JOB OPENING HOUSING FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELOR

845.457.4622
Practical Mortgage Navigation
Housing/Financial Literacy Counselor
Hours: Part-time and full-time/flexible hours/days upon mutual agreement
Salary: Determined by qualifications—provide cover letter stating salary requirements
The Housing and Financial Literacy Counselor will work with RDAC’s Practical Mortgage Navigation and
Practical Financial Literacy programs to create opportunities for individuals and families to achieve and sustain
successful financial management and housing by providing education, mentoring, and other options.
Successful candidate will:
Be a Team Player with an appropriate background and skills to enter position
 Ability to provide housing and financial literacy counseling
 Personal work history in real estate/finance/accounting/residential lending/counseling/related fields
 Outstanding written and oral communication skills
 Excellent listening skills
 Excellent organizational skills
 Ability to successfully maintain a full customer caseload
 Exceptional attention to details
 Ability to follow guidelines and requirements set forth by government and funding sources
 Ability to withhold personal judgment of individual circumstances
 Demonstrated ability to multi-task and think outside of the box
 Maintain a sense of humor
 Experience with MS Office, proficiency with Word and Excel/database software
 Other tasks as needed/necessary for the advancement of programs and RDAC’s mission
Be trained in-house, through NeighborWorks USA training/models and other forums, to provide specific
services and meet organizational and job-specific requirements
 Obtain certifications as required by RDAC and funding/program guidelines
 Become familiar with and abide by National Industry Standards for Homeownership Education and Counseling
 Mentor participants to acquire financial literacy
 Counsel/educate customers in various stages of homeownership—including pre-purchase, post-purchase, reverse
mortgage and foreclosure
 Assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure/provide information to empower appropriate personal financial decisions
 Provide public/community programs/education/advocacy
Extra consideration provided to candidates holding current certification in housing counseling
Employer is seeking a one-year commitment to position as component of training
Evening and weekend availability required as needed
Overnight travel for training/valid driver license/reliable vehicle required for regional area travel
RDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based upon race,
color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital or familial status, ancestry, or
status as a veteran.
Orange County
Rural Development Advisory Corporation
Submit resume and cover letter within
15 days to alicedickinson@ocrdac.org