What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Program Coordinator - Bilingual, Speaks Spanish position at Westchester Disabled On the Move?
HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR- BILINGUAL, SPEAKS SPANISH
Full Time, $25.00-$28.00/hour; Salary depending on degree, experience and fluency in Spanish.
BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF! Join Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. (WDOM). We proudly provide services for and advocate for people with disabilities. We Change Lives. The Centers’ goal is to work with consumers to access the benefits and services necessary to live independently and to advocate on their own behalf.
Bonus: $1000 if pass the HUD Housing Counselor Certification within three months. $1000 after six months of satisfactory employment and pass the HUD Certification as a Housing Counselor.
HUD’s Certified Housing Counselor requirements https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/housing-counseling/certification/
Job Description: Provide counseling and assistance for individuals and families in locating and securing housing, including packaging and submitting apartment applications.
- Counsel clients with respect to their overall financial situation as it relates to budgeting affordability, debt reduction, credit re-building and education.
- Create an action plan for clients.
- Build relationships with local brokers, developers, property managers and other partner professionals to develop referral sources.
- Enter client's appointment and follow up notes in a timely manner to ensure data integrity collection and management for reports.
- Adhere to all guidelines related to the confidentiality of client records and information and requirements.
- Participation in local housing events.
- Manage housing workshops – in person and virtual.
- Working collaboratively with staff to produce effective marketing of housing program. and procuring partner speakers.
- Obtain industry required certifications as per grant requirements.
- Participate in agency sponsored training; training required by HUD; intermediaries and partners.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Associate’s degree with two years or more of experience in the human services field.
- Preferred candidates should have a working knowledge of local housing issues faced by people who need affordable housing or the ability to learn.
- Candidates should have basic knowledge of Medicaid eligibility and coverage or be able to learn quickly.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to actively listen and, when appropriate, counsel throughout the housing search process.
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
- Computer literate on basic Microsoft Programs such as Word, Outlook and Internet search use.
- Respectful of persons with a disability, from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Bilingual skills preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus.
- Must Own Transportation and the ability to travel in Westchester,
BENEFITS: Health Insurance. Generous Vacation Days and Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Days, Simple IRA Plan, Free parking.
Please put the job title Housing Program Coordinator-Bilingual, as email subject. Send to Careers@wdom.org
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Associates degree in the human services field: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish fluently (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28