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2026 MCCDC | Housing Counseling Corps | Financial Wellness
 
 
 
The Housing Counseling and Financial Wellness VISTA will serve with Miles College Community Development Corporation in Fairfield, AL from September 2026-2027. Miles College CDC 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. Miles College CDC serves as a catalyst for affordable housing, community revitalization, and economic mobility in Fairfield and West Jefferson County. As a nonprofit affiliate of Miles College, the CDC advances neighborhood stabilization through strategic partnerships, property redevelopment, and resident services that create pathways to homeownership and long-term wealth building. The Housing Counseling and Financial Wellness VISTA will develop and implement the HomeReady Financial Wellness Program, which prepares Fairfield residents for sustainable homeownership through financial coaching, credit improvement support, and homebuyer education. The VISTA will create program infrastructure, build community partnerships, and pursue HUD Housing Counseling Certification while establishing systems that will sustain our housing counseling program beyond their service term. Our ideal candidate is passionate about affordable housing and economic empowerment, with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. They should be comfortable working independently while building systems from the ground up. Experience in social work, community development, or finance is preferred. Interest in pursuing HUD Housing Counseling Certification is essential, and familiarity with the Birmingham metro area or similar post-industrial communities is a plus!
 
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Member Duties : Nearly one-third of Fairfield residents live in poverty, with limited pathways to homeownership. Due to recent investment and employment opportunities, our community is facing a housing demand for the first time in decades. Miles College CDC is committed to ensuring that longtime residents are positioned to benefit from this shift, rather than be displaced by it. The VISTA will establish the HomeReady Financial Wellness Program to prepare residents for sustainable homeownership through financial coaching, credit building, and homebuyer education. Program participants will be connected with affordable mortgage and homebuilding options with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham. The VISTA will build program infrastructure, develop community partnerships, and implement three sessions to create a pipeline of qualified homebuyers while pursuing HUD Housing Counseling Certification. They will also develop outreach materials, present at local meetings, and research grants.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  $200 Monthly Housing Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Housing ,  Community and Economic Development . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Counseling ,  Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2026 MCCDC | Housing Counseling Corps | Financial Wellness
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026  -   09/07/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ALABAMA  
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2026  To  07/31/2026 
Contact VISTA Leader
4901 Richard M Scrushy Pkwy
Fairfield   AL   35064
312-939-6074
vista@housingactionil.org
Listing ID 128981

       

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