Wealth Building Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Grade 6

Location: Roseburg Oregon, Southern Oregon

Department: Wealth Building

Reports To: Director of Home ownership and Financial Access

Neighbor Works Umpqua (NWU) is a rural nonprofit organization serving Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine counties. Our mission is to empower our neighbors in need to pursue opportunities in housing, finance, and community. We envision a future where everyone in Southwest Oregon has the tools to overcome barriers and achieve their dreams.

The Wealth Building Specialist provides one-on-one coaching, housing and financial counseling, group education, and outreach to empower individuals and families to build assets and achieve financial and housing stability. This role may specialize in areas like housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, financial capability, or education delivery—with flexibility to support all team functions. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving lives and reducing barriers to financial security for underserved and rural communities.

• Provide high-quality, client-centered counseling in housing, rental, or financial capability
• Develop budgets and action plans tailored to client goals
• Lead educational workshops and financial literacy classes

• Track client progress and document services in compliance with grant and HUD requirements
• Assist with design and delivery of group education (virtual and in-person)
• Support community outreach, event participation, and partner engagement

• Housing Counseling:
  Pre-purchase, post-purchase, HECM/reverse mortgage, and rental counseling
• Foreclosure Prevention:
  Negotiate with lenders, submit financial packages, and help clients retain housing
• Financial Capabilities:
  Manage Dream$avers IDA program coordination and financial coaching
• Education:
  
  Design and facilitate classes covering home ownership, budgeting, credit, and more

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED; 1+ year of office or client services experience
• Preferred: 2+ years in case management, housing, banking, or financial coaching. Experience providing direct outreach to communities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine counties.
• Experience providing direct outreach to communities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Josephine counties including rural and low-income populations
• Comfort with data tracking and digital platforms; proficiency in MS Office
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

• Neighbor Works Center for Home ownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) within 12 months
• HUD Housing Counselor Certification as required
• Ongoing continuing education and adherence to professional ethics standards

• Travel required across SW Oregon for outreach, training, and service delivery
• Occasional evening/weekend workshops or events
• Hybrid/office setting with regular computer use and public interaction
• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and insurable driving record

• Join a team committed to expanding access to housing and financial opportunity
• Help build resilient rural communities through financial empowerment
• Access meaningful professional development and national training opportunities
• Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and community-rooted experience

• Pay Grade 6 (Starting rate based on experience and internal)
• Vacation, sick, and all Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match