Veteran Housing Service Coordinator

Uvmjobs; Colchester (VT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a dedicated professional for in-person case management and housing navigation services for very low-income Veteran families across northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. This role uses Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to improve quality of life and transition families to stable housing.

Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS in social work, psychology, or related field and two years of relevant experience, plus strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person case management and housing navigation services to very low-income Veterans and their families across northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY.
• Guide families through the housing stability process and connect them to community resources.
• Stabilize housing for Veterans who are literally homeless or at risk of losing their homes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/related field

Two years of applicable experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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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

Anticipated Pay Range $55,000-$65,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

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

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/28/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Community Outreach PC2 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6323PO

Department

Department COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020

Position Number

Position Number 00026831

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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