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CHN Housing Partners Housing Counselor – Certified in Cleveland, Ohio
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::: {align="center"} PLEASE NOTE: This position is currently accepting applications, but first round interviews will begin in January 2025. :::
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::: {align="center"} A HUD Housing Counselor certification is required for this role. :::
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::: {align="center"} However, if an applicant is not already HUD-certified but has suitable experience, then employment will be conditional on the attaining of HUD certification within first 90-days of employment. :::
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CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services.
We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.
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*CHN offers the following benefits to its employees: *Medical (including dental and vision options), Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Position Summary: CHN provides homeownership and financial counseling services in the following areas: home buying, foreclosure prevention, eviction prevention, reverse mortgage, and/or financial capabilities. The HUD-certified Housing Counselor provides homeownership and financial counseling designed to assist homeowners reach financial and housing goals, improve financial wellness, and aid in housing stability. The counselor will be part of the Home Ownership Preservation team and will be primarily focused on tax foreclosure prevention counseling for Cuyahoga County homeowners.
The counselor will have the opportunity to work with other CHN staff and departments to ensure clients receive access to all CHN's services.
::: {align="center"} The rate of pay for this position is $52,000 per year ($25.00 hourly; FLSA Non-Exempt) :::
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Housing and Financial Counseling (75%)
Conduct intake for counseling clients; review intake documentation and ensure all required documentation is received.
Schedule counseling clients for appointments (both preliminary and follow-up appointments).
Meet individually with clients to:
Facilitate clients' financial and/or homeownership goal-setting.
Create a sustainable spending plan, based on current income and expenses;
Review credit reports and provide guidance around credit repair;
Document client income, debt, assets, and spending plan; create financial snapshots.
Determine eligibility for income and household support programs;
Review short- and long-term goals and create an engagement/action plan with steps to reach each goal.
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