Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Veteran Housing Service Coordinator- Northern VT Region

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.

Please note that 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.

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 $55,000-65,000

Other Information

Please note that we are recruiting for five (5) Housing Services Coordiantors to support Northern Vermont and Clinton County, NY. All applications will be accepted through this posting.

Special Conditions 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

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 06/01/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

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The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Community Outreach PC2 X

Posting Number S6060PO

Department COM Support Serv Vet Families/55020

Position Number 00026812

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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