East LA Community Corporation is seeking a Housing Counselor. The ideal candidate will have experience and training in homebuyer and financial education, housing and financial counseling, case management and familiarity with the foreclosure and loss mitigation process. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish and have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office programs and internet. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to coordinate and teach homebuyer, and foreclosure education workshops; Excellent case management skills; Ability to speak, read and write fluent Spanish and work with monolingual Spanish speaking clients; Ability to work with clients in an individual and small group basis; Excellent customer service skills; Professional demeanor and networking skills; Ability to manage time effectively; ability to work independently; without close supervision; Ability to manage a large and diverse pool of clients at different stages of the foreclosure process; Bachelors Degree preferred; At least one year of experience in housing counseling; Have reliable transportation; Be available to work weekends and evenings as needed. DUTIES: Implementation of ELACC's Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention programs targeted at low income families and individuals. The Housing Counselor will be responsible for planning and facilitating first-time homebuyer workshops, foreclosure prevention clinics, and will conduct foreclosure prevention counseling. Additionally, the counselor will market all ELACC housing counseling and financial programs throughout ELACC's target area. COMPENSATION: This is a full time position with benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience, training and education. Send cover letter, resume and salary history to: Katty Pollicino/ East LA Community Corporation. E-mail: kpollicino@elacc.org
