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People's Self-Help Housing · 1 day ago

Homeownership Program Manager

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is a nonprofit developer focused on building affordable homes and providing services to low-income families. The Homeownership Program Manager will oversee the homebuyer program, ensuring compliance with funding sources, managing buyer education, and coordinating with various stakeholders to facilitate successful homeownership outcomes.

Non ProfitReal EstateSmall and Medium Businesses

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with Serna, PLHA, HOME, CalHOME, USDA, and other funding sources, including application intake, reporting, and documentation

Overseeing buyer underwriting processes in line with project milestones and funding requirements

Ensure buyer files meet funder, regulatory, and audit requirements

Manage oversight for all reporting systems (e.g., CounselorMax) and prepare timely reports for funders and PSHH leadership

Ensure reporting requirements are met for all funding sources by project

Develop, schedule, and deliver first-time homebuyer education classes (English and Spanish) covering budgeting, credit, mortgage readiness, etc

Design and deliver pre- and post-purchase counseling for prospective buyers

Maintain and update education materials to ensure compliance with HUD, NeighborWorks, or other standards as required and all funding sources that are project specific

Ensure integration of funding specific requirements into education materials (e.g. Serna, CalHOME, etc.)

Ensure education materials reflect project specific needs including funding, AMI and resale restriction overviews

Develop PSHH-approved buyer selection parameters and process based on applicable funding sources for each project/program. Secure approval of program parameters prior to launching marketing and outreach efforts

Create/oversee application intake, processing, and buyer selection in accordance with PSHH buyer selection process and approved guidelines

Oversee the eligibility screening, income certifications, and underwriting review process

Ensure fair housing laws are followed and that buyer selection is done through a lottery

Ensure accuracy of Housing Specialist when underwriting buyer applications for program eligibility and loan readiness

Produce purchase contracts and secondary loan documents for qualified buyers

Coordinate with lenders, title, and escrow to ensure timely closings

Track buyer milestones including loan pre-approval, contract execution, contingencies, Certificates of Occupancy, and escrow closing

Prepare and maintain digital files, closing binders for compliance and long-term monitoring

Ensure accuracy in preparation of all program materials for closing (loan documents, resale agreements, etc.)

Build relationships with lenders, realtors, funders, and advocacy organizations to promote PSHH’s homeownership opportunities

Serve as primary liaison for counties, cities, and other partners soliciting PSHH homeownership program services to coordinate compliance, marketing, and reporting

Function as primary liaison for prospective program participants by communicating effectively with representatives of public and private entities, lending institutions and agency staff

Serve as an internal resource to real estate development, self-help program and other departments seeking homeownership expertise

Participate in the ongoing development and certification of PSHH Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI): Peoples’ Opportunity Fund. Develop strategies for increasing CDFI impact

Apply for, oversee and administer applicable downpayment assistance resources that PSHH can reuse for qualified buyers

Support grant requests to financial partners to support housing counseling and financial education services, aiming for $150,000 annually

Qualification

Housing CounselingMortgage LendingCompliance ReportingMicrosoft OfficeAdobe SuitesSpanishNotary CertificationOnline ResearchPrioritization SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills