Financial Coach

Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 annual salary

Are you passionate about empowering families through financial knowledge and skills? Connections for Families is seeking a Financial Coachto join our collaborative team dedicated to helping vulnerable families build financial stability and confidence.In this role,youllprovide personalized coaching, practical tools, and ongoing supportdirectlytofamilies.Youllalsowork collaboratively withour In-Home team, equipping themwith the tools and resources they need to help families thrive.

About Us

For 35 years, Connections has been aleaderin providing parenting education and family support to parents with cognitivedisabilitiesand their families. We support people with cognitivedisabilitiesto make choices and decisions for their lives, including being successful parents. Connections provides in-home support and parenting skills education, financial coaching, group programs, counselling, and community resourcing to families inthegreaterCalgaryareato help themmaintainsafe and nurturing homes.

About the Role

Building on this legacy, our innovative Financial Coaching Program offers a powerful dimensionhelping families achieve greater financial stability and resilience.Operatingfrom an individual-centered lens, our teambelievesin promoting equityandislaser-focusedon poverty reduction.As a Financial Coach with Connections,youllbepart of a program recognized as a leader in Calgarys financial empowerment communityand help build stronger, more secure futures forparents with cognitive disabilities and their families.

What YoullDo

• Provide one-on-one financial coaching that is holistic in nature, strengths-based and responsive to the clients learning style and prevailing life circumstances.
• Liaise with Canada Revenue Agency and other government offices to advocate for clients to access benefits and credits for which they qualify.
• Assistin preparing personal Income Tax and Benefit Returns and support the management of applications for federal and provincial government benefits.
• Guide clients through government systems to help them access available benefits, troubleshoot challenges, and overcome barriers to eligibility.
• Advocatefor clients in meetings with healthcare providers and other professionals to support benefits applications.
• Support financial education workshops for parents,teensand community members.
• Liaise with Connections In-Home teamtoprovide financial resources and information for families.
• Represent the Financial Coaching Program incommunities of practiceandparticipateinfinancial and tax/benefits policy advocacy.
• Adhere to Connections policies and practice standardsand fulfill all reporting requirements.

WhatWereLooking For

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in disability, social work, counselling or adult education fields, or equivalent experience.
• Financial literacy basics arerequiredand a background in financial coaching/advisingand benefits navigationis ideal.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or in social services or social justice areas is an asset.
• Basic tax knowledge such as understanding Canadian tax forms, common deductions and credits and use of CRA-certified tax software would be an asset.
• Able to treat client families with respect whilemaintaininga welcoming and professional attitude.
• Crucial soft skills, including an eagerness to learn, dependability, problem-solvingcapacityand adaptability.
• Proficiencyin case management.
• Demonstratedhigh levelsof accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a small, interdependent team.

Other important requirements for this role:

• During the orientation and training period, this position will work onsite at our office in NW Calgary. Once familiarized with our work and clients, a flexible hybrid work schedule created in collaboration with our team is possible.
• ACriminal Record check (including vulnerable sector screening) and Child Welfare Intervention Record checkdated within the last 90days,and a willingness to undergorenewal of such checks at least every 3 years
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• This position requires occasional travel within Calgary therefore a valid Class 5 drivers license, areliablevehicle, and $2,000,000 liability insurance rated for business use isrequired.
• Successful applicants may be asked to provide proof of qualifications.

What Connections Offers

• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• 100% employer paid group health, dental, AD&D, & Life coverage from your first day of employment, plus a health and lifestyle spending account
• Long-term disability coverage (employee paid to ensure benefits are non-taxable)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program, including enhanced mental well-being and stress management benefits
• 3weeks vacationto start, plus quarterly wellness days, and Christmas holidays break
• A paid volunteer day to support an organization whose mission is meaningful to you

Please note that this position works full-time (37.5 hours per week) and is a one-year fixed term contract,with the possibility of extension.

Applicationsmust include a resume and cover letter in pdf format and must besubmittedonline via ourcareers portal byFebruary15, 2026. Review of applications will be continuous throughout the application period.Only candidates selected toproceedthrough the selection process will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity

Connections for Families Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and enriches our work and is essential to operational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.