The Vermont Office of Economic Opportunity seeks a skilled and knowledgeable program administrator to work with community action agencies, homeless shelter/service providers, and the homeless Continuums of Care to identify and promote effective practices through partnership, grants management, training and technical assistance. The Office of Economic Opportunity is a division of the Department for Children and Families and based in Essex Junction. Office location is anticipated to move to Waterbury in Spring 2016.
General Job Description Coordinating, policy, advisory, and technical work for the State Office of Economic Opportunity involving development, monitoring and evaluation of multi-source funded community service projects implemented through local community organizations with a focus on ameliorating the effects of poverty. Employees may train and supervise area coordinators in project development and operation. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation. To read the full job specification for this position, please visit the DHR Job Specifications page. Application Deadline: 10/08/2015 If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sarah Phillips at sarah.phillips@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered