Home Preservation Advisor
Posted by: The Resurrection ProjectPosted date: May-22-13
Location: Chicago
Description
| Post Details | |
| Job Title | Home Preservation Advisor |
| Posted By | The Resurrection Project |
| Job Function | Advisor |
| Salary Range | Not Applicable |
| Start Date | July 2013 |
| Hourly Wage Range | Not Applicable |
| City | Chicago |
| State | IL |
| Deadline | |
| Agency Email | trpjobs resurrectionproject.org. |
| Job Categories | |
| Location | Location -> Illinois ->Chicago / Cook County |
| Type of Work | Type of Work ->Finance / Accounting |
| Job Type | Job Type -> Full-time |
coalition of Pilsen churches in 1990, The Resurrection Project's mission is to build relationships
and challenge people to act on their faith and values to create healthy communities through
organizing, education and community development. The organization primarily serves low and
moderate-income families in Chicagoland, targeting the southwest communities of Pilsen, Little
Village, Back of the Yards, and Melrose Park.
The Home Preservation Advisor is responsible for the implementation of foreclosure and default
counseling across TRP’s target communities. Services provided include foreclosure/default
counseling, post-purchase counseling, and educational workshops. Other duties include building
relationships with industry entities and key individuals, and working collectively with TRP’s
team to accomplish annual goals. The Home Preservation Advisor is a member of the Financial
Services Division and works with other staff to further TRP's mission through the promotion of
financial literacy, sustainable homeownership, and wealth building.
Mandatory Job Qualifications
*Provide one-on-one counseling and analysis for clients facing foreclosure and provideinformation regarding available workout options.
*Develop a superior knowledge of and utilize available resources, options, tools, and guidelines
to assist borrowers.
*Develop individualized Financial Action Plans with participants.
*Analyze complex situations and provide viable solutions.
*Recruit community participants by supporting outreach activities, including attending events
and organizing workshops sponsored by TRP, among other activities.
*Assure accuracy of data input into client tracking database.
*Coordinate with other staff to schedule appointments and counsel participants seeking
additional services.
*Work closely the Financial Services Team to enhance and expand services.
*Cultivate, manage, and expand relationships with participants, leaders, TRP member
institutions, and partners to promote and further TRP's Financial Services goals and
organizational mission.
*Maintain required job skills and core professional competencies.
*Attend and participate in required educational programs and staff meetings.
*Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalentcombination of education and experience in housing counseling, community development,
finance, real estate, social work or related field.
*Certification from HUD/NeighborWorks/NCLR preferred in Foreclosure Intervention and
Default Counseling within one year of hire.
*Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
*Ability to deal calmly with clients who are distressed and highly emotional.
*Strong aptitude in lending or origination and familiarity with mortgage documents.
*Advisor must be skilled in money management solutions:
• Analyzing financial data and creating budgets.
• Negotiate solutions with mortgage lenders, loan servicers and real estate agents.
• Experience in pulling, reading and analyzing credit reports.
• Create a written action plan for each client, assign financial goals necessary for
client to prevent foreclosure and provide follow-up with client.
• Prepare financial package and submit to lender/loan servicer in a timely manner.
• Follow up with lenders on a consistent basis to obtain updates.
*Ability to meet strenuous goals.
*Knowledge of the Illinois foreclosure process a plus
*Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with people of diverse social,
faith, economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
*Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, and organization skills.
*Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Internet required.
*Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
*Attention to details.
Special Working Conditions and Demands
*Willingness to work flexible hours as needed; evenings and weekends required.
*Access to a car, valid drivers license, and ability to travel within the metropolitan area and
sometimes out of state.
How to Apply
This job is open for online applications.. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and skill set to trpjobs@resurrectionproject.org. Please no phone calls.