Housing Retention Specialist

Seven Days Jobs; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization in Burlington, VT is seeking a Housing Retention Specialist to help individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. This role focuses on eviction prevention and facilitating healthy tenancy. The ideal candidate will coordinate with property management and community services. Pay ranges from $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of substance use issues and community services.
• Ability to work closely with property management teams.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
• Coordinate with community services for eviction prevention.
• Facilitate healthy tenancy in BHA properties.

Skills

Mental health support

Substance use support

Community service coordination

Eviction prevention

Job description

Are you interested in a job that helps your community and makes a difference in people’s lives every day? Consider joining Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT to continue BHA’s success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of low‑income families and individuals. We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Housing Retention Specialist – Site Based: Responsible for supporting those who have mental health and substance use challenges and/or who have moved from homelessness to Bobbin Mill, Wharf Lane, and other BHA properties. The position works closely with property management and other site‑based staff to identify challenges and respond with appropriate direct service and coordination of community services, with a goal of eviction prevention and facilitating a healthy tenancy. Pay $24.00 to $25.00 per hour.

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Interested in our career opportunity?

Send a cover letter & resume:
or mail to:
Human Resources
65 Main St, Suite 101
Burlington, VT 05401
BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer