DOC Graduation Specialist North

DOC Graduation Specialist North - $3000 Hiring Bonus Available*

The Company: Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency committed to permanently ending homelessness and offering innovative mental health services through ongoing supportive social work.

The Role: The DOC Graduation Specialist North is a member of the Pathways housing team and works in partnership with the DOC services teams. The Pathways Department of Corrections Transitional Housing Program provides transitional housing and support services to supervised individuals reentering the community from incarceration. The DOC Graduation Specialist will support individuals statewide in reviewing housing history and housing barriers and in completing applications for managed properties, private landlords, subsidies or vouchers in order to locate and move to permanent housing. The DOC Graduation Specialist with support from the Housing Manager and service teams is responsible for securing apartments and negotiating agreements with landlords. The DOC Graduation Specialist works closely with local service providers, and is responsible for developing and maintaining working relationships between Pathways Vermont and Housing partners and programs whether it be private landlords, managed properties, or Housing Authorities. This position works with Addison, Franklin, Rutland, Chittenden county DOC participants.

Available Positions: 1

Location: In Person (Burlington VT)

Schedule: (Full-Time/Part-Time) Flexible Schedule

Application Requirements:

A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application.

Responsibilities:

• Works alongside Southern Counterpart in support of DOC Clients to identify housing opportunities and long term subsidies to effectively house clients moving out of incarceration to independent housing

• Collect and maintain information related to participant’s housing history including: income and income history, rental history, criminal history and credit history (as these relate to obtaining/maintaining housing), information related to housing barriers at entry to the program.

• Regularly connect with Northern DOC service recipients via virtual, phone and in person visits in order to update, maintain current information and complete new housing and subsidy applications.

• Locate and negotiate with landlords or properties to obtain vacant apartments and identify subsidy/voucher opportunities and support clients in applying.

• Meets regularly with clients, Probation and Parole, Housing Manager and service team to discuss housing needs and expectations

• Accurate and timely maintenance of electronic databases to track housing background, graduation planning, housing searches, landlord outreach and application completion.

• Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.

• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience

• Familiarity with housing laws and housing subsidy programs preferred

• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment as well as possess strong problem solving skills, work ethic and computer/technology proficiency

• Ability to travel- Valid driver’s license, registration and reliable vehicle required

• Excellent interpersonal skills -written and verbal communication skills and the ability/comfort to network with landlords, funders, and community stakeholders

• Willingness to self-reflect, learn, and practice new ways of being in relationships

• Risk and discomfort tolerance

Compensation:

• $22.00 to $24.00 dollars an hour

• $3000 Hiring Bonus Available

*Hiring bonus will be paid after successful completion of 60 day introductory period

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Long Term Disability/Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)

• 9 Paid Holidays Annually

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Reimbursement Program

• Longevity Recognition Rewards

• Access to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support

It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.