Housing and Financial Wellness Counselor — Cedar Rapids, IA

Job overview

The Housing and Financial Wellness Counselor role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, and pays $19 per hour, with a $1-per-hour increase upon obtaining HUD certification. Horizons helps individuals and families build financial stability, prepare for homeownership, and navigate housing challenges. The counselor provides individualized guidance on housing stability and personal finances, develops budgets and action plans, and connects clients with community resources. The role also supports education and outreach so clients can make informed decisions and work toward lasting housing and financial stability.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one counseling on homebuying, housing stability, foreclosure prevention, budgeting, and credit
• help clients improve credit, reduce debt, and prepare for homeownership
• develop budgets and action plans
• connect clients to community resources
• maintain records
• facilitate homebuyer education and financial workshops
• participate in community outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

housing and financial wellness counselor

cedar rapids ia

horizons

housing counseling

financial education

homebuyer education

credit counseling

budgeting

hud certification

$19/hr

training provided

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training and support toward HUD certification.

Why this role

No previous housing counseling experience is required; training and support are provided. HUD certification is expected within four months of hire if not already certified. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed.

About the employer

Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.