Bilingual Housing Counselor: Secure Stable Homes for Families

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

APM in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time, on-site Housing Counselor. The role focuses on initiating housing counseling, interviewing clients, and coordinating rental subsidies to help clients achieve permanent housing.

Responsibilities include income eligibility, document gathering for subsidies, and maintaining client records. Strong Spanish/English skills and solid writing are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Aptitude for HUD rental subsidies, budgeting, and mortgage applications.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor preferred.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate housing counseling for all clients entering the program.
• Conduct client interviews and develop action plans for permanent housing.
• Determine income eligibility for rental subsidies and waiting lists.
• Assist in gathering documents for subsidy certification and recertification.
• Maintain rental subsidy calculations and data entry.
• Develop a network of real estate agencies and housing options.
• Assist clients to locate suitable housing and negotiate leases.
• Maintain timely progress notes and client charts.
• Attend professional trainings and complete duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Negotiation & budgeting aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Job description

APM in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time, on-site Housing Counselor. The role focuses on initiating housing counseling, interviewing clients, and coordinating rental subsidies to help clients achieve permanent housing.

Responsibilities include income eligibility, document gathering for subsidies, and maintaining client records. Strong Spanish/English skills and solid writing are essential for success.