Financial Case Manager| 32-40 hrs/week | $23 - $29/hr

Summary of DutiesThe Financial Case Manager helps create a pathway to financial freedom for those at CTK Bellingham (or CTK Network) by drawing on the truth of Scripture, the grace of Jesus, and the Spirit-led generosity of the church. This role provides connection to community resources, offers faith-based financial literacy classes, prayerfully discerns next steps, and ensures wise stewardship of Blessing funds.Essential FunctionsFinancial Assistance & Care ManagementAssess the full picture of CTK'ers in financial need and prayerfully determine how best to assist, which may include financial assistance, brainstorming and goal setting, referrals to community resourcesScreen and process counseling and scholarship requestsIdentify CTK'ers who would benefit from and are interested in meeting regularly to plot a course towards sustainability, including problem solving, goal setting, and financial coaching and educationCoordinate the Christmas Blessing for CTK'ers nominated from staff and key volunteersRegularly offer faith-based financial literacy groups, workshops, and classes1:1/direct client work Administration Write and track annual budget, coordinate paymentsCommunicate CTK Blessing stories and information in an accessible way both internally and to the publicSend out grief books as requested by ministry staff IntegrationInitiate collaboration with other CTK staff and departments for appropriate referralsAttend all staff and departmental meetings to ensure excellent team collaboration and alignment with the CTK missionAssist with other Blessing Team projects as needed Community ResourcingMeet with local referral agencies to understand resources available and build collaborationMaintain an accessible, up-to-date compilation of community resourcesAssist walk-ins in connecting to the available resources relevant to their need Requirements Experience working with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds (poverty, middle-class, and wealth), in a ministry, social service, or volunteer roleHigh level of discernment, approaching complex issues as a listener to both the client and the Holy SpiritAbility to balance discernment with compassion, seeking to see them as God does rather than defined by their situationActive Christian faith that finds God in the midst of difficult life circumstancesEager to learn, flexible, enjoys changeBasic skill with MS Office, Google Suite, database, and financial tracking