<p>25-26 New Kensington CDC - Housing Counseling Corps</p> <p>The Housing Support VISTA will serve with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) in Philadelphia, PA from August 2025-2026. NKCDC 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. NKCDC's mission is to advance social equity and economic empowerment by nurturing and creating opportunities for residents to live in, and actively shape, their neighborhoods of choice. We serve the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Kensington, Port Richmond, and Fishtown. One of the many programs NKCDC offers is housing stability services, which help residents address barriers to housing, such as low credit, lack of savings, and predatory lending practices. The Housing Support VISTA will build the capacity of our housing stability services by designing, implementing, and sustaining a new centralized intake program. During service, 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 is passionate about housing stability, financial empowerment, and process efficiency, with a strong ability to develop systems that improve organizational workflows. They should be comfortable with digital tools, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Experience and familiarity with social services, affordable housing programs, or financial coaching is a plus! This position offers a $100 monthly SEPTA pass and professional development opportunities. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.</p> <p>Member Duties : NKCDC's housing stability services help households address barriers to maintaining housing, but not enough families are aware of our services. The Housing Support VISTA will assess and redevelop our intake process to make our services more accessible to the community. They will also become a HUD certified counselor by the end of service, after which they will enhance and provide housing counseling services. They will play a crucial role in strengthening our organization's ability to serve clients efficiently and effectively while building their expertise in housing counseling.</p> <p>Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , $100 SEPTA Pass , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .</p> <p>Terms :</p> <p>Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .</p> <p>Service Areas :</p> <p>Housing .</p> <p>Skills :</p> <p>Team Work , Counseling , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing .</p>