Financial Empowerment Center Counselor

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity • Dallas, TX

4d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Counselor to provide HUD-compliant housing counseling and financial empowerment services to individuals and families across our service area. This role supports clients in building financial stability, improving credit, and preparing for sustainable housing and homeownership.

Requirements

• HUD Housing Counselor Certification (or ability to obtain within required within 6 months).
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, finance, counseling, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in financial counseling, housing counseling, coaching, or direct client services.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client cases in a compliance-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience serving low- to moderate-income households.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial empowerment and housing counseling aligned with HUD Housing Counseling standards and the Financial Empowerment Center model.
• Assist clients with budgeting, credit improvement, debt reduction, savings, and financial goal setting.
• Support renters, homeowners, and prospective homebuyers in achieving housing stability and mortgage readiness.
• Develop and maintain individualized client action plans and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant client records and case notes.
• Support financial education and homebuyer education workshops as needed.
• Participate in outreach and referral partnerships to connect residents with services.

Benefits

• You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening families, increasing financial stability, and expanding access to safe, affordable housing in North Texas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level