Bilingual Homeownership Advisor

• Location 1926 College view Rd SE,Rochester, MN, 55904,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Home ownership
• Employee Type Full-Time Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Three Rivers Community Action is seeking a Bilingual Achieve Home ownership Advisor to help individuals and families work toward successful, sustainable home ownership in southeastern Minnesota. In this role, you'll provide homebuyer and homeowner education and counseling, direct assistance, community outreach, and connections to resources in focus communities including Rochester, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Austin, and Albert Lea.

We're seeking a community-focused, dependable, and self-motivated professional who enjoys working directly with individuals and families. A successful candidate is comfortable providing one-on-one and group support, managing multiple priorities, speaking with community groups, building relationships, and helping people navigate the home ownership process.

As the Achieve Home ownership Advisor, you'll provide education, counseling, and direct assistance to individuals and families as they work toward their home ownership goals. You'll help participants understand and navigate the home buying process, identify resources and next steps, and build the knowledge and skills needed for successful home ownership.

You'll also help expand the reach of the Achieve Home ownership program through community outreach, marketing, events, public speaking, and partnerships throughout southeastern Minnesota. The position includes maintaining participant information and program data to support accurate tracking and reporting.

This full-time position (40 hours per week) is based in Rochester. Regional travel and occasional work outside traditional business hours are required.

• Provide homebuyer and homeowner education, counseling, and direct assistance
• Work one-on-one and in group settings to help individuals and families navigate home ownership
• Connect participants with resources and support related to their home ownership goals
• Conduct community outreach throughout Rochester, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Austin, and Albert Lea
• Build relationships with community partners and promote available home ownership resources
• Assist with marketing, outreach activities, and program events
• Facilitate presentations, workshops, and other educational opportunities
• Support participants through problem-solving and empowerment-focused services
• Maintain accurate participant records, program documentation, and data
• Work independently and collaboratively to support Achieve Home ownership program goals

• Bilingual skills required;
  Somali/English preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of lending, real estate, community development, housing, or a related field
• Experience providing direct services to individuals or families one-on-one or in a group setting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with the public
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online data management software
• Ability to travel independently throughout the region and work a flexible schedule when needed
• Current, valid driver's license in good standing and personal automobile insurance, unless otherwise approved
• Ability to pass a required background study

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or two years of experience in lending, real estate, business, social work, sociology, or a related field, as well as relevant lived experience. Home ownership Counselor and Homebuyer Educator certifications are also preferred and may be completed after hire within required timelines.

• Salary: $24.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and professional development opportunities

At Three Rivers Community Action, your work directly supports individuals, families, and communities. As an Achieve Home ownership Advisor, you'll help individuals and families build knowledge, overcome barriers, connect with resources, and take meaningful steps toward home ownership.

You'll be part of a collaborative team working to expand access to home ownership…