Evening Housing Advocate - Trauma-Informed & Flexible Hours

Champlain-Valley-Office-of-Economic-Opportunit; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a housing advocate to support emergency housing clients and people experiencing homelessness. The role focuses on empowering clients to access safe, sustainable housing and linking them to benefits, employment, medical and mental health services.

Advocates collaborate with partners to remove barriers to housing, promote client independence, and provide ongoing support after placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or human services or related education/experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus; valid driver’s license and transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed support to emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness.
• Assist clients in securing housing and accessing benefits, and refer to employment, medical and mental health services.
• Coordinate with community partners to address barriers to housing and assist clients over time.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in social or human -

Effective verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services

Job description

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a housing advocate to support emergency housing clients and people experiencing homelessness. The role focuses on empowering clients to access safe, sustainable housing and linking them to benefits, employment, medical and mental health services.

Advocates collaborate with partners to remove barriers to housing, promote client independence, and provide ongoing support after placement.