What are the responsibilities and job description for the SFL- Financial Counselor position at MKS2 Technologies?
Financial Counselor
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. Headquartered in Austin, TX we have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
The Financial Planning Counselor is the SFL-TAP Center's principal provider of financial planning to transitioning Service Members and their Family Members. The specific duties of the SFL-TAP Financial Planning Counselor include but are not limited to:
• Provide financial planning workshops and individual financial counseling to meet the needs of transitioning Soldiers and Family Members prior to their transition from the Active Army or Reserve Components. Provide information on banking, debt management, health care, college saving plans, home ownership, budgeting, use of credit, insurance, investing, tax and estate planning, and other matters that impact the financial readiness of transitioning Soldiers/Families.
• Conduct 4-6-hour financial planning workshops using existing curriculum to groups of approximately 50 Soldiers and Family Members in connection with mandatory SFL-TAP VOW/CRS activities which includes a budget. Coordinate use of classroom, set-up of classroom, and provision of training materials,
• Regularly provide follow-up one-on-one financial counseling to clients who request assistance. During financial counseling, address the specific needs and interests of Soldiers and Family Members, including the evaluation of individual or family income and expenditures and recommendations for short- and long-term actions to achieve financial goals. Assist clients in managing complex financial issues, e.g., relocation, asset allocation, transition/retirement, eviction, garnishment, repossession, etc., and coordinate solutions with applicable military and civilian agencies.
• Provide financial planning workshops and individual financial counseling to meet the needs of transitioning Soldiers and Family Members prior to their transition from the Active Army or Reserve Components. Provide information on banking, debt management, health care, college saving plans, home ownership, budgeting, use of credit, insurance, investing, tax and estate planning, and other matters that impact the financial readiness of transitioning Soldiers/Families.
• Conduct 4-6-hour financial planning workshops using existing curriculum to groups of approximately 50 Soldiers and Family Members in connection with mandatory SFL-TAP VOW/CRS activities which includes a budget. Coordinate use of classroom, set-up of classroom, and provision of training materials,
• Regularly provide follow-up one-on-one financial counseling to clients who request assistance. During financial counseling, address the specific needs and interests of Soldiers and Family Members, including the evaluation of individual or family income and expenditures and recommendations for short- and long-term actions to achieve financial goals. Assist clients in managing complex financial issues, e.g., relocation, asset allocation, transition/retirement, eviction, garnishment, repossession, etc., and coordinate solutions with applicable military and civilian agencies.
Position Description and Qualifications
• Prepare monthly reports describing all financial planning activities and record the number of transitioning Soldiers and Family Members attending workshops and individual sessions. Participate in workgroups with other financial planners.
• Assist CIM with delivering Commanders reports and notifying clients of eligibility to begin services while also notifying clients of missed requirements for VOW/CRS.
• Other duties: complete all mandatory Government training; safeguard PII; file records according to ARIMS; upload information into iPERMS (after training received from the Government); participate in sustainment training events as offered. Participate in marketing activities and employment events as directed by the CIM.
• Prepare monthly reports describing all financial planning activities and record the number of transitioning Soldiers and Family Members attending workshops and individual sessions. Participate in workgroups with other financial planners.
• Assist CIM with delivering Commanders reports and notifying clients of eligibility to begin services while also notifying clients of missed requirements for VOW/CRS.
• Other duties: complete all mandatory Government training; safeguard PII; file records according to ARIMS; upload information into iPERMS (after training received from the Government); participate in sustainment training events as offered. Participate in marketing activities and employment events as directed by the CIM.
Education and Experience:
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university or a combination of education and experiences amounting to 1,000 hours of experience in financial counseling which qualify the applicant for employment as a personal financial counselor. Applicants are REQUIRED to possess and maintain a nationally recognized and accredited Financial Counselor certification in accordance with DoDI 1342.22.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check)
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to manage client caseload, conducting group financial planning workshops and one-on-one financial counseling either face-to-face or virtually, generating training materials, maintains intensive problem solving skills, conducting individual budget preparation work, as well as the ability to schedule, coordinate, and set-up classroom including audio-visual requirements.
