Housing Counselor - Black Home Initiative

The Black Home Initiative (BHI) is a new regional effort to address systemic injustices with the goal of generating 1,500 new Black first-time low-to-moderate income homeowners in the next five years in South Seattle, South King County and North Pierce County. This multi-sector initiative is part of a national effort to target racial inequities in housing across the United States.

The Housing Counselor will provide aspiring homebuyers with the skills, knowledge and information to buy and maintain a home. They will also provide pre and post housing counseling. This is done by bringing people into the program through outreach and marketing events, educating people about credit and managing their finances, and working with their financial position to prepares for a loan application, loan modification, workout or other appropriate solution and in doing so exercising their best judgment and discretion in advising the client about possible course of action consistent with the goals and objectives of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Prior experience with processing of homebuyers or mortgage paperwork; background in finance, banking, mortgage lending, or real estate preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with the public
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions based upon the analysis of individual unique factors
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to prepare communications, such as memos, emails, reports and other correspondence
• Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity to the needs of adults with multiple challenges
• Ability to complete HUD training and obtain certification within 90 days of hire

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Non-profit experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Act and applicable laws
• Bi-lingual/Multi-lingual is a plus
  

ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION

** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

• Medical - $8,325 per year
• Dental - $570 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $37.80 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
  
  Paid Time Off
• ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during the first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays + 6 days paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave 0.8% of salary - 100% employer-paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)
Taxes 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we dont just accept difference we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, program participants, and community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.