DCF Housing Case Manager - Limited Service

State of Vermont; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is recruiting Housing Case Manager positions to support Vermonters experiencing homelessness and to build the VHRC housing case management program. These roles involve a mix of office and field work, with travel to various districts.

Successful candidates will coordinate services, assess needs, develop housing plans, and work with partners to connect participants with supports and housing options.

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 year of experience or training in housing, human services, mental health, substance use, public health, education, counseling or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload and work with participants to assess needs and develop housing plans.
• Coordinate services with housing, medical, behavioral health, and community providers.
• Travel throughout assigned region, conduct visits, and complete required documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field with 1 year experience

Job description

Application Deadline Date: 10/21/2026

Department: Children and Families

Location: Various, VT, US

Position Type: Limited Service

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

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

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

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

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.