FCSS Family Development Housing Counselor

CAPSTONE COMMUNITY ACTION INC • Barre, VT

4d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Capstone Community Action is seeking a full-time, in-person FCSS Housing Counselor. This position works with families or individuals experiencing a housing crisis because they are currently unhoused or at risk of losing housing. The position includes advocacy, mediation, assessment, planning, creative conflict resolution with respectful communication while connecting families with resources. The FCSS Housing Counselor works as part of a team and reports to the Housing Programs Manager. Capstone Community Action has supported individuals and families in Central Vermont in achieving stability and rising out of poverty. Guided by Capstone’s mission to create resilient households and communities and to advance justice in social, economic, and environmental policy, our programs and services focus on supporting individuals and families in making ends meet, building stronger families, creating warm and healthy homes, and opening doors to economic opportunity.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related human service field, or equivalent, plus four years’ experience in human services/human development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human services, domestic violence issues, adult development, and the education and human service networks in Central Vermont.
• Express willingness to learn about, and work with, Correctional and Judicial systems in Central Vermont if not already informed.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to issues related to poverty and the barriers faced by people with low incomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• A home telephone, reliable and insured vehicle for transportation, and a valid VT driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy
• Mediation
• Assessment
• Planning
• Creative conflict resolution with respectful communication
• Connecting families with resources
• Provides participant support in the office and in the community, including home visits as needed based on participant’s needs and program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level