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HFHM cultivates an environment that reflects the values and needs of our community by seeking to serve, welcome and empower people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and ability.

Housing and Financial Education Counselor – FSS & HC&E

Full-Time

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DETAILS

Position Title: Housing and Financial Counselor – FSS and HC&E

Reports To: Housing Resources Manager

Annual Salary/Hourly Pay: Exempt position, pay range is $44,000 to $51,000

Time Commitment: Full time, hours vary depending on class schedule and projects

Office Location: Lansing office / Remote

Anticipated Travel: Up to 5% for professional development training

Organization Description:

Habitat for Humanity of Michigan is the affiliate support organization for Michigan’s 44 Habitat for Humanity affiliates which serve most of the state of Michigan. HFHM’s mission is to increase the capacity of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Michigan to build or renovate homes in partnership with people in need. We believe in integrity, accountability, and transparency. We value our team members and hold them to high standards.

Position Description:

The Housing and Financial Counselor for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) helps participants, statewide, achieve their financial and education goals by providing direct services in education, counseling, and coaching. The position also provides strategy development, affiliate pipeline management, and community outreach.

General Responsibilities:

· Provide services and deliver effective Habitat Michigan educational programs in financial capability, housing counseling and coaching services, statewide, that focus on strengthening the financial health of individuals, families, and households.

· Contribute to the effective delivery of post purchase non delinquent services and foreclosure prevention counseling and education.

· Conduct workshops that are relevant to the participants and the community in which they live, including topics such as: budgeting, savings, investing, banking, credit building, consumer protection, foreclosure avoidance and home ownership education.

· Improve the knowledge and skills of consumers in applying financial coaching techniques and processes in their everyday lives. Engage participants in how to resolve current financial situations, while providing a focus on their financial health, home buying and home retention goals.

· Understand and commit to fair housing efforts including equal access, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusivity.

· Maintain a level of expertise that complements Habitat for Humanity mission, vision and values pertaining to financial capability, stable housing, and home ownership.

· Represent Habitat Michigan during engagement activities with Habitat for Humanity Affiliates and other community development organizations, and stay informed on matters that relate to financial, home ownership, and partner family issues.

· Participate in management meetings as required, providing guidance, input, and suggestions.

· Maintain confidentiality and security of all information.

· Input, track, and update clients in our Salesforce CMS.

· Provide reports on a regular schedule regarding service provision, productivity, and conversion rates.

· Meet program goals and complete production activity reports.

· Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

· BS or BA in social science, social work, economics, sociology, business or related field; five years progressive housing counseling experience, or a combination of education and experience.

· Ability to become proficient quickly in new software.

· Knowledge and experience in adult education, training, coaching, counseling techniques and tools. Be comfortable with working with personal budgeting and credit management.

· Knowledge and/or experience in homebuyer counseling.

· Ability to empathize and communicate with persons facing economic, social, or educational barriers in a diverse community.

· Ability to engage and motivate clients to improve their financial situation.

· Ability to use sound judgment and initiative to analyze and resolve problems and negotiate stressful situations; and work independently with minimal supervision.

· Ability to adapt to variations on working schedule and willingness to work weekends and evenings to respond to programs and consumer needs.

· Possess strong organizational skills, effective listening skills, and strong interpersonal communication skills, both orally and in written form.

· Possess excellent professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, adaptability, and dependability.

· Willingness to learn area demographics in Michigan communities, the needs of low/moderate-income persons, and services available to meet those needs.

· Ability to transport and lift some equipment and class material.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

– Active HUD Housing Counseling Certification

– Financial Coaching Certification a plus

Habitat for Humanity of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 – $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48917

Residential Construction Foreman/House Leader

This position is posted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.

Full-Time

DETAILS

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Residential Construction Foreman/House Leader

If interested, please apply directly: jobs@h4h.org

Organizational Background

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV) is a dynamic, progressive nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich our whole community through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low-income in Washtenaw County. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began its work in Washtenaw County in 1989. Since then, we have built or renovated over 290 homes for sale to low-income buyers, completed over 8,000 home repairs for low-income households, provided financial counseling to over 1,800 households, and engaged with more than 10,900 community residents and partners in neighborhood revitalization activities.

We are seeking a Residential Construction Foreman/Habitat House Leader to join our team. This person will lead building efforts on assigned houses (renovations and new construction), the majority of which are located in Ypsilanti Township. We work to offer affordable and safe homes for qualified low-income buyers, emphasizing high efficiency energy standards. We encourage people living in or familiar with Ypsilanti Township to apply.

Position Description

Habitat House Leaders work with the Habitat construction team, sub-contractors, suppliers, volunteers, Habitat homebuyers, and local building officials to oversee residential builds and rehabs to completion for Habitat’s Home Ownership Program. The successful candidate will work with the Construction Project Manager and the Construction Superintendent to plan and execute daily tasks related to their assigned houses to meet the build schedule.

