HUD Counselor provide housing advice and assisting clients in navigating the home buying process
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Housing Development Corporation Of Northeast
Wilkes-Barre, PA
11.2021 - Current
Provided housing counseling services to individuals and families seeking assistance with pre-purchase, credit issues, budgeting, and other related topics.
Maintained accurate records of client interactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Analyzed borrower's income and expenses to determine appropriate debt management strategies.
Developed outreach materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, webpages to promote homebuyer education classes.
Evaluated client eligibility for programs such as grants and down payment assistance programs.
Conducted workshops for community members on the basics of homeownership including budgeting, maintenance costs, insurance needs, and mortgage terms.
Claims Representative
PA Labor and Unemployment Dpt
Taylor, PA
07.2021 - 10.2021
Assessed client information and prepared unemployment claims forms.
Resolved discrepancies between claimant's reported income and employer's reported wages.
Calculated weekly benefit amounts according to established guidelines.
Investigated eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits.
Caseworker
Catholic Social Services Of The Diocese Of Scranton
Scranton, PA
05.2016 - 06.2021
Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
Conducted outreach activities in the community in order to identify potential new referrals for program services.
Conducted home visits with families to assess safety, well-being and progress.
Maintained client records, including case notes and documentation of services provided.
Developed crisis management plans for high-risk cases.
Payee services
Conducted interviews with applicants, explaining benefits process, and which programs were available.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Legal Assistant
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
05-2016
High School Diploma -
Junior High School
Lima, Peru
12-1994
Skills
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Case Management
Cultural Competency
Financial Counseling
Homeownership Counseling
Pre Purchase Homeownership Education
Certification
HUD Certification
NCHEC Certification In Homeowner Counseling
Foreclosure Intervention Specialist Certification
Timeline
HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Housing Development Corporation Of Northeast
11.2021 - Current
Claims Representative
PA Labor and Unemployment Dpt
07.2021 - 10.2021
Caseworker
Catholic Social Services Of The Diocese Of Scranton
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