Foreclosure Prevention Counselor
CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is the legal services arm of CAMBA, Inc. CLS provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers in the areas of consumer law, foreclosure prevention, immigration, housing law, and domestic violence assistance. In addition to providing direct representation and providing legal advice and counsel to thousands of clients, CAMBA attorneys also engage in legislative advocacy, impact litigation in both state and federal court, provide community education and offer expert training on a wide range of issues, services that allow members of our community improve their lives.
The Foreclosure Prevention Counselor assists clients in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms. Conducts legal intake and assessment of clients and clients' families' situations and needs. Conducts home visits in order to perform intake and follow-up services. Assists clients in completing packages and/or applications for loan modifications, fair hearings and other administrative proceedings. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, etc. Prepares legal documents such as subpoenas, letters of advocacy, affidavits, and forms for administrative hearings. Investigates facts and law of case to determine causes of action/defenses and prepare case accordingly. Files motions, briefs, pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk. Maintains accurate and comprehensive document/client files including up to date case note documentation. Delivers or directs delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action. Follows up with clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward legal goals/program outcomes. Follows-up with clients and servicers regarding open issues or negotiations such as, but not limited to, negotiating reinstatements, forbearance, repayment plans, mortgage modifications and/or partial claims. Recommends and implements strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own legal process. Acts as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with internal and external programs and agencies to make referrals and to ensure integrated services delivery. Develops and reports program performance to funders. With appropriate level of approval, negotiates with servicers on behalf of the clients. Maintains client data in several databases and/or other designed applications (i.e. – Home Counselor Online, Counselor Max, etc.). Prepares marketing and outreach materials for the program. Conducts outreach to the community in order to inform the community of the legal services and to recruit clients. Registers clients for CAMBA's foreclosure prevention seminars/workshops or for one-on-one assistance. Organizes, schedules and conducts foreclosure prevention training seminars and workshops.
Minimum Education/Experience Required: Associate's degree (A.A.) and two years applicable experience or Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) and/or equivalent experience
Other Requirements: Prior experience working with foreclosure matters preferred. Bi-lingual preferred.
Compensation: $53,639 - $83,538 (Union Position) annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
The support staff, law graduates, and staff attorneys at CAMBA Legal Services are unionized with the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, UAW Local 2325 as the CAMBA Legal Services Workers Union.
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.