You haven't searched anything yet.
Compensation - $41,000 - $46,000
Housing Division
As the oldest HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) approved Housing Counseling Agency in Western New York, the Buffalo Urban League's Housing Department delivers solutions by providing our neighbors with homeownership education, first-time homebuyer assistance, financial empowerment (budget and credit) coaching, foreclosure prevention counseling, predatory lending avoidance, rental search and assistance, and fair housing education.
Position Description
The Housing Counselor is responsible for assisting the Housing Coordinator in the implementation of the Buffalo Urban League, Inc. programs and housing projects that will promote stability for renters, potential and current homeowners, and other who need housing services within designated Buffalo Urban League service area or program/project boundaries. The Housing Counselor may be responsible for educating/counseling clients that are facing mortgage foreclosures and/or are victims of predatory lending or fair housing violations. This person may also be responsible for conducting first time homebuyer workshops and/or one-on-one sessions on housing and credit counseling in preparation for homeownership.
General Duties:
This position will have limited administrative responsibilities. Within these areas, they will counsel clients on budgeting and credit. They will also support the development of educational workshops and assist in the marketing/outreach efforts of the department. This position requires the use of independent judgment and decision-making skills.
Specific Duties:
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Competencies:
Other
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$35k-48k (estimate)
11/21/2023
07/21/2024
buffalourbanleague.org
BUFFALO, NY
50 - 100
1927
Private
BRENDA MCDUFFY
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Buffalo Urban League is a non-profit organization that provides community development and employment transition services.
The job skills required for HOUSING COUNSELOR include Written Communication, Initiative, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a HOUSING COUNSELOR. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by HOUSING COUNSELOR. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for HOUSING COUNSELOR positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a HOUSING COUNSELOR, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Top Community Development Executive that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary HOUSING COUNSELOR. You can explore the career advancement for a HOUSING COUNSELOR below and select your interested title to get hiring information.