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humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

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Burlington Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing Retention Specialist

Are you interested in a job that helps your community and makes a difference in people’s lives every day? Consider joining Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) in Burlington, VT. We’re seeking candidates to continue BHA's success in promoting innovative solutions that address housing instability challenges facing our diverse population of low-income families and individuals.

Currently, we’re looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Housing Retention Specialist in our Housing Retention and Services department. This position provides assistance to residents who have barriers to maintaining housing and/or subsidy. The Housing retention Specialist works with residents in Chittenden County for the most part. This position works collaboratively with community agencies, Section 8, Property Management, and Inspections.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and three to five years of experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations is required. The ideal candidate should be highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills and positively contribute to a collaborative team. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is preferred.

BHA serves a diverse population of tenants and partners with a variety of community agencies. To most effectively carry out our vision of delivering safe and affordable housing to all, we are committed to cultivating a staff that reflects varied lived experiences, viewpoints, and educational histories. Therefore, we strongly encourage candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and women to apply. Multilingualism is a plus!

Our robust benefit package includes premium medical insurance with a health reimbursement account, dental, vision, short and long term disability, 10% employer funded retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, accident insurance, life insurance, cancer and critical illness insurance.

We provide a generous time off policy including 12 days of paid time off and 12 days of sick time in the first year. In addition to the paid time off, BHA recognizes 13 (paid) holidays and 2 (paid) floating cultural holidays.

Interested in this career opportunity? Send a cover letter and resume to: humanresources@burlingtonhousing.org

Human Resources

Burlington Housing Authority

65 Main Street, Suite 101

Burlington, VT 05401

https://burlingtonhousing.org

BHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer