DCF Housing Case Manager - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits (pension)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Résumé du poste

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) Housing Case Manager positions in Vermont support Vermonters experiencing homelessness by developing individualized housing plans and coordinating services across housing, medical, behavioral health and community providers.

These limited-service roles involve office and field work, with travel throughout the region to meet participants in hotels and community settings, under supervision from DCF housing leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field (or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field plus 1 year of related experience or training.
• Experience in housing, human services, mental health, substance use, public health, education or counseling is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Determine eligibility and conduct regular participant visits.
• Develop individualized housing plans and coordinate with housing, medical, behavioral health, and community providers.
• Complete required documentation and housing plans; maintain caseload.
• Travel throughout assigned region to meet participants in hotels and community settings.
• Build relationships, work collaboratively and help participants move toward stable housing.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Formation

Master's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field + 1 year of housing/public health experience

Description du poste

Overview

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for five limited-service Housing Case Manager positions to support Vermonters experiencing homelessness and help build DCF's new housing case management program within the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum (VHRC).

Positions are available in Burlington (2), Rutland (1), Brattleboro (1), and Bennington (1).

Housing Case Managers will maintain a caseload and work directly with participants to assess needs, develop individualized housing plans, coordinate services, and support their progress toward stable housing.

This role offers a unique combination of office and field work, with case managers being based out of their local district office but spending the majority of their time traveling throughout their assigned region to meet with participants in hotels and community settings. They will work independently while receiving regular supervision and collaborating with DCF housing leadership, AHS Field Services, and community partners.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility, conducting regular participant visits, completing required documentation, and housing plans, coordinating with housing, medical, behavioral health, and community providers, and connecting participants with services and supports.

We're looking for candidates with strong communication, critical-thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills who enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively, and helping individuals move toward stable housing.

Who May Apply

This position, DCF Housing Case Manager - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55876), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in an office setting and in a variety of field situations. Private means of transportation should be available since travel to field sites will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field and one (1) year of experience or training in housing, human services, mental health, substance use, public health, education, counseling or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community-based health/behavioral health and/or homeless assistance/prevention programs

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.