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Housing Assistance Corp. Housing Counselor in Hyannis, Massachusetts
Housing Assistance Corporation is currently hiring for the position of Housing Counselor. The primary role of this position is to engage with people who are requesting information through the agency for housing counseling, referrals, & financial assistance. The Housing Counselor will engage with individuals & families to provide requested information & counseling. Provide information & guidance regarding significant financial transactions & with high-risk clients. The Housing Counselor provides Reverse Mortgage counseling to clients who are required to receive unbiased information regarding the benefits & risks of a reverse mortgage while working with an outside lender. They also provide Foreclosure Counseling to clients who are delinquent in mortgage payments & at risk of losing their housing regarding the process of loss mitigation & reviewing financial information to make a determination of financial feasibility moving forward. This position will administer funding for move-in or housing retention costs for households who are housing unstable & in need of public/private funding to stabilize. Required skills for this position include the ability to perform math/accounting equations, ability to be extremely detail oriented, compassionate, consistent, & the ability to become HUD HECM Counselor Certified & HUD Housing Counselor Certified by within 6 months of hire. Experience working with high-risk individuals with a team in a case management system or information/referral system is a must! Portuguese speaking applicants encouraged to apply. Language wage differential available