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Keuka Housing Council, Inc. 160 Main Street, Penn Yan NY 14527

Job Title: FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELOR

Supervisor: Executive Director / Senior Housing Counselor

Classification: Full-time/Exempt

Job summary: If you are looking for a challenging but yet gratifying opportunity to make a real difference on the front lines of home preservation, consider a career in Foreclosure Prevention. We are seeking a highly qualified Housing Counselor to engage homeowners at risk of foreclosure throughout the four counties we serve: Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates. Our counselors regularly work with homeowners, lenders, municipalities as well as the courts to prevent foreclosure on a daily basis. If you are highly motivated and want to be challenged, please apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibility:

• Provide one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling to distressed homeowners
• Evaluate homeowners’ eligibility for loss mitigation options 
• Prepare mortgage relief applications with clients and follow-up with lenders to confirm completion.
• Negotiate workout agreements with lenders on behalf of clients.
• Work with the courts, attorneys, lenders and associations to assist homeowners in preventing foreclosure.
• Attend foreclosure hearings and meditations to support client needs.
• Follow-up with all clients to be assured that their needs are being met.
• Maintain accurate written and computer-based files.
• Provide information and referral for homeowners with non-foreclosure needs
• Prepare accurate reports for relevant funding sources
• Maintain and continuously develop a strong knowledge of foreclosure regulations/resources by attending relevant trainings/continuing education
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in line with agency policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge:

• Prior experience in foreclosure prevention, financial industries, or related field (Preferred)
• Understanding of/experience with housing policies at a local, county, state, and federal level including Fair Housing.
• HUD Housing Counselor Certification *(Preferred but must be able to obtain within 3 months of hire)
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written
• The knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate with experience $16-$21/hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer matching up to 3%
• Employer contribution group health insurance 
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Schedule: Monday to Friday