Homeowner Services Specialist

Job Title: Homeowner Services Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Job location: Main Office

Hours per week: 35 hours per week

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Homeowner Services Specialist will process applications for our Homeownership program and A Brush With Kindness program, in accordance with all Federal and State regulations and HFHEB policies. The Homeowner Services Specialist will work with applicants from the beginning of the application process through placing an approved applicant in a home and will provide continued support as needed throughout the duration of homeownership.

The Homeowner Services Specialist will further coordinate the homeowner and financial education curriculum, planning and implementing classes and recruiting qualified workshop leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS - Other duties may be assigned

Application Processing & Homeowner Support:

• Process all homeowner and A Brush With Kindness applications according to Federal & State regulations, and HFHEB policy.
• Perform all credit and background checks of applicants.
• Lead applicant recruitment process for homeowner and A Brush With Kindness programs.
• Interact with applicants during the application process to request additional information, clarification, and provide program status to applicants.
• Organize homeowner and applicant files.
• Provide staff support & applicant approval referrals to the Family Selection & Support Committee.
• Schedule all homeowner events including home dedications, groundbreakings, and wall-raisings.
• Provide support to current homeowner partner families, including bi-weekly and quarterly updates with all advocates and families.
• Process all final loan approvals, schedule closings, and coordinate the sale of the loan for servicing.
• Maintain a list of support services for low-income families.
• Serve as a liaison to the Family Selection & Support committee.

Financial & Homebuyer Education

• Schedule and coordinate the annual Financial Foundations course in partnership with the Wyoming Housing Network.
• Create a diverse & robust homebuyer & financial education curriculum.
• Establish partnerships with organizations that will enhance the homebuyer and financial education curriculum.
• Recruit community partners to facilitate workshops.
• Work with the Resource Development Coordinator to promote classes and events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Commitment to the Habitat for Humanity concept as a Christian housing ministry, core values, principles, and covenant, as well as willingness to work on a collaborative team.
• Positive attitude and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to treat a diverse group of individuals with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, sound judgement and maintain confidentiality with HFHEB information.
• Must be organized, timely, and efficient.
• Working knowledge of office machines, internet and email usage.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Background in real estate or mortgage lending preferred.
• Current NMLS, Qualified Loan Originator certification or ability to become a Qualified Loan Originator within three months of hire.
• Must pass Criminal Background/Sexual Offender Check and Credit Check.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Pro applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.

Full Time position 35 hours per week. Flexible hours with some evening and weekend work required.

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.40 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:The main office is open by appointment only. Habitat has developed a Covid Preparedness Policy which addresses the precautions we are taking at all worksites.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License:

• NMLS (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• sheridanhabitat.org

Work Remotely:

• No