Full-Time Homeownership Empowerment Manager
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Manage a new Diversity in Homeownership program that will increase opportunities for racially and ethnically diverse households to build wealth through homeownership through a combination of education, counseling, and funding. Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, local lenders, and realtors to align community needs with appropriate services and outcomes. Provide individualized support, resources, and financial empowerment to
those exploring homeownership and administer down payment assistance when applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties maybe assigned.
Supports and upholds Couleecap’s mission to fight poverty and promote self-sufficiency for individuals by helping to identify needs, mobilize resources, and provide quality services.
Develop and administer a new Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Homeownership program rooted in financial empowerment and designed to increase opportunities for racially and ethnically diverse households to build wealth through homeownership by offering resources, skills, and support to households that have faced persistent barriers to homebuying and the generational wealth that can result from successful homeownership.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, resource agencies, realtors, and lenders. Share and adapt Couleecap’s program offering to identify and address the needs of our community. Continually reassess the program
operations to reduce barriers and assess performance.
Seek opportunities to expand and further develop the Diversity in Homeownership Initiative, including funding for a revolving loan fund. Assist with grant applications, schedule meetings with funders or others as needed. Educate stakeholders
and policymakers on the needs and outcomes.
Provide group education sessions as well as individual support, budgeting, and credit counseling to help potential homeowners become financially sound and obtain a mortgage loan.
Administer down payment and other assistance.
Maintain client files and complete all necessary reports, purchase orders, and other documentation required for compliance.
Maintain regular communication with participants to ensure they are on track to meeting their goals, workingwith them to problem solve any issues and/or offering support by attend related appointments with them.
Create action plans, provide referrals, and follow up until their housing goals are accomplished.
Attends and organizes community events on behalf of Couleecap and the Diversity in Homeownership Program.
Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from all cultures or belief systems.
How to Apply
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