Job Information
Capital Area Community Services, Inc. Head Start Financial Capabilities Counselor - Property Tax Foreclosure Prevention in Lansing, Michigan
Financial Capabilities Counselor
Property Tax Foreclosure Prevention
*Full Time: *40 Hours/Week
*Entry Level: *$19.58/Hour
*Full benefit package: *After 60 days of employment
Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm unless modified by manager
General Summary
Under the supervision of the Financial Literacy program's Certified Financial Counselor, provides family support services to individuals accessing services through the Service Center(s) to promote individual and family independence. This position focuses on (but may not be limited to) providing financial counseling and advocacy/referral services to eligible persons facing Property Tax Foreclosure in the assigned Service Center(s). Requires the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with County Treasurer officials and staff.
Job Functions
Specifically assigned to assist local households facing Property Tax Foreclosure.
Determines eligibility and assists participants with the complexities related to Property Tax Foreclosure and assists them with applying for needed services. This may include assisting with enrollment in and follow-up with any available local, state, or federal property tax foreclosure prevention program, where applicable.
Works with participants and the County Treasurer's Office(s) to create a reasonable household budget and an acceptable repayment plan.
Provides individualized one-on-one financial counseling sessions (including both initial and follow-up sessions) to assist participants in achieving their established goals.
Assists individuals in the selection of educational enrichment activities to comply with program requirements, if/where applicable.
Conducts credit repair and money management workshops utilizing Agency approved training materials.
Provides family support services to individuals seeking services through the assigned Service Center(s). Services include needs assessment, direct and referral services, advocacy and follow-up to assist individuals in meeting basic needs.
Provides participants with community resource information and assists with accessing services for which they are eligible. Links participants with service providers, employers, and other resources designed to meet individual needs and improve quality of life.
Informs participants about the Weatherization program and completes the intake/screening assessment for those services.
Maintains up-to-date participant files, including assessment, direct and referral services, follow-up and other participant activities.
Ensures that required participant data in the DBA FACS PRO system is accurate and completed in a timely manner for all participants and maintains an accurate account of all services.
Ensures confidentiality of all participant information and records at all times.
Works cooperatively as part of the Service Center Delivery team to address the needs of the low income population and to meet Project objectives.
Serves as a role model to guide others along the self-sufficiency continuum.
Assists with special projects upon request.
Recommended Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of relevant experience with some background in finance, financial education, counseling/coaching, or social service delivery is required.
Particular expertise in one of the following: financial services, banking, social work, financial planning, coaching/mentoring, teaching, collections, or a law degree.
Experience: Previous financial and/or foreclosure housing counseling required.
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