What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Ownership Specialist position at Nan McKay and Associates (NMA)?
Home Ownership Coordinator
Job Description
Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate, develop, plan, and monitor various Homeownership Programs and assist clients by providing technical assistance and community support resources. Incumbent monitors programs and ensures program adherence to laws, regulations, program guidelines, and contracts as defined by HUD and Columbia Housing. Develops partnerships with financial institutions and other related agencies. Acts as Authority liaison with state, city, and federal agencies, and community groups to develop homeownership initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work.
-Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
-Enforces and ensures adherence to laws, regulations, program guidelines and contracts, particularly those associated with HUD, Public Housing regulations, and real estate transaction practices.
-Coordinates, develops, plans, and monitors various Homeownership Programs.
-Evaluates and recommends modifications in various programs, such as the Public Housing Homeownership Program and the Section 8 Homeownership Program.
-Provides technical assistance to clients who are participating in homeownership programs and assists in identifying appropriate community support resources. Arranges counseling sessions for clients to include pre and post-occupancy training sessions and financial workshops.
-Develops and maintains partnerships with financial institutions and other pertinent agencies to implement homeownership and community development-related initiatives.
-Prepares and updates program marketing materials.
-Recruits eligible residents from the housing choice voucher program for participation in the homeownership program.
-Meets with public and private organizations to explain HUD laws, Public Housing regulations, and program guidelines. Acts as liaison with community groups, agencies, federal officials, and others in developing homeownership initiatives.
-Prepares or assists with correspondence and compiles and assembles reports.
-Attends meetings and makes presentations to groups and to management staff. Serves as a source of information and resource related to homeownership programs.
-Studies urban homeownership philosophy and the history of city neighborhoods. Studies neighborhood revitalization strategies as they relate to homeownership programs.
-Performs other duties as assigned.