Housing Counselor, Center in the Park

Posted by on October 24, 2010

Housing Counselor

Center in the Park is seeking a full-time Housing Counselor to provide housing counseling services including foreclosure diversion, default and delinquency, HEMAP, tenant counseling, and housing consumer education. The Housing Counselor provides direct service to clients requiring housing counseling/relocation, mortgage default and delinquency counseling, foreclosure diversion, assistance accessing subsidized housing, information and referral, and housing consumer education. The Housing Counselor is also responsible for facilitating housing workshops. Position involves local travel and home visits.

Vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance required.

Knowledge/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
Knowledge of casework process and practice.
Two years with housing services preferred.
Experience with aging preferred.
Familiarity with other human service systems preferred.

Skills Required:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Effective problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Good organizational skills required to efficiently manage paperwork.
Proficient in Microsoft software applications
Effective listening skills.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, which are based on trust, empathy and a respectful rapport.

Please e-mail resume and cover letter to mmccoy@centerinthepark.org

Center in the Park is a community center that promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults (55+) whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction.  CIP is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers, a unit of the National Council on Aging as a provider of excellent programs, activities and services for its active membership of more than 5,000 and its 1,000 homebound clients.  http://www.centerinthepark.org