25-26 Housing Options MD - Housing Counseling Corps

The Housing Counselor VISTA will serve with the Housing Options and Planning Enterprises, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) in Oxon Hill, MD from August 2025-2026. H.O.P.E. 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. H.O.P.E.¿s mission is to promote equal access to housing and capital for all persons through counseling, education, advocacy, and community revitalization. We serve low- to moderate-income households in Prince George¿s County, Southern Maryland, and Baltimore, and we empower individuals and families through financial education, housing counseling, and home rehabilitation. The Housing Counselor VISTA will strengthen outreach, develop partnerships, and enhance the accessibility of our services. They will also research and implement digital tools that improve our efficiency and expand our ability to offer remote counseling and assistance. They will study for and take the HUD housing counseling certification exam to enhance the development of housing counseling services and become a HUD certified housing counselor by the end of service. Our ideal candidate will be interested in the housing counseling field and motivated to obtain HUD certification. They should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Spanish language skills are a plus!