Credit Counselor

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  Business and Financial Operations Occupations

Credit Counselor

Also Called: Accredited Financial Counselor, Certified Consumer Credit and Housing Counselor, Certified Credit and Housing Counselor, Certified Credit Consultant, Certified Credit Counselor, Credit Counselor, Financial Health Counselor, Housing Counselor, Personal Finance Counselor, Accredited Financial Counselor, Certified Consumer Credit and Housing Counselor, Certified Credit and Housing Counselor, Certified Credit Consultant, Certified Credit Counselor, Credit Counselor, Financial Health Counselor, Housing Counselor, Personal Finance Counselor

What they do

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

$37,460
Starting Salary (2023)
$48,570
Median Salary (2023)
5.4%
Projected Job Growth
27,950
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Advise clients on housing matters, such as housing rental, homeownership, mortgage delinquency, or foreclosure prevention.
Advise clients or respond to inquiries about financial matters in person or via phone, email, Web site, or Internet chat.
Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Dependability
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Critical Thinking
Active Learning

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

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