Location: Tacoma,WA, USA
Join Us in Building Pathways to Homeownership!
At Habitat for Humanity, we believe that a stable, affordable home is the cornerstone of a brighter future. That's why we're looking for a passionate Pathways to Homeownership Specialist to join our team and help drive our mission to create more equitable access to homeownership for all. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact and work with diverse communities, this is the opportunity for you!
Position Overview:
As the Pathways to Homeownership Specialist, you'll collaborate closely with the Pathways to Homeownership Manager to expand Habitat for Humanity's efforts to close the homeownership gap and increase opportunities for underserved communities. You'll play a pivotal role in this transformative work, leading outreach initiatives, hosting educational workshops, and providing one-on-one housing counseling services. You'll split your time between our Habitat office and our partner, the Tacoma Urban League, where you'll have the chance to engage directly with the community.
What You'll Do:
* Community Outreach & Workshops: Promote and market homebuyer education workshops to the community, with a special focus on BIPOC families. Lead group intakes, facilitate credit and budget workshops, and guide potential homeowners on their journey.
* Personalized Housing Counseling: Provide comprehensive, one-on-one counseling to guide individuals through the homebuying process, from understanding key players to reviewing mortgage documents, purchase contracts, and closing steps.
* Foreclosure Prevention: Help homeowners navigate financial challenges by analyzing their situation and identifying options like loan modifications or repayment plans to avoid foreclosure.
* Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with the homeowner services team to track progress, document interactions, and maintain client confidentiality using our CMS system.
* Certifications & Growth: HUD Certification is highly valued, but if you're not certified yet, we'll support you in becoming certified within your first 60 days. Ongoing training and professional development are a key part of your growth here!
What You Bring:
* A deep commitment to helping communities achieve homeownership and financial independence.
* Knowledge of the mortgage process, with the ability to break down complex financial information into clear, actionable steps.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a patient, empathetic, and solution-oriented manner.
* An analytical mindset to assess financial conditions and make recommendations for overcoming credit challenges, purchasing a home, or retaining it in times of hardship.
* Confidence in speaking before groups and teaching workshops that inspire and empower participants.
* A proactive, organized approach to managing time and juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
* 2+ years of experience in outreach, homeownership counseling, or mortgage lending preferred.
* A working knowledge of mortgage servicing, credit building, and financial counseling.
* Willingness and ability to earn your HUD Housing Counseling certificate within the first 60 days of employment (we've got your back on this!).
* A valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Why You'll Love Working Here: This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. As a Pathways to Homeownership Specialist, you'll directly impact lives, build stronger communities, and foster long-term economic stability for families. Plus, you'll have the chance to grow your own skills and expertise in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Typical working conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting with individual cubicle workstations.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods while operating a computer, participating in meetings and communicating on a telephone or in person. Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs. Some nights and weekend events required.
Benefits package includes:
* vacation/sick leave
* 12 paid holidays
* medical/dental/vision insurance
* short/long term disability, life insurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* 403(b) retirement plan plus up to 5% matching after one year
* store discount
Department: Homeowner Services
Reports to: Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time, hourly, exempt
Compensation: $25 per hour
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. A background check will be conducted before hire.