HomeSource Bilingual Housing Counselor

NeighborImpact • Madras / Prineville, OR

13d • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a community-focused career? Join NeighborImpact as a Bilingual Homeownership Advisor! Provide one-on-one counseling and lead workshops to empower our diverse community with essential financial skills and tools to help them achieve the dream of owning their own home! Competitive pay and excellent benefits. Apply now! Location: Madras and Prineville NeighborImpact HomeSource program Overview The NeighborImpact HomeSource program is a comprehensive initiative designed to support individuals in achieving and maintaining homeownership. It offers a range of services including home buyer education, financial education classes, and matched savings programs, as well as counseling for foreclosure prevention and reverse mortgages. The program aims to strengthen household finances and provide the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain, sustain, and protect one's financial stability and/or home. Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities: Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HomeSource Bilingual Housing Counselor! Your mission will be to empower individuals in our community to achieve financial stability and homeownership. By providing personalized one-on-one counseling, you will equip clients with vital skills in savings, budgeting, and credit management. This role also requires handling and processing essential documentation and paperwork for clients, necessitating strong administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, you will periodically conduct finance-related workshops for clients and community members, inspiring and educating them throughout the year. This role is bilingual Spanish/English required, ensuring we best serve our diverse community. Join us and be a part of something bigger, where opportunities for advancement are within reach.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish/English, advanced oral and written ability, required
• Associate’s degree required o Or in lieu of education, 3 years of relatable work experience required
• Experience with Internet applications, Microsoft Office applications required
• Proven advanced experience in data entry with a consistent record of accurate compliance required
• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon using personal vehicle required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds required
• Ability to required to travel throughout Central Oregon in personal vehicle
• Required prior to date of hire and thought employment
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Satisfactory results from a SAM.gov check
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Reliable transportation
• After a 6-month probationary period, limited hybrid work may be available contingent on successfully passing training, program need, and performance quality.
• For remote work, the following additional requirements apply throughout employment:
• A confidential and professional workspace
• Reliable, private & secure internet access
• Auditory and visual privacy in the home-based workspace
• Dedicated & secure space to utilize and store agency provided equipment

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience working in Human Services or Customer Relations preferred
• Two years’ experience working in personal finances, banking, accounting, insurance, housing industry or related field preferred
• Previous experience in coaching, counseling or adult education preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to empower individuals in our community with essential financial skills
• Equip clients with vital skills in savings, budgeting, and credit management
• Handle and process essential documentation and paperwork for clients
• Conduct finance-related workshops for clients and community members

Benefits

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%)
• almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually
• separate sick leave accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree