Community Service Worker / Housing Retention Specialist

CVOEO; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement plan

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

CVOEO is hiring a Community Service Worker / Housing Retention Specialist at Franklin Grand Isle Community Action. The role provides housing-focused case management, advocacy, and retention support for households with low income to obtain, stabilize, and maintain safe housing.

Responsibilities include helping clients save, budget, and problem-solve, coordinating with agencies and landlords to resolve barriers, and referring to programs like Financial Futures for credit repair and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, sociology, or related field; minimum two years of case management or related human services experience.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive environment.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, transportation access, and willingness to travel within the CVOEO service area.
• Ability to uphold safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing-focused case management, advocacy, and retention support to help households obtain and maintain housing.
• Advocate for clients with agencies, landlords, and funders to address rent arrears, deposits, utilities, leases, and barriers to stability.
• Offer information, referrals, and encouragement to access services, including referrals to CVOEO programs such as Financial Futures.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Valid driver’s license

Transportation access

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

CVOEO is hiring a Community Service Worker / Housing Retention Specialist at Franklin Grand Isle Community Action. This position will provide housing-focused case management, advocacy, and retention support for individuals and families with low income, with an emphasis on helping households in the CVOEO service area obtain, stabilize and maintain safe, suitable housing. Support households in developing saving, spending, and problem-solving strategies that strengthen their ability to sustain permanent housing. Advocate for clients with agencies, landlords, and funding sources to address rent arrears, security deposits, utility needs, lease concerns, and other issues that may threaten housing stability. Provide information, referrals, and encouragement for households to access appropriate services and take action to address barriers to housing stability, including referrals to CVOEO programs such as Financial Futures for credit repair, budgeting and asset development.

CVOEO is hiring a Community Service Worker / Housing Retention Specialist at Franklin Grand Isle Community Action. This position will provide housing-focused case management, advocacy, and retention support for individuals and families with low income, with an emphasis on helping households in the CVOEO service area obtain, stabilize and maintain safe, suitable housing. Support households in developing saving, spending, and problem-solving strategies that strengthen their ability to sustain permanent housing. Advocate for clients with agencies, landlords, and funding sources to address rent arrears, security deposits, utility needs, lease concerns, and other issues that may threaten housing stability. Provide information, referrals, and encouragement for households to access appropriate services and take action to address barriers to housing stability, including referrals to CVOEO programs such as Financial Futures for credit repair, budgeting and asset development. Rate of pay: $23.65 / hour

Job Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field preferred. Minimum of two years of experience in case management, social services, or a related human services field.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, access to reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area.
• Ability to uphold safety standards.

We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people.

Salary Description

$23.65 / hour