Veteran Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region

Overview

Veteran Housing Service Coordinator
- Northern VT Region

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.

• Provide case management and housing navigation services to Veterans in northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY using the Housing First model and utilizes 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, with the goal of stabilizing housing for Veteran families who are literally homeless and those who are in danger of losing their homes.

• 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.

• 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.

• Note:
  
  We are recruiting for five (5) Housing Services Coordinators to support Northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. All applications will be accepted through this posting.

• Bargaining unit position
• External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period
• Contingent on continued funding
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees
• Travel to and from worksites required
• This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy

Exempt

Yes, UVMSU

Colchester, Vermont, United States

Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.

Yes

COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020

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