Professional Development: Financial 1st Aid for Service Providers

Participants will learn about resources & practical tips to support clients who may be experiencing financial distress.

By Credit Counselling Society

Date and time

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Financial First Aid for Service Providers

Join us for an engaging 60-minute live webinar presented by a Certified Educator in Personal Finance. This session is designed to empower frontline staff who work with clients facing financial challenges.

Participants will gain valuable insights, including:

How to recognize the signs and symptoms of financial distress.
Effective strategies for supporting clients struggling with finances while minimizing negative impacts.
Guidance on referring clients to relevant community resources.

This professional development opportunity is ideal for:

Social Workers, Social Service Workers, Community and Addictions Workers.
Teachers, Legal Professionals, and Human Resources Professionals.
Social Service and Community Service Providers.
Professionals in the financial services industry.

Certificate of Completion: An official certificate is available upon request.

Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to better serve your clients and make a meaningful difference in their financial well-being.

Learn more about the Credit Counselling Society

Frequently asked questions

How do I get my Certificate of Completion after the webinar?

Email us at Education@nomoredebts.org and include: date of webinar attended and name as you would like it to appear on the Certificate.

What if I can't attend this date?

CCS offers this webinar to individuals twice a year publicly. Check back to register for the next scheduled session at: https://nomoredebts.org/financial-education/financial-workshops-webinars/professional-development-ceu

Will this webinar qualify for my continuing education credits?

This webinar qualifies as a continuing education credit for many designations. Please check with your governing association to confirm. Ensuring you receive a Certificate of Completion is highly recommended to provide proof of attendance.

Organized by

Credit Counselling Society

Credit Counselling Society - Who We Are

The Credit Counselling Society (CCS) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996 to help people find solutions to their debt problems and learn to manage their money and credit better. We serve Canadians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario in person, over the phone and online. We have offices in each province and are available to the public 6 days a week. Our credit counselling services are free and confidential to use.

CCS’s mission is “We Help, We Educate, We Give Hope” and our services are available to anyone who would like our assistance regardless of income level, gender, age, race, or socio-economic status. Our mandate is to educate Canadians in personal money management and the wise use of credit, and to help individuals and families find solutions to their financial challenges through objective counselling and debt repayment solutions.

More than Credit Counselling for Consumers! CCS Provides Professional Development Opportunities to Social Service Providers

90 minute Professional Development webinars are offered on Eventbrite and can be taken as a stand alone webinar or combined toward our Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers program (see below). All financial literacy webinars are related to helping you as a service provider in supporting clients with their financial wellness. The certificate program has four levels, each building on the financial foundations learned in previous levels.

CCS Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers - Levels 1 - 4:

Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers – Level 1: Supporting Clients in Financial Crisis
Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers – Level 2: Foundations in Personal Finance for Service Providers
Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers – Level 3: Mind Your Money
Certificate in Financial Wellness for Social Service Providers – Level 4: Creating Your Future

For more information contact: Education@nomoredebts.org