The Housing Counselor will work to build healthy communities and expand homeownership opportunities and retention for low and moderate income households. This position’s role is to provide aspiring homebuyers with the skills, knowledge and information to buy and maintain a home. This is done by bringing people into the program through outreach and marketing events, educating people about credit and managing their finances, and working with their financial position to prepares for a loan application, loan modification, workout or other appropriate solution and in doing so exercising their best judgment and discretion in advising the client about possible course of action consistent with the goals and objectives of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Prior experience with processing of homebuyers or mortgage paperwork; background in finance, banking, mortgage lending, or real estate preferred

Proficiency with MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook

Strong analytical and communication skills, both orally and in writing

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public

Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions based upon the analysis of individual unique factors

Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction

Ability to prepare communications, such as memos, emails, reports and other correspondence

Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of adults with multiple challenges

Ability to complete HUD training and obtain certification within 90 days of hire

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Non-profit experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of Fair Housing Act and applicable laws

Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual is a plus

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Medical - $8,741.40 per year

Dental - $570 per year

Vision - $65.04 per year

Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year

Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year

403(b) retirement - $100 per month

Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment

8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*

11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, program participants, and community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.