Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - Evening Shift

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

CVOEO is hiring a housing advocate to join our team at Champlain Place! Our Housing Advocates will provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of empowering the client to access safe, sustainable housing. Housing Advocates work with clients to secure housing and access essential benefits, and refer people to employment, medical, mental health and substance use disorder services. Housing Advocates work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role. Housing Advocates work in partnership with clients to promote a sense of community and continue to work with clients as needed once they’re successfully housed. A flexible schedule and some local travel are required

Evening shifts are from 4:00pm - 12:00am; 24 hours per week.

Rate of pay: $31.24 - $32.18 per hour

Please view our full job description here: Housing Advocate

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired; commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment; in-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice and multiple oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups; direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities; effective verbal and written communication skills required (bilingual abilities are a plus!) Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area; willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings; ability to uphold safety standards.

When you come to work for CVOEO you’re getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Interested in working with us? CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!