Foreclosure Prevention Counselor (Foreclosure Unit, CAMBA Legal Services, Brooklyn
Company: CAMBA
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who We Are: 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 almost 80,000 individuals and
families, including almost 13,000 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 are living 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. Position: Foreclosure Prevention Counselor Reports To:
Patrick Pyronneau Location: 20 Snyder Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
What The Foreclosure Prevention Counselor Does: Assist clients in
completing CAMBA intake applications and forms. Conduct legal
intake and assessment of clients and clients' families' situations
and needs. Conduct home visits in order to perform intake and
follow-up services. Assist clients in completing packages and/or
applications for loan modifications, fair hearings and other
administrative proceedings. Research and analyze law sources such
as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal
codes, etc. Prepare legal documents such as subpoenas, letters of
advocacy, affidavits, and forms for administrative hearings
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of
action/defenses and prepare case accordingly. File motions, briefs,
pleadings, legal memos, and appeals with court clerk. Maintain
accurate and comprehensive document/client files including up to
date case note documentation. Deliver or direct delivery of
subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action. Follow up with
clients and other organizations regarding client progress toward
legal goals/program outcomes. Follow-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. Recommend and implement
strategies to persuade clients to participate fully in their own
legal process. Act as client liaison/advocate to coordinate with
internal and external programs and agencies to make referrals and
to ensure integrated services delivery. Develop and report program
performance to funders. With appropriate level of approval,
negotiate with servicers on behalf of the clients. Maintain client
data in several databases and/or other designed applications (i.e.
– Home Counselor Online, Counselor Max, etc.) Prepare marketing and
outreach materials for the program. Conduct outreach to the
community in order to inform the community of the legal services
and to recruit clients. Reach out and market the program to the
community in order to recruit clients. Evaluate cases for legal
representation in the event client has received foreclosure legal
notice. Register clients for CAMBA’s foreclosure prevention
seminars/workshops or for one-on-one assistance. Organize, schedule
and conduct foreclosure prevention training seminars and workshops.
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Qualifications. 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,
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