Housing & Financial Counselor

Horizons, A Family Service Alliance • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Horizons is hiring a Housing & Financial Wellness Counselor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to help individuals and families build financial stability, prepare for homeownership, improve credit, and navigate housing challenges. No prior housing counseling experience is required; Horizons provides training and support toward HUD certification. The position is non-exempt and offered full-time or part-time at $19 per hour, with a $1 per hour increase upon obtaining HUD certification. The counselor is expected to earn HUD certification within four months of hire unless already certified. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed for workshops or events.

Requirements

• Be expected to earn HUD certification within four months of hire, unless already HUD-certified.
• Enjoy working one-on-one with people and be comfortable discussing money.
• Be able to explain financial concepts clearly.
• Be organized, compassionate, and dependable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in banking, lending, mortgage servicing, financial education, credit counseling, housing, or human services.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Existing HUD certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling on homebuying, housing stability, foreclosure prevention, budgeting, and credit.
• Help clients improve credit, reduce debt, and prepare for successful homeownership.
• Develop individualized budgets and action plans, and connect clients to community resources.
• Maintain client records according to Horizons and HUD requirements.
• Help facilitate homebuyer education and financial workshops.
• Participate in community outreach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed