CATEGORY: Regular – Fulltime
SALARY RANGE: $3,145.80 -$4,763.59/MO
JOB SUMMARY: The Financial Coach works to improve the financial stability of the Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (“DHA”)’s residents by providing high-quality, financial literacy education, coaching, and counseling. The Financial Coach provides budgeting, credit, and general money management knowledge to individuals and families through confidential one-on-one sessions and group classes. Housing counseling services will also be provided, when necessary. Services are provided on-site at DHA residential properties. Responsible for decisions supporting positive program outcomes.
See the full job description on the HUB for additional requirements.
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an in-house application form by faxing your application and/or resume to (720) 932-3005 or by emailing your application and/or resume to hr@denverhousing.org.
Applications filed previously will not apply to this posting; a new one must be submitted. The application must be received by the HR Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications of the job description. If you do not receive confirmation of application receipt within 24 hours, please contact HR at 720-932-3057.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* This position requires that the candidate take and pass an examination process. This process may consist of one or many different types of tests.
* Please contact the HR Department, 720-932-3057, Colorado Relay TDD: 800-659-2656, to request reasonable accommodation in the job application process and/or to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying.
DHA is an equal opportunity employer.
Recruitment will remain open until filled.
- Sick leave is accrued at 6 hours per month.
- Vacation leave for new employees is accrued at 8 hours per month.
- 11 paid holidays per year with an optional paid day off.
- Health insurance and 125 Plan.
- Group life insurance, pension plan (equal to 10% of the annual salary), short term and long-term disability insurance
- are paid by DHA.
- Dental plan, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, 457 pension plan and the Roth IRA are
- employee paid options.
- Performance based merit increases, and cost of living adjustments are given depending upon current policy.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field.
- Three (3) years human services experience.
- One (1) year experience working with low income and culturally diverse populations.
- One (1) year case management experience required.
- Bilingual, speaking and writing English as well as Spanish, preferred. Other languages also a plus.
- Experience working in areas with high concentrations of poverty and financial distress.
- A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirement.
- Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) Certification or equivalent preferred.
- Any certification required to qualify for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Housing Counseling Counselors, including but not limited to HUD-certified housing counselor and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (“HECM”) counseling certification.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of procedures and eligibility for federal and applicable state entitlement programs; legal liability issues relating to providing Service Coordination.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of supportive services and other resources available in the local area to adults, senior citizens and/or non-elderly people with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for low-income families, the elderly and/or people with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide communications in a manner that is effective for persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest level of discretion related to sensitive information.
- A valid Colorado driver license.
- Maintains a driving record in accordance with the personnel policy.
- Ownership or access to an automobile for full-time use.
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Lao
Russian
Somali
Spanish
Vietnamese