Personal Financial Counselor; Counselor, PFC, Alpena, MI

Overview

This position will provide coverage in short‑term, surge and on‑demand situations resulting from military needs such as post‑deployment events or to cover an existing assignment for counselors who are absent. The counselor will deliver comprehensive personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations.

• Provide one‑on‑one counseling, briefings, presentations, and referral resources to participants.
• Consult with commanders, staff, or other providers as needed.
• Work closely with installation and military branch Points of Contact (POC) to ensure the program is delivered within scope and meets installation needs.
• Assist service members in establishing spending plans for extended absences.
• Develop and distribute informational financial materials.
• Coordinate, publicize and conduct Personal Financial Management classes/workshops covering topics across the military lifecycle (arrival at first duty station, pre‑ and post‑deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34).
• Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication (web‑based, secure online chat, video‑based communications, or secure video teleconference) as authorized by the OSD FINRED Program office.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing trends and issues on assigned installations.
• Participate in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required (associate degree + 4years of experience or high school diploma + 6years of experience may be considered).
• Minimum 3years of financial counseling experience.
• U.S. citizenship and fluent English; bilingual in English and Spanish may be required.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigation.
• Successful completion of the Congressionally‑Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Title:

Personal Financial Counselor;
Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC

Location:

Alpena, MI

Grade: 24

Salary Range: $58,440 – $93,500 (annual, based on national data; may vary by location). The position may include short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, voluntary, and other benefits to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All employees and applicants are guaranteed equal treatment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.