Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region

About the role

The Supportive Service for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a program that provides assistance to very low-income Veteran families who are experiencing homelessness and/or are at imminent risk of homelessness to gain and retain stable housing. This position plays a critical role by guiding low-income Veteran families through the housing stability process, connecting them to resources and providing direct assistance as needed, with the goal of stabilizing housing for Veteran families who are literally homeless and those who are in danger of losing their homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing navigation services to Veterans in northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY using the Housing First model and utilizing Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care to help Veterans and their families improve their quality of life and increase connection to stable permanent housing opportunities.
• Guide low-income Veteran families through the housing stability process, connecting them to resources and providing direct assistance as needed.
• Utilize computerized case management applications to enter and track participant information, and understand and explain program details and workflow.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime).

Benefits

This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required,
• Contingent on continued funding,
• Travel to and from worksites required,
• Background Check required for this position.

Other Information

Union Position: Yes, UVMSU

Position Information

• Position Title: Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region
• Job Location: Colchester, Vermont, United States
• Anticipated Start Date: N/A
• FLSA Status: Exempt