Bilingual Homebuyer Support Specialist

Looking for a community-focused career Join NeighborImpact as a Bilingual Homebuyer Support Specialist and use your bilingual skills to empower individuals strengthen communities and support the path to homeownership through one-on-one counseling and educational workshops.

Location: Madras

Compensation: $27.71/hour

Hours: Regular full-time 40 hours/week M-F

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%) almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year plus 14 paid Holidays annually and separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Open until filled

Internal job title: HomeSource Bilingual Housing Counselor

NeighborImpact HomeSource program Overview

The NeighborImpact HomeSource program is a comprehensive initiative designed to support individuals in achieving and maintaining homeownership. It offers a range of services including home buyer education financial education classes and matched savings programs as well as counseling for foreclosure prevention and reverse mortgages. The program aims to strengthen household finances and provide the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain sustain and protect ones financial stability and/or home.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual with a passion for helping people! Your mission will be to empower individuals in our community to achieve financial stability and homeownership. By providing personalized one-on-one counseling you will equip clients with vital skills in savings budgeting and credit management. This role also requires handling and processing essential documentation and paperwork for clients necessitating strong administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail. Additionally you will periodically conduct finance-related workshops for clients and community members inspiring and educating them throughout the year.

This role is bilingual Spanish/English required ensuring we best serve our diverse community. Join us and be a part of something bigger where opportunities for advancement are within reach.

Required:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English advanced oral and written ability required
• Associates degree required

1. Or in lieu of education 3 years of relevant work experience required

• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft 365 applications required
• Demonstrated advanced data entry skills with a strong history of precise compliance
• Ability to travel throughout Central Oregon using personal vehicle required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds required
• Required prior to date of hire and thought employment:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check
2. Satisfactory results from a check
3. Valid drivers license
4. Proof of current auto insurance
5. Access to reliable transportation

Preferred:

• Two years experience working in Human Services or Customer Relations preferred
• Two years experience working in personal finances banking accounting insurance housing industry or related field preferred
• Previous experience in coaching counseling or adult education preferred