Veteran Housing Service Coordinator

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Telework eligibility

Job summary

University of Vermont in Colchester, VT seeks a Veteran Housing Service Coordinator to provide in-person case management and housing navigation for very low-income Veterans and their families.

Under the SSVF program, you will use Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to help participants secure stable housing across northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. Travel is required with mileage reimbursed. Exempt, full-time role with limited evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of applicable experience required.
• Ability to use computerized case management applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person case management and housing navigation for very low-income Veterans and families.
• Guide participants through housing stability process and connect to community resources.
• Stabilize housing for Veterans who are literally homeless or at risk of losing housing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology or related field

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Veteran Housing Service Coordinator

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is seeking a dedicated professional to provide critical, in-person case management and housing navigation services to very low-income Veteran families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of losing their homes across northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. Operating under a Housing with Supportive Services model, this role utilizes Motivational Interviewing and a Trauma-Informed Care approach to help Veterans and their families improve their quality of life and successfully transition into stable, permanent housing. This position requires extensive driving across northern Vermont to meet with Veterans in person, with all work‑related travel reimbursed at the standard federal mileage rate.

In this position, you will play a vital role in guiding families through the housing stability process, connecting them to community resources, providing direct assistance, and stabilizing housing for Veteran families who are literally homeless and those who are in danger of losing their homes.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and two years of applicable experience required. Effective verbal and written communications skills and interpersonal skills required. Ability with training to use computerized case management applications to enter and track participant information; ability to understand and explain program details and workflow required.

Desirable Qualifications

Experiential knowledge as a military veteran and/or with homelessness; training, education, or experience with social services support desirable. Knowledge of the HUD Homeless Management Information System desired.

Anticipated Pay Range

$55,000-$65,000

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non‑exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for full‑time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Colchester, Vermont, United States

Department

COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

12