Community Development Banking List
10-04-2011, 02:30 PM
Original message from: sproestel@hiphomes.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Housing Counselor
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
Hyattsville, MD
www.hiphomes.org
Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP) is an innovative nonprofit housing
developer and service provider. Our HUD-certified homebuyer/foreclosure
counseling program is seeking to immediately fill a full-time Housing
Counselor position in our Hyattsville, MD office. HIP's counseling program
is one of the largest and most active in the state of Maryland. We are
seeking a candidate experienced in foreclosure prevention, homebuyer
education, or underwriting AND a passion for working with our clients. This
is a great opportunity to join the HIP team. See job description below.
Reports to: Supervisor of Housing Counseling Team
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide one-on-one foreclosure intervention counseling to clients
facing mortgage default.
2. Conduct occasional workshops for clients on issues such as
foreclosure prevention, budget building, credit issues, money management and
unfair lending practice.
3. Lead an intensive 8-hour group workshop on home purchasing.
4. Provide pre-purchase counseling to prospective homebuyers.
TASKS
1. Secure and/or maintain individual certification as a homeownership
counselor.
2. Counsel and assist clients who have defaulted, or will default, on
their mortgage payment.
3. Conduct group homeownership education session.
4. Be available for post-mortgage counseling for such clients as may
need it.
5. Conduct pre-closing sessions for persons who are about to finalize
their purchase of a home.
6. Be current and educated on the subject of predatory lending and be
able to counsel people to avoid such loans.
7. Be available to meet with clients / conduct sessions at least two
evenings a month
REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience in housing, foreclosure prevention, homebuyer education,
underwriting, lending or real estate desired.
2. Bachelor degree or related experience required.
3. Strong communication, counseling, advocacy and computer skills a
must.
4. Skill and accreditation in default counseling a plus
Please send resume and cover letter to Mary Hunter, Director, Housing
Counseling Program at mhunter@hiphomes.org
Excellent salary and benefits.
HIP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about
Housing Initiative Partnership, please visit our website at www.hiphomes.org
Stephanie Prange Proestel
Deputy Director
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 555
Hyattsville, MD 20782
P: 301-699-3870
f: 301-699-8184
e: <mailto:sproestel@hiphomes.org> sproestel@hiphomes.org
www.hiphomes.org
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Housing Counselor
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
Hyattsville, MD
www.hiphomes.org
Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP) is an innovative nonprofit housing
developer and service provider. Our HUD-certified homebuyer/foreclosure
counseling program is seeking to immediately fill a full-time Housing
Counselor position in our Hyattsville, MD office. HIP's counseling program
is one of the largest and most active in the state of Maryland. We are
seeking a candidate experienced in foreclosure prevention, homebuyer
education, or underwriting AND a passion for working with our clients. This
is a great opportunity to join the HIP team. See job description below.
Reports to: Supervisor of Housing Counseling Team
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide one-on-one foreclosure intervention counseling to clients
facing mortgage default.
2. Conduct occasional workshops for clients on issues such as
foreclosure prevention, budget building, credit issues, money management and
unfair lending practice.
3. Lead an intensive 8-hour group workshop on home purchasing.
4. Provide pre-purchase counseling to prospective homebuyers.
TASKS
1. Secure and/or maintain individual certification as a homeownership
counselor.
2. Counsel and assist clients who have defaulted, or will default, on
their mortgage payment.
3. Conduct group homeownership education session.
4. Be available for post-mortgage counseling for such clients as may
need it.
5. Conduct pre-closing sessions for persons who are about to finalize
their purchase of a home.
6. Be current and educated on the subject of predatory lending and be
able to counsel people to avoid such loans.
7. Be available to meet with clients / conduct sessions at least two
evenings a month
REQUIREMENTS
1. Experience in housing, foreclosure prevention, homebuyer education,
underwriting, lending or real estate desired.
2. Bachelor degree or related experience required.
3. Strong communication, counseling, advocacy and computer skills a
must.
4. Skill and accreditation in default counseling a plus
Please send resume and cover letter to Mary Hunter, Director, Housing
Counseling Program at mhunter@hiphomes.org
Excellent salary and benefits.
HIP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about
Housing Initiative Partnership, please visit our website at www.hiphomes.org
Stephanie Prange Proestel
Deputy Director
Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc.
6525 Belcrest Road, Suite 555
Hyattsville, MD 20782
P: 301-699-3870
f: 301-699-8184
e: <mailto:sproestel@hiphomes.org> sproestel@hiphomes.org
www.hiphomes.org