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Housing Counselor jobs are open across nonprofit housing agencies, government programs, credit unions, and community development organizations, from entry-level to senior counselor and program director, with specializations in foreclosure prevention, first-time homebuyer education, and rental assistance counseling. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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NECAC is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency that helps empower people and change their lives by becoming self sufficient through our various programs. One of our most popular programs is our Housing Voucher program. In order to help these folks find a home to live in we need Housing Counselors, that's where you come in!
NECAC Housing Counselors provide assistance to private housing landlords and guidance counseling to low and moderate income families, elderly and handicapped clients in the multi-county area. You'll be helping applicants to complete the required paperwork and necessary steps to obtain a housing voucher that will help them to be able to afford housing. Housing Counselors are also responsible for developing and recruiting new landlords as well.
NECAC is an excellent place to work, with frequent raise opportunities, employee appreciation events, 4 day workweek, and excellent benefits. We are looking for applicants who have at least a year of customer service and computer experience. Attention to detail and good written/spoken communication skills are necessary. If this sounds like you, please apply now!!!
NECAC is a not-for-profit Community Action Agency that helps empower people and change their lives by becoming self sufficient through our various programs. One of our most popular programs is our Housing Voucher program. In order to help these folks find a home to live in we need Housing Counselors, that's where you come in!
NECAC Housing Counselors provide assistance to private housing landlords and guidance counseling to low and moderate income families, elderly and handicapped clients in the multi-county area. You'll be helping applicants to complete the required paperwork and necessary steps to obtain a housing voucher that will help them to be able to afford housing. Housing Counselors are also responsible for developing and recruiting new landlords as well.
NECAC is an excellent place to work, with frequent raise opportunities, employee appreciation events, 4 day workweek, and excellent benefits. We are looking for applicants who have at least a year of customer service and computer experience. Attention to detail and good written/spoken communication skills are necessary. If this sounds like you, please apply now!!!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in housing counselor jobs.
- HUD-approved housing counselor certification or eligibility to obtain it
- Experience delivering one-on-one financial counseling or case management services
- Knowledge of federal and state housing assistance programs and eligibility rules
- Proficiency with case management software and client intake documentation
- Bachelor's degree in social work, finance, human services, or a related field
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills for client-facing roles
Tips for Your Housing Counselor Job Search
Highlight HUD certification on your resume
Many housing counselor postings require or strongly prefer HUD-approved counselor certification. List yours prominently near the top of your resume, include the issuing agency name, and note whether it covers homeownership, foreclosure, or rental counseling specifically.
Tailor your resume to each funding source
Agencies funded by HUD, CDBG grants, or state housing finance authorities often screen for experience with their specific programs. Match your resume language to the funding context in each posting, whether that's HOME funds, LIHEAP, or local down-payment assistance programs.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists housing counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly to each listing without jumping between multiple sites.
Demonstrate case management depth in interviews
Interviewers for housing counselor roles commonly ask how you handle clients in financial crisis. Prepare two or three specific examples that show your intake process, action planning, and follow-up, including how you documented outcomes in a case management system.
Translate bilingual skills into a searchable resume asset
Many agencies serving low-to-moderate income communities actively recruit Spanish-speaking or multilingual counselors. If you speak a second language fluently, name it explicitly in your skills section and repeat it in your summary so automated screening tools register it.
Negotiate continuing education support before accepting
HUD certification requires ongoing training hours to maintain. Before you accept an offer, ask whether the employer covers conference fees, training costs, or paid time for required education, since out-of-pocket renewal expenses vary significantly across employers.
Housing Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most housing counselors?
Community Hope, Interim, and Habitat For Humanity are hiring the most housing counselors right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at nonprofits and community development organizations with active federal or state housing program funding.
How many housing counselor jobs are remote?
About 31% of housing counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully in-person roles remain common for agencies that require face-to-face client intake. Remote availability is highest for telephone-based foreclosure prevention counseling and financial coaching roles that don't require document review in person.
How do you become a housing counselor?
Start by earning a degree in social work, finance, human services, or a related field, then gain experience through case management, social services, or financial coaching roles. Complete a HUD-approved counselor training program and pass the HUD certification exam to become a recognized housing counselor. Many employers expect you to hold or obtain HUD approval within a set period after hire.
Can you get a housing counselor job with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level housing counselor roles are open to candidates without direct counseling experience, especially at nonprofits that provide in-house training toward HUD certification. Relevant backgrounds in social work, banking, mortgage origination, or community outreach are frequently accepted as substitutes for prior counseling experience, and volunteering with housing assistance programs strengthens an application significantly.
What does the housing counselor interview process look like?
Most housing counselor interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program managers who ask scenario-based questions about client crises, budget counseling, and housing program navigation. Some employers include a written exercise or role-play where you walk through a mock client intake. References from supervisors in social services or financial counseling are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to housing counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to housing counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from nonprofits, government agencies, credit unions, and community development organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and certification status, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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