Housing Specialist, ACHIEVEability

Posted by on September 17, 2012

Housing Specialist, ACHIEVEability

Posted on: August 20, 2012

ACHIEVEability is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive and intensive support for families so that they can break the generational cycle of poverty, maximize their potential and achieve self-sufficiency. Through the Community Service department our focus is to provide referrals, programming, advocacy, and networking opportunities within our service area.

We are looking for a part-time Housing Specialist who is organized, hardworking, multi-tasking, outcomes-driven and smart individual with a passion for making a difference, who craves variety and intensity, and who values education and accountability.

Responsibilities:

Provide and ensure office coverage
Assist with facilitating homebuyer workshops which includes scheduling, marketing and procuring speakers.
Provide housing counseling to clients who are interested in becoming home-owners to assess their mortgage readiness and determine the appropriate follow-up.
Manage and provide housing counseling on a one-on-one basis in areas (depending on the participants’ need) such as Financial Education, Credit & Budgeting and Loss Mitigation.
Create, maintain and update client files on a regular basis.
Comply with all requirements of any grant funding contract and agreements.
Manage to assess the urgency of client needs & situation to ensure all information is accurate & complete.
Preparing mailings and send for foreclosure intervention packets to clients.
Train new counselors on housing related services
Accurately document all actions & communication into the HCO data system.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Assist and contribute to any applicable grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years experience in providing housing counseling, lending, real estate, or relevant experiences.
High School diploma or GED.
Certified Housing Counselor or able to obtain certificate within 3 months.
Proficient in computer Microsoft suites (word, excel, outlook, publisher, and access) and internet skills
Ability to compare and contract financial information and communicate effectively both orally & verbally
Passion for helping families who are underserved
Strong motivational and leadership skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group (staff, participants, donors and volunteers)
Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, follow through and accountability
Ability to successfully pass background checks (criminal, child abuse, drug test, school transcripts, and diploma)
Strong computer application and internet skills
Respond effectively and proactively to organizational changes.
Ability to multi-task, work fast paced, high volume environment and able to work with several volunteers and interns.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and registered vehicle available for use at work
Ability and willingness to work evenings and on Saturdays
Comfortable working and canvassing neighborhoods in West Philadelphia

Hours:

The position entails 20-25 hours of work per week. Hourly rate is $10.88 an hour with additional compensation for successful outcomes. Position is M-F from 3:00-7:00pm. The position does require work outside of these general hours, especially with morning and weekend for court appearances and community meetings. When such work outside these general hours is required, the supervisor will make arrangements for the employee to take time off during general work hours. Travel may be required.

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