Bilingual Housing Counselor — Empower Homes & Finances

Community Progress Council; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Holidays + floating days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Progress Council seeks a bilingual Housing Counselor to educate renters, homebuyers, and homeowners in York County. You will provide financial coaching, develop personalized action plans, and guide clients through budgeting, credit improvement, and foreclosure prevention in a client-centered setting.

The role emphasizes equitable, culturally responsive services, strong communication, and collaboration with partners to expand housing stability locally.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing services, financial literacy, counseling, or community programs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, Housing, Real Estate, or related field.
• Housing or credit counseling certification desired.
• Valid PA driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling for renters, homebuyers, homeowners, and foreclosure or housing instability cases.
• Develop action plans for rental readiness, homeownership, credit improvement, budgeting, and foreclosure prevention.
• Assist with spending plans, savings goals, credit-building, housing applications, loan mods, and emergency mortgage aid.
• Educate clients on fair housing, predatory lending, eviction prevention, and foreclosure processes.
• Plan and facilitate homebuyer education and financial literacy workshops.
• Recruit participants and promote housing counseling services.
• Build partnerships with lenders, realtors, landlords, loan servicers, and community orgs.
• Advocate for clients to resolve housing challenges and delinquency issues.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure HUD/PHFA funder compliance.
• Prepare documentation, billing, reports, and program records.
• Represent CPC at events, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Participate in trainings and support continuous program improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Dependability

Personal Responsibility

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work / Housing

Job description

Community Progress Council seeks a bilingual Housing Counselor to educate renters, homebuyers, and homeowners in York County. You will provide financial coaching, develop personalized action plans, and guide clients through budgeting, credit improvement, and foreclosure prevention in a client-centered setting.

The role emphasizes equitable, culturally responsive services, strong communication, and collaboration with partners to expand housing stability locally.