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Office of Economic Opportunity Community Services Program Manager - Temporary

Overview

The Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking qualified, committed, and experienced candidates eager to help solve homelessness in Vermont. Be a part of the solution!



Join our dynamic team as a part-time Community Services Program Manager to support the development and implementation of statewide and community systems to help lead and coordinate administration of HUD homeless assistance programs. The Community Services Program Manager will provide expertise and oversight of community projects which assess individual's housing needs, provide housing search and placement supports, participate in complex care teams, and help Vermonters access housing. The Community Services Program Manager will also support data management, presentation, and analysis on homelessness in Vermont. They will coordinate policy, advisory, and technical work related to homelessness.



This work includes leading collaborative planning and implementation of complex initiatives, and the successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to facilitate positive working relationships between community organizations, state and federal government agencies. The successful candidate will also have experience providing technical assistance and training to support best practice. Ideal/preferred candidates will have:
  • a working knowledge of federal and state homeless assistance programs - including the HUD Continuum of Care Program and the Housing Opportunity Grant Program
  • experience using the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) and participation in the coordinated entry process used by the homeless Continuum of Care
  • strong skills with excel and data management software
  • experience with program policy and procedure development, process improvement and/or performance management


Candidates with experience receiving housing or homeless services are encouraged to apply.



Starting wage is $32.33- $40.06, may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Work is both office and field-based with the option to telework. This is a part-time position through the end of 2024. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume through Success Factors.

Who May Apply

This position, Office of Economic Opportunity Community Services Program Manager - Temporary (Job Requisition #47780), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact sarah.phillips@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.


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.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed primarily 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years technical, supervisory, and administrative experience in the area of community organization or grant administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with community development

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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August 4, 2023

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