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Family Support Team
Primary Function:
Develop programs to assist partner families through Habitat program and prepare them for responsibilities of homeownership.
Commitment:
Approximately 6 hours per month for 1 year.
Responsibilities:
Attend Family Support Committee meetings.
Develop and implement family support programs that help families understand Habitat policies, including any options available regarding site selection, house floor plans, choices of fixtures and appliances, etc.
Develop homeowner educational workshops and manuals on topics such as: budgeting/finance/debt management; on-site orientation on home systems, maintenance and repair prior to closing; understanding mortgage, escrow, deed, homeowners' insurance, property tax, and homestead exemption; how to handle changes in life circumstances that affect payment of mortgage; garbage pick-up and utilities; zoning regulations; neighborhood associations; voting registration and districts; landscape maintenance; pet care; and wills and estate planning.
Develop means of evaluating workshops to determine effectiveness and make improvements as needed.
Recruit, train and assign family mentors.
Review reports from Family Support regarding progress of sweat equity and mortgage delinquency. Take appropriate measures, including calls or letters, per policy of staff and/or Board of Directors. If adequate improvement is not made, turn over to Board of Directors for further action regarding de-selection or foreclosure.
Comply with confidentiality policy and never share private homeowner information with anyone outside of Habitat organization.
Attend all relevant roundtable and training sessions approved by Executive Director.
Qualifications and Skills:
Understand the difference between supporting and enabling.
Public speaking, presentation and/or teaching experience very helpful.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Flexible schedule.
Sound knowledge of all aspects of Habitat program.
Warm, friendly, caring, patient personality.
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Dedication to the goals and mission of Habitat for Humanity.
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Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or because any portion of an applicant's income is derived from public assistance programs.
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