Accessing Higher Education (AHE) Facilitator
Coordinate, publicize, facilitate, and host AHE 2-day Track Seminars utilizing Army-provided curricula and training materials. Ensure that AHE workshops include all required content areas, adhere to class size requirements, are offered with sufficient frequency to minimize wait time, and ensure each student is given the opportunity to complete the on‐line feedback survey prior to the end of the final day of the course. Provide individualized counseling and assistance to all transitioning military and family members related to the AHE curricula. Organize, promote and/or support hiring and education events that support transitioning Soldiers and Family members as directed by the CIM.
Provide training to command/unit leaders on the AHE 2-day Track. Ensure AHE Track participation and Career Readiness Standard deliverables related to the AHE
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university or a combination of education and experiences amounting to 1,000 hours of experience in financial counseling which qualify the applicant for employment as a personal financial counselor. Applicants are REQUIRED to possess and maintain a nationally recognized and accredited Financial Counselor certification in accordance with DoDI 1342.22.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check)
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to manage client caseload, conducting group financial planning workshops and one-on-one financial counseling either face-to-face or virtually, generating training materials, maintains intensive problem solving skills, conducting individual budget preparation work, as well as the ability to schedule, coordinate, and set-up classroom including audio-visual requirements.
Accessing Higher Education (AHE) Facilitator
Coordinate, publicize, facilitate, and host AHE 2-day Track Seminars utilizing Army-provided curricula and training materials. Ensure that AHE workshops include all required content areas, adhere to class size requirements, are offered with sufficient frequency to minimize wait time, and ensure each student is given the opportunity to complete the on‐line feedback survey prior to the end of the final day of the course. Provide individualized counseling and assistance to all transitioning military and family members related to the AHE curricula. Organize, promote and/or support hiring and education events that support transitioning Soldiers and Family members as directed by the CIM.
Provide training to command/unit leaders on the AHE 2-day Track. Ensure AHE Track participation and Career Readiness Standard deliverables related to the AHE
Position Description and Qualifications
workshops are entered into TAPXXI and DMDC TAP data collection system. Duties include:
• Facilitate/instruct the AHE 2-day Track/workshop.
• Assist clients as needed by monitoring progress and notifying/encouraging completion of products (College/University application, etc.)
• Refer transitioning personnel to both on-post and off-post service providers.
• Provide instruction to clients on automated tools to include: TAPXXI and Kuder Journey
• Facilitate the client’s transition from the military environment to the civilian environment
• Assist CIM with delivering Commanders reports and notifying clients of eligibility to begin services while also notifying clients of missed requirements for AHE Track
• Other duties: complete all mandatory Government training; safeguard PII; file records according to ARIMS; upload information into iPERMS (after training received from the Government); participate in sustainment training events as offered
• Participate in marketing activities and employment events as directed by the CIM
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree PREFERRED in Training and Development, HR Management, Counseling, or related field and minimum 2 years career counseling, education, or related experience.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check).
• U.S. Citizen.
• Other qualifications include the ability to accomplish the following: support transitioning military personnel, Army Civilians, and Family Members with separation briefings, conduct training to support AHE track, college/university application critiques, interview support, etc.; learn and use TAP XXI system to assist clients; track client progress and; assist with job fairs, employer days, and classroom events.
• Experience with software packages such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
workshops are entered into TAPXXI and DMDC TAP data collection system. Duties include:
• Facilitate/instruct the AHE 2-day Track/workshop.
• Assist clients as needed by monitoring progress and notifying/encouraging completion of products (College/University application, etc.)
• Refer transitioning personnel to both on-post and off-post service providers.
• Provide instruction to clients on automated tools to include: TAPXXI and Kuder Journey
• Facilitate the client’s transition from the military environment to the civilian environment
• Assist CIM with delivering Commanders reports and notifying clients of eligibility to begin services while also notifying clients of missed requirements for AHE Track
• Other duties: complete all mandatory Government training; safeguard PII; file records according to ARIMS; upload information into iPERMS (after training received from the Government); participate in sustainment training events as offered
• Participate in marketing activities and employment events as directed by the CIM
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree PREFERRED in Training and Development, HR Management, Counseling, or related field and minimum 2 years career counseling, education, or related experience.
• Applicants must successfully undergo a background investigation (National Agency Check).
• U.S. Citizen.
• Other qualifications include the ability to accomplish the following: support transitioning military personnel, Army Civilians, and Family Members with separation briefings, conduct training to support AHE track, college/university application critiques, interview support, etc.; learn and use TAP XXI system to assist clients; track client progress and; assist with job fairs, employer days, and classroom events.
• Experience with software packages such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
