DCF Housing Case Manager - Limited Service Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID DAD2018A-1925-4)

Description

Overview

The Department for Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for five limited-service Housing Case Manager positions to support Vermonters experiencing homelessness and help build DCF's new housing case management program within the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum (VHRC).

Positions are available in Burlington (2), Rutland (1), Brattleboro (1), and Bennington (1).

Housing Case Managers will maintain a caseload and work directly with participants to assess needs, develop individualized housing plans, coordinate services, and support their progress toward stable housing.
This role offers a unique combination of office and field work, with case managers being based out of their local district office but spending the majority of their time traveling throughout their assigned region to meet with participants in hotels and community settings. They will work independently while receiving regular supervision and collaborating with DCF housing leadership, AHS Field Services, and community partners.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility, conducting regular participant visits, completing required documentation, and housing plans, coordinating with housing, medical, behavioral health, and community providers, and connecting participants with services and supports.

We're looking for candidates with strong communication, critical-thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills who enjoy building relationships, working collaboratively, and helping individuals move toward stable housing.

This position, DCF Housing Case Manager - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55876), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Chelsea.Phillips@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed in an office setting and in a variety of field situations.  Private means of transportation should be available since travel to field sites will be required. 

Master's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, health, counseling or related field and one (1) year of experience or training in housing, human services, mental health, substance use, public health, education, counseling or related fields. 

Experience with community-based health/behavioral health and/or homeless assistance/prevention programs

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

•     80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
•     Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
•     State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
•     Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
•     Tuition Reimbursement
•     Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
•     Low cost group life insurance
•     Incentive-based Wellness Program
•     Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.