Description
ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO
Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.
POSITION SUMMARY
Housing Counselor will assist with duties required by the department, including facilitating seminars and trainings within all areas of the department, preparing mortgage-ready files, serving clients in our lending and foreclosure prevention programs, and managing data in client software systems. The housing counselor will have a deep commitment and passion for working with low- income, working class and communities of color.
Requirements
- Associate degree required. Bachelors preferred.
- Minimum of three years of housing counseling experience with HUD approved agency.
- Knowledge of mPact Pro, HUD Portal or other housing counseling database is desirable.
- Experience in facilitating professional adult trainings (trainer, teacher, instructor, or educator).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and have an interest in serving target population.
- Flexibility to work evening and weekends to meet program operations and needs.
- Proficiency i MS Office Suite and data entry.
- Must be HUD certified counselor, required.
