Trauma‑Informed Community Support Liaison

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME Union

Pay Grade 18

Job summary

The City of Burlington seeks a Community Support Liaison to coordinate social-work services addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance-use challenges. This role works across agencies and with police to reduce crisis responses while promoting trauma-centered, person-centered care.

The CSL joins a dedicated team, operates under supervision by the Community Support Supervisor, and participates in planning, trainings, and outreach to partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field with two years of experience; Bachelor's degree with three years considered.
• Experience with youth mental health, houseless individuals, or co-occurring mental-health and substance-use disorders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work outside of typical business hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate social-work services across agencies and platforms.
• Respond to non-criminal intervention requests from police, city departments, and community members.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Burlington social-service providers for coordinated interventions.
• Prepare for and attend strategy and planning meetings with stakeholders to assess tactics and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain up-to-date electronic records for all case interventions.

Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The City of Burlington seeks a Community Support Liaison to coordinate social-work services addressing homelessness, mental health, and substance-use challenges. This role works across agencies and with police to reduce crisis responses while promoting trauma-centered, person-centered care.

The CSL joins a dedicated team, operates under supervision by the Community Support Supervisor, and participates in planning, trainings, and outreach to partners.