Responsibilities

This role will involve daily and weekly recurring activities as well as special projects throughout the year.

The day-to-day tasks will vary depending on the state of the project and availability of volunteers, but here is a sample of some of the role’s responsibilities.

Participate in weekly team planning meetings, identifying volunteer opportunities and provide progress updates and projections for each assigned house.
Self-perform construction tasks on each site.
Implement Habitat’s energy efficiency techniques throughout each project.
Supervise construction activity on sites, providing directions to subcontractors, Construction Assistants and volunteers.
Train colleagues and volunteers by demonstrating safe construction skills and techniques.
Coordinate supply of materials and tools needed for each project, including provided materials for subcontractors and volunteers.
Provide safe, positive, and productive experience for volunteers.
Ensure good safety practices at the job site.
Communicate build changes with other construction staff through calls, texts, and emails.
Provide innovative solutions to unique challenges at each site.
Attend various training courses and conferences, including Lead-Safe RRP, and safety training.

Personal Talents and Skills

To succeed in this role, you will have, or be willing to learn, the following talents and skills.

Commitment to serving households of low-income and advancing the critical call for affordable homeownership in Washtenaw County
Ability to navigate changing job duties, including organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks for completion within deadlines and anticipating needs or problems.
Ability to work within existing systems while looking for ways to increase efficiency.

Ability to effectively communicate using email and phone with HHHV staff.
Willingness to teach and learn.
Ability to work individually and with a team.
Experience with residential wood framing
Experience driving trucks and towing trailers.
Confidence in use of power tools
Ability to work from drawings, and to accurately layout and build plumb, level, and square walls.
Ability to professionally paint, caulk and complete finish work.

Demonstrate willingness to seek and provide feedback in constructive manner.
Curiosity regarding the work and willingness to take on new tasks.
Ability to work unsupervised and to reliably complete tasks on time.

Physical Abilities In accordance with the American Disabilities ACT (ADA):

This position requires physical ability to:

Sit, walk, and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Use all senses, including but not limited to sight and hearing.
Stand, stoop, bend, grasp and/or hold in order to complete job duties.
Work in non-temperature-controlled conditions and out-of-doors.
Safely lift at least 80 lbs. on a regular and frequent basis.

Position Term & Schedule

The House Leader position is full-time (40 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt position starting immediately. Starting pay is $28.00 – $30.00/hour, based on experience. This is a field position, primarily in Ypsilanti, MI where most of Habitat’s construction activities occur. The normal work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with some evenings and Sundays required. The House Leader will report to Stevenell Clark, Construction Superintendent.

After an introductory period (30-90 days depending on the benefit), eligible employees may participate in any (or all) benefits offered by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (subject to future modification) including:

Health Care Insurance: Habitat currently offers several plans to choose from, including HSA-eligible, PPO and HMO. Habitat contributes to the premium costs for Employee-only, Employee + Dependent and Employee + Family level coverage. Habitat recognizes Domestic Partners as eligible for insurance coverage. Habitat offers an HSA Account matching contribution for employees who elect coverage through an HSA-eligible (high deductible) plan.
Term Life Insurance: Habitat provides term life insurance in an amount equal to your annual salary.
Paid Time Off: Employees are entitled to up to four weeks of paid time off per year.
Paid Holidays: Habitat recognizes 9 holidays and one floating holiday.
401k Savings Plan: Habitat’s Safe Harbor Plan offers an employer matching contribution, currently 5%.
Additional Benefits: vision & dental insurance, short and long-term disability, additional life insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), AFLAC supplemental insurance, Pre-Paid Legal, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts & various Discount Cards are also available. Costs, when associated with these benefits, are the employee’s responsibility.
Equipment needed to perform the job will be provided by Habitat.

Background check

All employees are subject to a sex offender registry check and a driving record check. Employees who drive Habitat vehicles or who will regularly drive their own vehicles on Habitat business must be insurable by Habitat’s then-current insurer. Current insurance requirements: Employees must be at least 21 years of age, with no more than 2 speeding tickets in 2 years or 3 speeding tickets in 3 years. Employees must not have reckless driving or DUI in the previous 5-year period.

Application Process & Estimated Timeline

To apply, please email your resume to jobs@h4h.org. If there are other skills you’d like to explain, you may include a cover letter, but it is not required. No phone calls, please. Applications accepted until June 19th, 2026.

Step 1: Resume Reviews and Interview Scheduling

Step 2: Initial interview over the phone or video conference

Step 3: On-site skills interview

Step 4: Final Hiring Decision Made

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, weight, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Who We Are

Let’s build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. At Habitat Michigan, we think it’s possible, but we believe change needs to happen in our own neighborhood first. That’s why we provide programs, education, and resources to strengthen Michigan communities. We speak for 43 affiliates across the state that are bringing hope and shelter to Michigan families. HFHM cultivates an environment that reflects the values and needs of our community by seeking to serve, welcome and empower people of every race, ethnicity, nationality, economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, size, and ability.