Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region

University of Vermont • Burlington, VT

3d • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Case management services
• Housing navigation services
• Housing First model
• Motivational Interviewing
• Harm Reduction
• Trauma Informed Care
• Assistance to very low-income Veteran families experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness
• Guidance through the housing stability process
• Connection to resources
• Direct assistance as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experiential knowledge as a military veteran and/or with homelessness
• Training, education, or experience with social services support
• Knowledge of the HUD Homeless Management Information System

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing navigation services to Veterans in northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY using the Housing First model.
• Utilize 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.
• Connect Veterans to resources and provide direct assistance as needed.
• Stabilize housing for Veteran families who are literally homeless and those who are in danger of losing their homes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed