EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Full time, 40 Hrs/week
HOURS:Monday – Friday / Occasional Saturday
PRIMARY TEAM LEADER: Homeownership Program Senior Manager
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible
LOCATION:Kansas City, MO
PAY: $24/ Per Hour JOB SUMMARY: Work to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City by providing direct counseling to clients seeking assistance in all areas of home buying and homeownership.HOUSING COUNSELING Support families through the Housing Counseling Program to improve their chances of homeownership through Habitat, or a traditional mortgage loan.Work directly and indirectly with prospective homeowners to strengthen their financial literacy through education programs. Includes: maintaining and preserving good credit, financial planning, asset building, creating budgets, and how to save for down payment.Follow-up efforts to track outcomes for each Family and documenting all data into Mpact Pro client management system.Follow HUD Housing Counseling program requirements and policiesContribute to the strategic planning process, which includes engaging staff and other stakeholders in defining desired outcomes for the Financial Literacy Model and implementing a system to measure outcomes.Engage in off-site programs that promote and enhance homeownership opportunities in the community.COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACHCoordinate community outreach effort to include internal and external stakeholdersAttend community and neighborhood meetings that focus on building community, financial literacy, and homeownership.Actively recruit, train, support and empower unengaged residents and community representatives to enthusiastically participate, develop strategies and address root causes of poverty housing.Become familiar with and assist in further implementing outcome measurements research & evaluation tactics; assist in generating and presenting qualitative/quantitative reports utilizing provided data and statistics.Help to develop and coordinate strategies and programs designed to build and strengthen resident involvement. Promote activities and services; create sustainability through various forms of media.In collaboration with the leadership staff, speak on behalf of Habitat KC for its advocacy agenda itemsWork with Kansas Habitat SSO to support state-wide advocacy prioritiesForge partnerships with organizations along the housing continuum so that all may work together to advocate for affordable, fair, and just local housing policyHOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMWork closely with families selected into the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program to ensure all education requirements are met.Conduct one on one financial counseling with applicants.Develop and conduct homeowner education classes for group size of over 50+ people.Ensure program data is accurate and available for timely cross-departmental reportingOther duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES EducationBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experienceExperienceMinimum of three years relevant work experience including but not limited to: mortgage/lending/real estate/case managementExperience in working with low to moderate income families within a financial literacy programCompetenciesOrganization & Prioritization: Ability to meet deadlines, use time efficiently, and prioritizeTeamwork: Ability to work independently and work as an effective team memberCommunication: Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to write professional documents and speak to groups of various sizesFlexibility/Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure to handle frequent change, delays, and/or unexpected eventsInterpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work with a variety of people and occasionally handle difficult situations and conflicts with finesseTechnical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom and/or teams. Ability to quickly gain proficiency with Mpact Pro client management database softwareJob RequirementsPass HUD Housing Counseling exam within the first 60 days of employmentComplete Neighborworks Housing Counseling Trainings as assignedComplete yearlyQualified Loan Originator training. Maintain required certifications and industry knowledge through research, workshops, training, and required complianceWillingness to maintain the flexible work schedule necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position, including evenings and weekends as needed.Integrity, organization, attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality.Support and endorse the Habitat for Humanity mission.Physical RequirementsSpeak and hear in order to communicate with othersWork at a desk or computer for extended periods of timeMove around the office, event, or construction sitesApply physical dexterity, able to lift and carry up to 30 poundsMust be able to independently operate a motor vehicleValid driver's license and ability to travel to meet clients at other locations as neededWORK ENVIRONMENT
Most of the work for this job is conducted indoors at a desk, with periodic exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from working on or visiting residential construction sites.
To Apply:
Please go to https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2391246and submit cover letter, resume and three professional references Job Type: Full Time
