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Foreclosure Outreach/Community Organizer

Posted by: Latin United Community Housing Association
Posted date: Jun-25-14
Location: Chicago

Description

Post Details
Job Title	Foreclosure Outreach/Community Organizer
Posted By	Latin United Community Housing Association
City	Chicago
State	IL
Deadline
Job Categories
Location	Location -> Illinois ->Chicago / Cook County
Type of Work	Type of Work ->Service Delivery / Social Work / Counseling
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time

Since 1982, LUCHA (Latin United Community Housing Association) has served thousands of moderate and low-income families with Affordable Housing Development, Emergency Housing Repair and Assistance, Home Buyer Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention and Legal Assistance. LUCHA owns and operates 153 units of affordable housing in the West Town, Humboldt Park and Logan Square Communities, and counsels families around Chicago and in the Midwest region. LUCHA also partners with residents, community organizers, financial institutions and government agencies to maintain its $18 million in real estate assets and to advocate for greater affordable housing options in the region. LUCHA is currently seeking a Foreclosure Outreach/Community Organizer.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reach out to homeowners who have received foreclosure summons by conducting door knocking and home visits, supplemented by phone calls and mailings;
2. Explain and assist home owners in making appointments for mediation counseling;
3. Attend trainings
4. Identify and network with leaders and other key stakeholders of targeted communities to help inform at-risk homeowners of the Cook County Foreclosure Mediation Program;
5. Prepare progress reports for directors and funders as specified;
6. Organize community residents and local stakeholders to advocate for affordable housing for low-income residents and other related issues;
7. Organize and facilitate community planning meetings, leadership development trainings, and presentations to empower local residents and leaders.’
8. Work with Building Development staff and Organizing team to develop work plans, research needs, and effective planning agendas that meet LUCHA’s housing development goals;
9. Develop formatted and community friendly written materials for community distribution;
10. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, power point and data-base software, fluency in English and Spanish both written and oral, excellent listening, presentation, and facilitation skills needed. Candidate must be able to perform basic research and should have strong interpersonal skills.
HOURS: Must have a flexible schedule. Generally 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays and some evenings and weekends.
SALARY RANGE: $30,000-$35,000 per year.

Mandatory Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual English/Spanish required. Applicants must be self-starters, self-motivated and effective team players. Applicants should be able to participate in a team-centered process for the development of goals, strategy, tactics and evaluation implementation. Must respect and embrace diversity, and see community residents as the main advocates for the community. Should have 1-2 years organizing experience and be willing to work flexible hours. Must have access to a car and a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

OTHER CRITERIA: As a community-controlled organization, LUCHA strongly believes in affirmative action and equal opportunity employment. Therefore, residents of West Town, Humboldt Park and Logan Square, people of color, women, bilingual candidates (English and Spanish), and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

This job is open for online applications.
Apply Online via the "Apply Online" button Or
EMAIL COVER PAGE AND RESUME TO:
Juliana Gonzalez-Crussi, Director of Housing Counseling and Advocacy
jgcrussi@lucha.org

Interested parties are encouraged to submit their resume as soon as possible.

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