ASSET DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

　　Dunkirk, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10825+Bennett+Rd.+Dunkirk+NY+USA+14048)

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Description

　　Position Data:

　　Title:Asset Development Specialist

　　Grade: 7 Exempt: Non-exempt X

　　Immediate Supervisor:Housing and Community Development Deputy Director

　　Basic Function or Position Summary:

　　Responsible for financial literacy, homeownership, credit counseling, debt restructuring, foreclosure prevention and bankruptcy services. Position also includes supporting customers in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Rental/Homeownership Subsidy Program and other tenant based services.Hours per week: 35 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary $18.71-$19.71/hourly

　　Security Clearance:CAPTAIN Security Access level 4, V, R

　　Requirements

　　Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

　　• Provide the following services for customers

　　o Assist in development of a plan to attain customer’s housing and asset goals that is consistent with the customer’s other life goals and integrated with other services the customer receives

　　o Financial literacy

　　o Credit/debt counseling

　　o Homeownership pre-purchase counseling

　　o Post homeownership counseling

　　o Default/foreclosure prevention

　　o Bankruptcy counseling

　　o Housing Analysis

　　o Housing searches

　　• Track and report customer progress along asset continuum

　　• Track service data, input and maintain program tracking database. Reporting and data analysis as needed

　　• Comprehensive knowledge of divisional service options

　　• Ability to articulate individual accountability and responsibility in a positive way - thus facilitating customer buy-in

　　• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

　　• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance

　　• Promotes agency mission

　　• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

　　• Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism

　　• Other duties as designated by supervisor

　　Key Working Relationships:

　　Internal:Housing and Community Development Deputy Director, Division Management and staff

　　External:Customers, Lenders, Creditors

　　Supervisory Scope: N/A

　　Organizational Responsibilities:

　　Participates in all management systems, may function on agency supportive committees, attends agency functions and all other assignments as needed

　　Knowledge, Skills Required:

　　• Associates degree and minimum one year experience in human, housing or financial services required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

　　• Strong communication skills/verbal and written

　　• Strong Computer Skills

　　• Good interpersonal skills: consistent even attitude towards all customers

　　• Strong customer engagement and communication skills

　　• Bilingual preferred

　　• Good organizational skills, timely reporting

　　• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem solving ability

　　• Good written skills

　　Special Requirements:

　　• Current valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

　　• Flexibility in work schedule

　　• Ability to pass NYS criminal background clearance upon hire and every 5 years thereafter

　　• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times

　　• Works compassionately with a diverse population

　　• Experience navigating community programs