Job Vacancy Debt Counselor Social Domain
(28-36 hours, scale 9)
"Do you enjoy engaging with and supporting our residents during financially challenging times? Do you always see opportunities and solutions to help our residents on their way? And do you enjoy working in an organization where we believe in a personal approach and providing customized services? Then I would like to get in touch with you!"
- Jaap Grootveld, team manager CMD Inkomen en Toegang
Your new challenge
We see an increasing number of people struggling to make ends meet. In the first instance, it is up to the resident to save where they can and to apply for any benefits and schemes to which they may be entitled. If they are unable to do so and if debts are starting to appear, they can turn to you for support. Some of your tasks:
- Together with the resident, you Map the financial situation;
- You give tips on how to economize and look at possible increases in income;
- You offer support in making payment arrangements and mediate between the resident and creditors.
- Within debt assistance, you deal with the first phase of the debt process. If an amicable process is necessary, you transfer the file to Verder Groep for the second phase. After completion of the amicable process or Wsnp, you offer the resident follow-up care.
- Furthermore, as a Client Advisor on Debt Assistance, you will also be responsible for performing the Early Warning task.
The organization
Municipality Geldrop Mierlo has a beautiful and modern town hall where we meet and work together. We embrace a good work-life balance and pay attention to your development and vitality. Think for example of the Dommelvallei academy, walking meetings and fresh fruit every day. Curious about our organization? Jolijn likes to take you on tour! See our company film.
Team income
As a Customer Advisor Debt Assistance, you will be part of the Income & Access team. At team Inkomen we offer support to residents with financial problems. We do this by asking in-depth questions and Map the resident's problems. On this basis, you determine the actions to be taken and record these in the action plan.
Your immediate team consists of 7 colleagues. We like to work hard but having a laugh is also important. The atmosphere is informal and fun.
Who are you
You know how to find the balance between customer focus and the own capabilities of our residents. Showing courage and the ability to find solutions outside the box is not unknown to you. You also have experience with complex problems. You can act convincingly and approach situations from different angles and topics. In addition, you have:
- Relevant work experience in debt counseling;
- college level of work and thinking;
- Good analytical ability;
- Knowledge of the Municipal Debt Relief Act (Wgs) and Participation Act.
Is this something for you? The most important thing for us is that you feel at home with us and vice versa, of course!
What do we offer you?
- A fun job with varied tasks and great colleagues. In addition, you get:
- A salary of up to €4811 gross per month (scale 9) based on a 36-hour work week (salary level October 1, 2024) depending on your education and experience.
- Individual choice budget (IKB) of 17.05% on top of your salary
- Variable working hours
- Favorable pension fund and compensation for furnishing your home office.
- You will also have access to a phone and laptop, and electric bicycles are available for work appointments.
- An employment contract for the duration of one year with the prospect of permanent employment.
Are you excited after reading this job posting?
Then apply immediately or no later than February 9 via Werken voor Geldrop-Mierlo. And who knows, maybe you will soon start as our new colleague.
Do we fit with you and you with us?
We would love to hear what you are good at and what your job happiness looks like. That is why it is important to know who you really are. Your personality is decisive. A personality analysis is therefore part of our selection procedure.
Do you have any questions first?
Then feel free to call, email or app us! For substantive questions about the position, please contact team manager Jaap Grootveld at 06-81042270 or at j.grootveld@geldrop-mierlo.nl.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact Jacquelien Scheepers, at : (06) 3457 5965 or j.scheepers@dienstdommelvallei.nl.