HUD Certified Housing Counselor

STEP; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

STEP, Inc. is seeking a motivated, compassionate Housing Counselor to help individuals and families achieve housing stability and financial independence. This full-time role focuses on counseling, budgeting, and homeownership readiness.

Responsibilities include conducting workshops, outreach, and maintaining accurate records. A Bachelor's degree is preferred or 2–4 years in housing or related fields. Travel throughout the service area and occasional evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 2–4 years of relevant experience in housing, lending, financial coaching, or social services.
• HUD Housing Counselor Certification required within six months of employment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Ability to work independently and occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual housing counseling and financial coaching.
• Assist clients with budgeting, credit improvement, homeownership readiness, rental housing, and foreclosure prevention.
• Conduct homebuyer education workshops and community outreach.
• Maintain accurate client records and required program documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or 2–4 years experience

Job description

STEP, Inc. is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and detail-oriented full timeHousing Counselor to help individuals and families achieve housing stability, financial independence, and successful homeownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual housing counseling and financial coaching.


• Assist clients with budgeting, credit improvement, homeownership readiness, rental housing, and foreclosure prevention.


• Conduct homebuyer education workshops and community outreach.


• Maintain accurate client records and required program documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 2–4 years of relevant experience in housing, lending, financial coaching, or social services.


• HUD Housing Counselor Certification required within six months of employment.


• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.


• Valid Virginia driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.


• Ability to work independently and occasional evenings or weekends.

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, paid time off and 401K.

Join STEP and help empower individuals and families to build stronger financial futures and achieve housing stability!

STEP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.