Housing Counselor

Job Title: Housing Counselor

Posted to website: September 8, 2016

The Diocese of Covington’s Catholic Charities is seeking to hire a Housing Counselor. The position is full time.

Overall Purpose:
Implements professional housing counseling and performs all the duties of the bachelor’s level staff with an ability to work under minimal supervision.

Knowledge:

• Background in mortgage, collections, foreclosure, or loss mitigation, the local housing market and an understanding of the issues associated with barriers to home ownership;
• Basic skills in human relations, e.g. understanding human dynamics, listening, communication, group leadership, and establishing boundaries.
• Case documentation, time management, organization, attention to details, initiative, enjoys working with a team, and competency in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the homebuyer education program and conduct one on one Pre-purchase counseling
• Delinquency/foreclosure counseling and financial management counseling
• Complete assessment interviews, develop service plans and provide case management or facilitate referrals for persons inquiring about housing services
• Respond to service assignments in accordance with established commitments to and policies and procedures of current funders
• Work collaboratively with housing team members and supervisor to plan program changes or enhancements
• Attend appropriate meetings/perform other duties relating specific to the role of a service provider when time permits (priority is direct service time, maintaining case files per agency standards, and funding report requirements)
• Attend required training to maintain certifications.
• Keep all records current and in compliance with the quality assurance program and accreditation standards.
• Some Saturday’s and evenings required.

Quantitative Expectations: See agency guidelines established for the Hour Goal report.

Salary range is $32,000-39,000. Salary is based on education and related experience in this field.
We offer an excellent benefit package, pro-rated for part-time, including: 3 weeks paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), 14 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, health insurance plan (prorated based on FTE), fully paid defined contribution retirement savings plan (403b), long-term disability, life insurance, and business travel mileage reimbursement.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards for the position. Staff will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Submit resume, including at least three references, along with cover letter and salary history by email or fax to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR skoplyay@covdio.org, 859/392-1589.

Equal Opportunity Employer