25-26 Famicos - Housing Counseling Corps

The Homeownership Navigator will serve with Famicos in Cleveland, OH from August 2025-2026. Famicos is part of the Housing Counseling Corps initiative of Housing Action Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA program managed by Housing Action Illinois since 2010. Housing Counseling Corps members receive custom training, support, networking, and post-service employment opportunities in the housing counseling field, in addition to the traditional benefits of AmeriCorps VISTA. Learn more: housingactionil.org/americorps. Famicos¿ mission is to improve the quality of life in greater Cleveland through neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing and integrated social services. Our Homeownership Resource Center (HRC) offers comprehensive guidance and support through various services, including financial coaching, home purchase education, and housing stability assistance. The Homeownership Navigator will collaborate closely with prospective property owners and managers to promote housing opportunities for households experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. They will conduct outreach, build relationships, create and provide educational materials, and enhance our tenant-landlord communication systems. After studying for and passing HUD housing counseling certification, they will pilot new systems of delivering our housing counseling services. We are looking for candidates who are motivated to help individuals and families find and maintain stable housing. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is passionate about and has some knowledge or experience with low- and moderate-income communities, outreach, housing advocacy, and homelessness.