Counselor, Youth Development, Social Work

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Director and in accordance with the direction and mission of District 7 HRDC, the Housing Counselor is delegated the responsibility for coordinating and conducting HUD compliant Housing Counseling and Education. This includes pre-purchase, post-purchase and foreclosure prevention counseling services along with HUD certified Homebuyer Education classes and Rental Education classes.

• Provide HUD compliant pre-purchase, post-purchase and foreclosure prevention counseling to clients in person and with alternative formats that are mutually acceptable.
• Responsible for money management and asset development.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate HUD certified First Time Homebuyer Education classes and Rent Strong tenant classes.
• Develop and maintain relevant curriculum and training materials for each category of education.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community and business partners. Recruit and manage volunteers, who are experts in their fields to act as guest presenters, consult on curriculum.
• Collect and input client information correctly and timely using appropriate data tracking system. Maintain complete, secure information files. Generate accurate reports as required, including monthly, quarterly and annual activities.
• Utilize client pre and post surveys to evaluate effectiveness of education programs and implement any necessary improvements.
• Create an action plan that identifies strategies and tasks that will aid the client to achieve their housing goal.
• Create Purchase Authorizations (PO’s) and send for authorization as necessary.
• Represent The Home Center and HRDC7, in a consistent professional manner at workshops, classes, community presentations and other events.
• Assist in the overall mission of the Home Center and HRDC7 programs, working in a team environment to effectively complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field, or High School Diploma or GED and at least four (4) year’s experience in a related human services field, or equivalent combination of education and experience to fully meet the required minimum job qualifications.
• Possess the ability to become a HUD certified Housing Counselor within ninety days of employment.
• Must also possess the ability to become HUD certified in Homebuyer Education within six months of employment and maintain NCHEC certification.
• Must possess a valid Montana Driver’s License, proof of personal automobile insurance and must meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy.