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Financial and Homeownership Education Extension Program Worker

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Macomb, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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In alignment with the mission programs and initiatives of MSU Extension delivers researchbased information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture access to resources and a sense of belonging for staff partners and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

  • We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
  • We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
  • We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
  • We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
  • We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives skills and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
  • We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
  • We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
  • We embrace a culture of understanding coaching and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
  • Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work continued education and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:

As part of MSU Extension (MSUE) and the Community Food & Environment Institute this position will provide direct education and support for counseling programs with the Financial and Homeownership Education work team.

As a team member of the Financial and Homeownership Education work team you will work in concert with the appropriate MSU Extension Institute and/or work team(s) to ensure alignment of programs with overall goals of work team Institute and organization.


Specific duties include:
Conduct workshops and trainings as a means of outreach and education. Workshop topics should be relevant to Macomb County participants with a DEI lens and may include but are not limited to topics such as: budgeting savings banking products credit building identity theft homebuyer education foreclosure and postforeclosure.
Conduct oneonone counseling to support prepurchase education and foreclosure counseling and support with clients as needed.
Conduct administrative tasks including but not limited to client intake tracking data input monthly reporting and program evaluation. Successful candidates shall have knowledge of local state and federal programs designed to assist homeowners and already have completed and passed the HUD certification exam.
Other duties as assigned as appropriate in support of the Financial and Homeownership Education team.

Although negotiable there will be space available for this position to work from the Macomb County MSU Extension office. This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • HUD certified housing counselor.
  • Demonstrated drive and initiative with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously.
  • Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race gender socioeconomic class disabilities and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
  • Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
  • Combination of education and specific relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Ability to lift and carry educational materials equipment etc. up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity knowledge and use of appropriate approaches skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of social cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
  • Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race color gender national origin gender identity religion age height weight disability political beliefs sexual orientation marital status family status veteran status socioeconomic class and other differences.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional longdistance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
  • Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
  • Proficiency in use of technology (e.g. web research Zoom Qualtrics Microsoft Teams Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook for mail/calendaring distance technology etc.).
  • Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Required application materials:

Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 85

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remotefriendly. Remotefriendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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