Financial Empowerment Counselor

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County seeks a Financial Empowerment Counselor to guide partner families toward stable, affordable homeownership. In this mission-driven role, you will provide one-on-one counseling and group education on budgeting, credit building, debt reduction, and homebuyer readiness. You'll assess financial situations, create tailored action plans, track progress, and maintain detailed case records. Working closely with staff, volunteers, and community partners, you will support inclusive, compassionate services that help families build long-term strength, stability, and self-reliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to Habitat partner families and applicants
• Assess clients' financial situations, including income, debt, credit, and savings
• Develop individualized action plans for budgeting, debt reduction, and credit improvement
• Deliver workshops on homebuyer readiness, money management, and financial literacy
• Track client progress, maintain accurate case notes, and report outcomes
• Collaborate with housing, family services, and community partners to coordinate support
• Use financial counseling tools and software to analyze and present options
• Support outreach events and orientations for potential Habitat homeowners
• Ensure services reflect Habitat's mission, equity, and inclusion values
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and compliance standards

Required Skills

• Financial counseling
• Budgeting and cash-flow analysis
• Credit report review and repair strategies
• Debt management planning
• Financial literacy education
• Client needs assessment and case management
• Data tracking and reporting
• Workshop facilitation
• Nonprofit or housing program knowledge
• Use of financial counseling software/tools