Personal Financial Counselor, PFC-Army National Guard-Farmingdale, NY

About the Role

This position provides personal financial services at assigned military installations, delivering the full breadth of personal financial counseling to military service members and their families. The counselor works closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact to ensure the program operates within scope and meets installation needs.

• Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families
• Assists service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences
• Develops and makes available informational financial materials to service members and families
• Coordinates, publicizes, and provides a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops across the military lifecycle (e.g., arrival at first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, personal and career events per DoDI 1322.34)
• Responds to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars
• Possesses skills to effectively utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication (web-based, secure online chat, video-based communications, secure video teleconference) — virtual PFC support authorized only by OSD FINRED Program Office
• Manages duty-to-warn situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol
• Communicates with leadership and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on assigned installations
• Participates in regular in-services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate
• Performs all other duties as assigned; duties listed are representative and not all-inclusive

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. An associate degree plus 4 years' experience, or a high school diploma plus 6 years' experience, may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of financial counseling experience required.
• Citizenship & Language: Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English. If required by the contract, must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
• Conflict of Interest: Must pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Certification (one required):
  • Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
• License: Valid driver's license in state of assignment.

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $64,285 – $102,855 per year. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay adjusted based on individual skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Position may be eligible for short-term incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including a broad range of health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Additional Information

Grade 25. Position located at Army National Guard installation in Farmingdale, NY. Magellan Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to security responsibilities and controls unique to their position, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.