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Career Opportunities with The Community Builders A great place to work. Careers At The Community Builders Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a nationally recognized nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable and mixed-income residential and commercial properties. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive. About Community Life Community Life (CL) is The Community Builders (TCB)'s place-based model that uses healthy and stable housing as a platform for connecting our residents to services, community resources and opportunities so they can thrive. Position Description: From Our Doors to Yours (ODTY) is a TCB innovation that opens a new door to the American Dream of homeownership and generational wealth through our portfolio of affordable apartments and starter home pipeline. TCB Financial Coordinators (FC) trained in Mobility Mentoring, help residents through a housing journey that boosts their credit scores, recaptures rent increases with HUD FSS escrow savings accounts, and connects with down payment assistance. Essential Functions: Assess residents’ interest in preparing for homeownership. Use Mobility Mentoring to increase residents’ motivation to participate in financial counseling and coaching programs. Work with eligible FSS program residents to enroll, complete resident surveys, and the individual training and services plans that are associated with the program. Explain to residents how RRCB works. Use various forms of marketing and outreach to meet financial program enrollments and participation goals. Articulate the various financial programs including aiding residents in accessing and registering for them. Participate in the ODTY outreach and recruitment media campaign. Support needs of Homeroom 2.0 Housing Stabilization Initiative. Help coordinate meetings, space, events, workshops, trainings, etc. relevant to the financial programs. Build relationships with residents to better understand their needs and aspirations. Connect with financial and workforce partners to support residents’ financial goals. Weekly enter data into CL Connect to document services provided to residents and outcomes achieved. Attend FSS and Mobility Mentoring trainings and continue education opportunities. Support Homeroom 2.0 Resident Leaders across the Chicago Region. Support the collection of the annual Community Life Questionnaire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Verbal and written fluency in English. Ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, and beliefs that differ across cultures. Capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to create outreach and marketing materials. Operate in a timely manner, with consistency and a high level of integrity and professionalism. Excellent communication, organization and writing skills. Education & Experience: Associates degree preferred with a focus in social work, human services, public health, community development, or related field, or a combination of education and experience. 1 year of financial coaching and counseling experience is required. Demonstrated experience in previous engagement, communication, and collaboration with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Outlook, and other computer programs. Practiced in program outreach, enrollment, and file management. Experience working with partners and site team members to implement programs and initiatives. Knowledge of Yardi, Property Management databases, or CL Dynamics is a plus. The Community Builders, Inc. is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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