FCSS Family Development Housing Counselor Position Available In Washington, Vermont
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Job Description
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1274795Notice of Open PositionFamily Development Housing CounselorJune 2025
Position:
Two full-time Housing Counselor positions are currently openin our Barre, Vermont office. HousingCounselors work as integral members of the Family and Community SupportServices team, assisting individuals andfamilies who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness in finding andmaintaining safe, stable housing throughassessment and planning, housing searches, budget support, casemanagement, and other supportive services.
In addition to providing direct services to meet immediate, essentialneeds, Housing Counselors contribute to long-termsolutions to homelessness and poverty by collaborating with otherservice providers to facilitate access to housing andrelated resources, increasing awareness of issues impacting people withlow incomes and housing instability, andadvocating for the housing and other basic needs of our communitymembers.
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for the Housing Counselorposition include a combination of experience inproviding direct services to vulnerable populations and educationrelated to human services or social work, withpreferred qualifications including a bachelors degree in human servicesor social work and Ready to Rent or similarcertification.
Additional requirements include:
Understanding of issues related to poverty and barriers faced by peoplewith low incomes.
Demonstrated respect and positive regard for people accessing services.
Strong communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
Familiarity with and willingness to work cooperatively with communityresources and partners, including otherservice providers, landlords, and criminal justice system agencies.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain documentationof services.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a full-time (32 – 40 hours/week)position with a Monday-Friday schedule, offeringcompetitive pay at $21.76 to $25.47/hour and generous paid time off,insurance, and retirement plan benefits.
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter (preferred, but notrequired unless otherwise stated) and/or acompleted application (here or at capstonevt.org/careers) by email tojobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also bemailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. Please notethat only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process,please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or at802-479-5353.Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We valuediversity and are committed to equity andinclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualifiedindividuals and consider applications foremployment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenshipstatus, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state, or local laws.[mailto:jobs@capstonevt.org](mailto:jobs@capstonevt.org)[mailto:jobs@capstonevt.org](mailto:jobs@capstonevt.org)
