HUD Certified Homeownership Counselor

Description:

Under the supervision of the Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff and

Homeownership Counseling Programs, and the Education Team Coordinators,

responsible for working with clients for various programs in the organization's Education

Department, and providing a full range of client services for financial education, first-

time home buying, and foreclosure prevention programs, including group education

workshops, seminars, and individualized guidance. Will gather documentation needed

to evaluate creditworthiness and eligibility of mortgage applicants for various

homeownership programs, including mortgage loan products and down payment

assistance and closing cost. Will also be involved in delinquency counseling, assessing

documentation to determine home retention workout options, which includes loan

modifications and other programs that may be available. In addition, will maintain

positive and effective relationships with clients and program stakeholders.

This job requires working a Tuesday through Saturday work schedule, with some

evening workshops and events.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct case management and conduct group education on a variety of topics relative

to financial literacy, home buying and foreclosure prevention

Conduct one-on-one sessions with prospective borrowers in order to: analyze financial

and credit information, determine customer financing objectives, eligibility of down

payment products and gather any additional required information to determine mortgage

readiness

Conducts one-on-one sessions with delinquent homeowners to assist clients in

evaluating opportunities available through various foreclosure prevention programs

Maintain current knowledge of industry program requirements pertaining to financial

literacy, homeownership, and foreclosure prevention

Conduct workshops, training seminars, and classes on topics covering financial literacy,

and first-time homebuyer certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience with community lending, credit counseling, &/or affordable housing

industry required

BA in finance, marketing or public administration preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Salesforce, Homekeeper, Microsoft Office

suite of products

Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of people and

organizations

Ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through within deadlines and case management

Attention to detail and accurate data input of client data in client management system

Must be able to work with minimal supervision

QUALIFICATIONS:

HUD Housing Counselor Certification required

California Real Estate License required (or able to obtain)

Possess a valid California driver's license

Be able to travel to various locations through Los Angeles County

Requires frequent attendance at evening and weekend meetings as needed

Salary: $71,000-80,000 DOE