Impactful Financial Counselor: Budget & Credit Growth

Habitat for Humanity International; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Financial Empowerment Counselor in Orlando, FL to help clients budget, save, build credit, reduce debt and protect their financial future. The role involves individualized counseling sessions, action planning, and ongoing client follow-up to achieve measurable outcomes.

The position requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Habitat for Humanity mission and purpose.
• Strong operations mindset with focus on processes and efficiency.
• Independent, proactive and highly organized in a dynamic environment.
• Foundational knowledge of personal finances (credit, budgeting, savings) and ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Ability to learn, synthesize ideas and translate into practice.
• Experience in meeting planning and discussion facilitation.
• Collaborative team player with accountability for goals.
• Ability to read and interpret financial documents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and client management databases.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce high-quality reports and communications.
• Ability to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized financial counseling sessions and achieve client outcomes.
• Assess client needs and develop personal financial action plans.
• Engage in ongoing client follow-up and referrals to wraparound supports.
• Follow program protocols and reporting requirements.
• Collect, track and report data using a client management system.
• Participate in initial training and ongoing professional development.
• Complete and pass counselor training.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication

Excellent writing

Organized and independent

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in social work/finance/business/nonprofit/public admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Client management database

Job description

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Financial Empowerment Counselor in Orlando, FL to help clients budget, save, build credit, reduce debt and protect their financial future. The role involves individualized counseling sessions, action planning, and ongoing client follow-up to achieve measurable outcomes.

The position requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse communities.