Credit Counselors

Top 3 Credit Counselor Jobs

  • Homeownership Program Counselor/Lender and Educator - HomesFund - Durango, CO

    CLASS TITLE: Homeownership Program Counselor /Lender/EducatorCLASS CODE: Non-exemptREPORTS TO ... and credit scores to clientsPrepare written Action Plan for clientMake referrals to other area ...

  • Physical Therapist (Lead) Bellevue WA - HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT COUNSELORS - Bellevue, WA

    Internal Wellness program with $2000 in annual credits * 401k with employer match * Continuing Education allowance, along with ongoing support and mentorship (direct mentorship from Director of PT

  • Collector Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Austin Telco Federal Credit Union - Austin, TX

    Counsels members on the importance of maintaining a good credit rating. * Researches delinquent accounts for posting errors and corrects errors. * Refers and/or confers with Director of Collections ...

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What Credit counselors 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.


Credit counselor Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 33,800
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,580

Job Outlook for Credit counselors

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 3,000
  • Growth rate: 9 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Credit counselor

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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