Career Details

Certified Housing Counselor

Description

A Certified Housing Counselor objectively assesses the client's current financial situation; identifies problem areas the client may face recommends appropriate actions to help clients obtain and maintain adequate housing; evaluates the housing and financial status of low, moderate and middle-income families; and understands the essential workings of all aspects of the industry in order to help clients make appropriate housing decisions.

Certifying Organization

Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Professional Counselor

Certifying Organization

American Psychotherapy Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Anger Management Certification

Certifying Organization

Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Direct Support Professional Certified - Level II

Certifying Organization

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

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