Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated
CEDA Mission Statement:
To work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Community Action Promise:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
CEDA will only accept resumes and applications for open advertised or listed positions within the time frame indicated for each position. Unsolicited resumes and resumes received after the closing date for a position will not be considered or retained. Applicants must clearly and specifically identify the position for which they are applying. We appreciate your interest in CEDA.
It is the policy of the Community and Economic Development Association, Inc. to implement affirmatively, equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, or physical handicap, and positive action shall be taken to ensure the fulfillment of this policy. Also included in this policy are veterans of the United States military.
Job Title: |
Housing Counselor |
PA#: |
1022 |
| Number of Positions | 7 |
Location: |
Cicero, Chicago Heights, Evanston, Harvey, Mt. Prospect, Robbins and Summit, IL |
Department: |
CSBG – ARRA/STIMULUS Funding |
Description:
CEDA is the recipient of funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (also known as STIMULUS funding) and is need of qualified Housing Counselors to implement and promote CEDA Housing programs suitable to the specific needs of the client group served within the delineated local Community Development Area (CDA) service center. These are TEMPORARY positions scheduled to reach completion on or about September 30, 2010.
Duties:
Include, but are not limited to: responding to inquiries about housing received at the local CDA service center; providing direct counseling in the following areas: Pre-purchase; Pre-rental; Mortgage Default; Rental Delinquency; Post-occupancy; Post-rehabilitation/Home Improvement; Energy Conservation; Consumer Education; Relocation/Displacement; providing information and referrals for assistance available through CEDA, other non-profit organizations and governmental agencies; following-up/maintaining all Housing counseling client files; submitting monthly program reports to the Program Information Unit, the CSBG Director and the local CDA Director; tracking funds spent for assigned Community Develop Area and maintaining accurate checkbook ledger; developing/maintaining information on resources in the service area of the local CDA; participating in local housing information workshops, including Home Maintenance seminars; assisting in providing technical assistance and training as needed; and keeping abreast of professional developments in the field through reading and attendance at conferences, seminars, workshops and other trainings.
Qualifications:
Associates degree, BA pref’d. Exp. in counseling or housing-related backgr’d. Knowledge of Housing resources throughout suburban Cook County pref’. Must have strong comm. skills (written/verbal). Bilingual candidates (Eng/Span) encouraged to apply.
Travel: Throughout target area. Automobile with valid driver’s license required. Knowledge of specific service area.
Closing Date: March 19, 2010
Interested Applicants should forward resumes to:
Human Resources Department
HR@cedaorg.net
CEDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Please indicate the location of interest when applying.