Financial Wellness Affordable Housing AdvisorSpanish Required

Job Description

Job Description

• Key Responsibilities
• 1. Financial Counseling & Coaching
• Provide individualized, confidential financial counseling sessions focused on budgeting, savings, credit building, debt reduction, and financial goal-setting.
• Assess each client’s financial health and develop customized action plans tailored to their needs and goals.
• Offer guidance and referrals for public assistance programs, banking products, or housing-related financial support when applicable.
• Support clients in navigating financial crises (e.g., rent arrears, medical debt, wage garnishments).

2. Affordable Housing Navigation

3. Education & Outreach

o Budgeting and savings

o Understanding credit

o Navigating NYC affordable housing

o Renters’ rights and responsibilities

o Planning for homeownership

4. Documentation & Program Reporting

Qualifications

Schedule & Work Conditions

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Paid Time Off (PTO), and additional fringe benefits.​

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume to nhsofqueens@gmail.com . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Immediate hire. ​ NHS of Queens strongly encourages Section 3 residents and individuals requiring reasonable accommodations to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.​

Company Description

Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. (NHSQ) is a HUD-certified non-profit

counseling agency with over 28 years of experience in providing housing and advisory

services to the residents of Queens. Our mission is to preserve and revitalize underserved

neighborhoods in Queens by empowering individuals and stabilizing communities. We work

collaboratively with government agencies and businesses, guided by the needs of local

residents. Our target areas include Community Boards 1 through 4, encompassing

neighborhoods such as Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Corona, Elmhurst,

East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.

In 2022, NHSQ made a significant impact by reaching over 8,500 individuals, counseling

more than 2,000 clients, and securing approximately $8.6 million in affordable financing for

first-time homebuyers. Our comprehensive programs include First-Time Homebuyer

education, Homeowner Services, Emergency Home Repairs, Workforce Development,

Affordable Housing & Tenant Services, Financial Capability, and Energy Efficiency &

Resiliency.

Company Description

Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, Inc. (NHSQ) is a HUD-certified non-profit\r\ncounseling agency with over 28 years of experience in providing housing and advisory\r\nservices to the residents of Queens. Our mission is to preserve and revitalize underserved\r\nneighborhoods in Queens by empowering individuals and stabilizing communities. We work\r\ncollaboratively with government agencies and businesses, guided by the needs of local\r\nresidents. Our target areas include Community Boards 1 through 4, encompassing\r\nneighborhoods such as Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Corona, Elmhurst,\r\nEast Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.\r\nIn 2022, NHSQ made a significant impact by reaching over 8,500 individuals, counseling\r\nmore than 2,000 clients, and securing approximately $8.6 million in affordable financing for\r\nfirst-time homebuyers. Our comprehensive programs include First-Time Homebuyer\r\neducation, Homeowner Services, Emergency Home Repairs, Workforce Development,\r\nAffordable Housing & Tenant Services, Financial Capability, and Energy Efficiency &\r\nResiliency.