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Community Services Director - Limited Service

State of Vermont
Waterbury, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Overview

The Role :

The Community Services Director will support the development and implementation of statewide and community systems to help lead and coordinate administration of anti-poverty and homeless assistance programs. The Community Services Director will provide expertise and oversight of the homeless crisis response system in Vermont, including Coordinated Entry and emergency shelters. The Community Services Director coordinates policy, advisory, and technical work for the office, and is critical to implementing AHS strategic initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining programmatic technical policy, process, and procedures that are compliant with federal requirements, including the Department of Housing & Urban Development.
  • Assisting in negotiations with various stakeholders, such as the Continua of Care, AHS Housing Taks Force, Community Action Agencies, and Public Housing Authorities to align policy and protocols.
  • Conducting routine programmatic monitoring, including ongoing desktop monitoring of programmatic reports and onsite comprehensive reviews.
  • Supporting system-wide homeless assistance programs to ensure consistent and uniform best practice across the state. Coordinating, facilitating, and delivering training to program staff.

You Bring :

  • Skills including diplomacy, analysis, regulatory expertise, ability to learn / adapt, strategic & systems thinking, attention to detail, and advanced writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to provide leadership to policy makers, partners and providers to develop local solutions to address poverty and homelessness.
  • Leadership experience with anti-poverty and homeless assistance programs, ideally with Coordinated Entry and / or emergency shelters
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of poverty, as well as evidence-based and emerging practices in human services and housing.
  • A demonstrated ability to facilitate positive working relationships between community organizations, state and federal government agencies and experience supervising staff or leading a team.
  • What we offer

  • A supportive, passionate team
  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules
  • 11 paid holidays, plus sick and vacation time
  • Excellent, health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
  • Retirement plans, including a pension
  • Parental leave for all new parents, including adoptions
  • Working with a staff who is dedicated to supporting children and families, including your own.
  • Starting rate might be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

    Who May Apply

    This position, Community Services Director - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52223) , 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 the duration of this position or other details, please contact Lily.Sojourner@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 services or grant administration.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience with community development and / or homeless assistance programs

    Total Compensation

    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 : 11 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
  • Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

    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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