Job Opportunity: Bilingual Housing & Financial Counselor

Bilingual Housing & Financial Counselor

listing title: Housing & Financial Counselor

Job location: Wappingers Falls, NY

income: $50,000 - $52,000 per year

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, AFLAC, Paid Time Off

About Us: Join our team where we're dedicated to creating a brighter future for homebuyers and homeowners. As a Housing & Financial Counselor, you'll play a vital function in our Homeownership Department, fostering a culture of hope and excellence. Join us in empowering families to achieve their dreams of homeownership.

Housing & Financial Counselor General Requirements:

» Multitasking Excellence: Manage multiple activities and projects with varying deadlines, importance, and stakeholders. Prioritize tasks effectively.

» Education & practice: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work practice required.

» Strong Communication: Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal expertise.

» Community knowledge: Possess an knowledge of the communities and populations we serve.

» Tech Savvy: Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Classroom, and PowerPoint. availability to adapt to additional technologies as our program grows.

» Bilingual: A large part of our clientele is Spanish speaking so being bilingual is required.

»Certified Qualified Loan Originator or willing to become certified within 90 days of hire.

Housing & Financial Counselor Responsibilities:

» Homebuyer suitable education Collaborate with Advancing Black Homeownership Manager to conduct orientations and educate candidates about our homeownership program. Comfortably present in group settings.

» Recruitment Strategies: Work with Advancing Black Homeownership Program Manager to develop targeted recruitment strategies for specific market audiences.

» Homebuyer Selection: Utilize your Certified Qualified Loan Originator certification (training provided) to manage application orientations, screen applications for financial requirements, and ensure compliance with background checks.

» Homebuying Partners: Keep partner families informed about events, classes, and education opportunities. Track sweat equity hours and assist in budgeting and financial counseling.

» Homebuyer Purchase Process: Calculate affordable sales prices, create sales contracts, contact with third-party lenders, and prepare homebuyers for closing.

» Homeowners: Develop and distribute monthly newsletters, provide access to community resources, and manage warranty claims.

» Home Repair & Mobile Home Replacement: Review applications, coordinate with construction teams, and track repair progress.

» Committee Coordination: Lead Application Review Committee, attend key home events, and make process recommendations.

» Policy Implementation: Ensure compliance with Homeownership Department policies and assist in the application of Affordable Housing Corporation Grants.
Join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of families in our community. Apply today!





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