Job Description The debt assistance counselor is responsible for all phases of the debt assistance process and performs budget coaching. The counselor conducts intake interviews and draws up an action plan. The advisor helps the (former) entrepreneur to implement this plan by guidance and information. For example, through budget coaching. The advisor inventories and analyzes the debt situation with the aim of reaching a debt settlement. The debt assistance process for which the consultant is responsible includes the following components:
Intake of the application;
 Stabilization of the debt position;
 Debt mediation;
 Mediation by means of a rehabilitation loan;
 Arranging compulsory settlement;
 Arranging moratorium
 WSNP;
 Budget coaching;
 Providing aftercare;
 Early detection.

The debt assistance counselor is the permanent point of contact for the entrepreneur in debt and remains so until the end of the service. The advisor gives clear and focused direction to the debt assistance process. The consultant has a businesslike attitude, but also pays attention to the psychosocial side of debt problems. Job requirements debt assistance consultant The consultant has the following job requirements:
 HBO working and thinking level; business economics, commercial or socio-legal direction
 Knowledge of the theoretical and practical debt assistance (WGS) and WSNP (for private individuals and/or entrepreneurs);
 Knowledge of the social map;
 Experience with integral debt assistance;
 Experience with assistance to clients with psychosocial problems, among other things;
 Is administratively strong
 Experience with Stratech is an advantage.
 Knows how to set the right priorities.
 Is assertive and proactive.
 Result- and customer-oriented attitude
 Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations (social law, tax law, company law, bankruptcy law, attachment and enforcement law, Wsnp, Bbz, NVVK and Vtlb);
 Has experience with the fiscal aspects that play a role for entrepreneurs, including the tax assessment resulting from the reorganization (pursuant to art. 29 paragraph 2 Turnover Tax Act)
 Has specific knowledge of corporate law aspects, including, for example: security deposits, supplier credits, claims from the tax authorities, premium arrears, accounting arrears, settlement of lease contracts, problems with the termination of leases on business premises and finding financing for the debt settlement.
 Affinity with entrepreneurship is an important advantage.