for consideration

Schedule Requirements:

1. Full Time; 40 Hours a week with 8 Hour shifts, and Benefits Eligible (Medical, Dental Vision, 10 Paid Holidays, 19 PTO Days, and retirement options)
   • Typically, Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 10 PM, Shift will vary based on Time zone

ABOUT GREENPATH FINANCIAL WELLNESS

As a trusted national nonprofit focused on Financial Wellness for everyone, people have turned to us for more than 60 years as their guide through financial crises: overwhelming debt, foreclosure, bankruptcy, or credit challenges.

GreenPath Financial Wellness wholeheartedly believes a strong organization is based on the foundation of diverse groups of team members. We believe deeply in employees not only bringing their whole selves to work each day, but also feeling comfortable being their authentic self. We encourage people from each and every background and walk of life to apply for opportunities which they are passionate about and meet the qualifications. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, adults of any age, veterans, people with varying abilities, and people of various socio-economic backgrounds to apply. We believe you will bring meaningful viewpoints to our team members and the people we help each day.

Your impact as a Financial Wellness Expert

Financial Wellness Experts handle calls from current or potential clients that inquire about our products or services. Our call center technology ensures client phone calls will be routed to the Financial Wellness Expert who can best help them. Our Financial Wellness Experts work with clients one-on-one during a phone call to evaluate their financial options and make a recommendation based on their unique situations and budgets. During these sessions, Experts strive to build a strong rapport and create an environment where clients are comfortable sharing sensitive and personal information. The goal of an Expert is to coach and mentor, ultimately creating a more financially secure future for our clients.

In 2021 alone, GreenPath provided 86,532 services to our clients. Imagine the sense of relief you would be providing to clients through your empathetic, non-judgmental financial counseling. Can you imagine the impact you would have on individuals and their families?
GreenPath will thoroughly train.

GreenPath will thoroughly train, and support you to become certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) as well as HUD, to assist clients in finding realistic, and financially sound options to resolve credit card debt, mortgage delinquency, and collection debts.
and support you to become certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) as well as HUD, to assist clients in finding realistic, and financially sound options to resolve credit card debt, mortgage delinquency, and collection debts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and evaluate client information to determine and recommend an appropriate course of action for the client’s financial situation. Maintain confidentiality/discretion regarding client financial situation.
• In a call center environment, counsel and provide educational materials to clients regarding budgeting, credit, money management, housing, and other financial needs.
• Provide all clients with an action plan detailing the recommended course of action to resolve their financial situation
• Review client credit reports and conduct an analysis of the report and credit score with the client.
• Discuss program fees and demonstrate the value of GreenPath programs, when appropriate to the client’s financial situation.
• Follow up with clients after initial assessments to ensure clients have full understanding of options and recommendations presented to them regarding their financial situation.
• Perform Housing services such as pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention, rental, post loan modification coaching, and reverse mortgage counseling.
• Conduct review sessions with existing clients at clients’ request and at regularly scheduled intervals
• Complete ongoing training and workshops to maintain appropriate certification and licensing required for the position.
• Communicate and respond empathetically to clients and creditors to maintain successful relationships.
• Collaborate and interact with team members across the organization to foster teamwork and skill building.
• Maintain GreenPath’s high standard of quality while upholding the highest standard of business ethics.
• Perform additional functions as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.

BENEFITS

What will you get out of working at GreenPath? In addition to having the opportunity to help people from all over the country, we also have a competitive compensation and benefits package. Here are some of the additional perks our employees enjoy:

• We all need some “me time” every once in a while. All full-time employees receive 19 paid days off during their first year of employment, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year. Use it for a fabulous vacation, to play nurse (or patient) at home, or sit on your couch watching DIY marathons on HGTV all day. We don’t care – it’s your time. Enjoy.
• Continuous learners can get their classroom fix in a couple of different ways. GP team members are eligible for up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per year.
• In addition, GP team members can attend courses through Invest in Yourself, an in-house educational program offering training classes on a variety of topics ranging from Cash Flow Planning to Microsoft Excel to Stress Management.
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? GreenPath is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.
• Planning on growing your family? GreenPath offers paid Maternity and Paternity benefits.
• Saving for Retirement? GreenPath employees can start contributing to a 403b right away! After one year of employment, we make a monthly contribution to eligible employees’ retirement account equivalent to 5% of their monthly gross compensation.

GreenPath Financial Wellness reserves the right to change this description at any time. GreenPath Financial Wellness practices the concept of equal employment opportunity with respect to hiring, promotions, transfers, pay, discipline, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. No individual will be discriminated against, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height, weight or citizenship.