Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- (serving Chittenden, Lamoille, Washington counties) Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary 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. 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. 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 50,000-60,000 Other Information Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Contingent on continued funding, 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, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime) FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 01/13/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled Yes Position Information Position Title Outreach Professional Posting Number S5486PO Department COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020 Position Number 00026832 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable. (Open Ended Question) + How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + Chronicle of Higher Education + HigherEdJobs + Inside Higher Ed + LinkedIn + Seven Days + UVM Employee (Please specify below) + UVM Employment Web Site + Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor) + Other (Please specify below) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents