What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Counselor/Housing Assistant position at Delaware Opportunities?
Delaware Opportunities, Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden, NY, has been a trusted nonprofit serving Delaware County for over 50 years. From its beginnings, the organization has expanded to offer a wide range of community-driven programs—from employment assistance and Head Start to WIC, Weatherization, emergency food pantry networks, and domestic violence support. Looking for work? If you're seeking a role that makes a real impact while building your own career, Delaware Opportunities is a place where your talents will be nurtured and your community welcomed.
Delaware Opportunities' Housing and Community Revitalization program is seeking a full time Housing Counselor/Housing Assistant for the Hamden location.
*THIS POSITION IS ANTICIPATED AND DEPENDENT ON FUNDING
The ideal candidate must be hard working, reliable, trustworthy and ready to work in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Promote housing counseling services through community outreach, advertising, brochures, and public speaking;
- Provide one-on-one counseling to low-income residents on homeownership, refinancing, rehabilitation and energy conservation;
- Assist households with USDA loan packaging and connect residents to appropriate financial assistance programs;
- Serve as a liaison with financial institutions, USDA, and partner agencies to encourage program referrals
- Support homeowners with technical assistance, including budgeting, contractor selection, and home maintenance planning;
- Prepare program reports, assist with surveys and intake, and support the Housing Director in implementing housing programs
Required skills include but are not limited to:
- Strong ability to read, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
- Effective public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Experience:
- Four years' experience in financial or lending counseling or assistance activity
Education/Licensure/Certifications
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, liberal arts, or related field preferred
- Applicant must pass the HUD Housing Counseling Certification Examination!
If you feel you meet our requirements, please send in your application, resume and cover letter to CBailey@delop.org
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applications accepted at Delaware Opportunities Inc., 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782.
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: $22.93 - $27.35 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27
