HUD-Certified Housing Counselor | Financial Coaching

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 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.