Bilingual Homeownership Advisor

Three Rivers Community Action; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Employee Assistance Program

Training and professional development

Job summary

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Achieve Homeownership Advisor to assist individuals and families in southeastern Minnesota toward successful, sustainable homeownership.

You will provide education, counseling, and direct assistance, plus outreach to focus communities including Rochester, Faribault, Northfield, and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes one-on-one and group support, relationship-building with community partners, and navigating the homeownership process.

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills required; Somali/English preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of lending, real estate, community development, housing, or related field is a plus.
• Experience providing direct services to individuals or families one-on-one or in groups.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide homebuyer and homeowner education, counseling, and direct assistance.
• Work one-on-one and in group settings to help individuals and families navigate homeownership.
• Connect participants with resources and support related to their homeownership goals.
• Conduct community outreach throughout Rochester and surrounding areas.
• Build relationships with community partners and promote available resources.
• Assist with marketing, outreach activities, and program events.
• Facilitate presentations, workshops, and other educational opportunities.

Skills

Bilingual Somali/English

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Location 1926 Collegeview Rd SE,Rochester, MN, 55904,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $27.00 / Hour
• Job Category Homeownership
• Employee Type Full-Time Hourly
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Three Rivers Community Action is seeking a Bilingual Achieve Homeownership Advisor to help individuals and families work toward successful, sustainable homeownership in southeastern Minnesota. In this role, you'll provide homebuyer and homeowner education and counseling, direct assistance, community outreach, and connections to resources in focus communities including Rochester, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Austin, and Albert Lea.

We're seeking a community-focused, dependable, and self-motivated professional who enjoys working directly with individuals and families. A successful candidate is comfortable providing one-on-one and group support, managing multiple priorities, speaking with community groups, building relationships, and helping people navigate the homeownership process.

About the Role

As the Achieve Homeownership Advisor, you'll provide education, counseling, and direct assistance to individuals and families as they work toward their homeownership goals. You'll help participants understand and navigate the homebuying process, identify resources and next steps, and build the knowledge and skills needed for successful homeownership.

You'll also help expand the reach of the Achieve Homeownership program through community outreach, marketing, events, public speaking, and partnerships throughout southeastern Minnesota. The position includes maintaining participant information and program data to support accurate tracking and reporting.

This full-time position (40 hours per week) is based in Rochester. Regional travel and occasional work outside traditional business hours are required.

What You'll Do

• Provide homebuyer and homeowner education, counseling, and direct assistance
• Work one-on-one and in group settings to help individuals and families navigate homeownership
• Connect participants with resources and support related to their homeownership goals
• Conduct community outreach throughout Rochester, Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Austin, and Albert Lea
• Build relationships with community partners and promote available homeownership resources
• Assist with marketing, outreach activities, and program events
• Facilitate presentations, workshops, and other educational opportunities
• Support participants through problem-solving and empowerment-focused services
• Maintain accurate participant records, program documentation, and data
• Work independently and collaboratively to support Achieve Homeownership program goals

Qualifications

• Bilingual skills required; Somali/English preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of lending, real estate, community development, housing, or a related field
• Experience providing direct services to individuals or families one-on-one or in a group setting
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with the public
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online data management software
• Ability to travel independently throughout the region and work a flexible schedule when needed
• Current, valid driver's license in good standing and personal automobile insurance, unless otherwise approved
• Ability to pass a required background study

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or two years of experience in lending, real estate, business, social work, sociology, or a related field, as well as relevant lived experience. Homeownership Counselor and Homebuyer Educator certifications are also preferred and may be completed after hire within required timelines.

• Salary: $24.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and professional development opportunities

Why Three Rivers?

At Three Rivers Community Action, your work directly supports individuals, families, and communities. As an Achieve Homeownership Advisor, you'll help individuals and families build knowledge, overcome barriers, connect with resources, and take meaningful steps toward homeownership.

You'll be part of a collaborative team working to expand access to homeownership opportunities throughout southeastern Minnesota while building strong relationships with participants, community organizations, and partners.

Full position description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call 507-316-0610.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affidantitive Action Employer.