Veteran Housing Service Coordinator

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a dedicated professional to provide in-person case management and housing navigation services to very low-income Veteran families across northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. This role operates under a Housing with Supportive Services model and uses Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care to improve outcomes.

You will coordinate housing stability, connect families with community resources, and support transitions to permanent housing, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person case management and housing navigation services to very low-income Veteran families.
• Guide families through the housing stability process and connect them to community resources.
• Stabilize housing for Veteran families who are literally homeless or at risk.
• Extensive driving across northern Vermont with mileage reimbursed at the federal rate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

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