Counselor, , Non-Profit & Social Impact

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

Job Title
Department Housing Counselor
Homebuyer Services

Reports To Program Director

Employment Type

Employee

FLSA Status Full Time - Exempt

Date January 13, 2026

The Housing Counselor works one-on-one with clients to coach and motivate them to achieve their goals for housing stability and financial opportunity with money management, credit, and home ownership counseling. This position also conducts and contributes to the financial academy and the newly formed post-purchase education.

• Must be a HUD certified as a housing counselor
• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints.
• Be able to work within a team structure.
• Knowledge of housing and economic self-sufficiency issues, as well as community resources
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing time and prioritizing workload.
• Ethical and compliant behavior with a strong commitment to data privacy and security.
• A customer-centric mindset and dedication to providing a positive and seamless client experience.

Preceding job responsibilities or title, all employees of the Habitat Seminole-Apopka affiliate have a vital role in stewardship of all volunteers. Everyone has a role in creating a positive workplace, while creating a fun and meaningful experience for volunteers. We honor the time, talent, and treasure of each contributor. Every volunteer is an extension of our workforce team, and together we build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

All duties are performed with excellence with particular attention to customer service both internal and external. Internally customer service includes co-workers, home buyers, Board of Directors, and volunteers. Externally customer service includes phone inquiries, shoppers, and donors. Each individual we have a connection to is a potential donor or volunteer and can be presented with engagement opportunities such as store donations, monetary gifts, and volunteer time.

Habitat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Reference checks, criminal background checks, and drug testing will be conducted prior to the start of employment.

Qualified individuals can send resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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