Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - Overnight shift

CVOEO; Burlington (VT); Presencial; USD 37 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Discounted gym membership

Resumo da oferta

CVOEO seeks a Housing Advocate to join the Champlain Place Emergency Shelter in Burlington, VT. You will support guests with trauma-informed, client-centered services to secure housing and access benefits, while connecting them to employment and health services.

The role requires collaboration with local partners to overcome housing barriers and promote economic justice for vulnerable individuals. Overnight shifts from 12:00am to 8:00am are available.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in social/human services.
• Knowledge of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, and economic justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data entry, and clear communication.

Responsabilidades

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed housing advocacy at Champlain Place Emergency Shelter.
• Assist clients to secure housing and access benefits.
• Refer clients to employment, medical, mental health and substance use services; coordinate with partners.
• Address barriers to housing with community agencies.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Transportation access

Bilingual skills (a plus)

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in social or human services

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has exciting opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in our community by joining our team to provide housing advocacy services at the Champlain Place Emergency Shelter in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO's Champlain Place is a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Our Housing Advocate will provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing guests and others experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to access safe, sustainable housing. Our 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 and will work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with our partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role.

Overnight shifts are from 12:00am - 8:00am.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in social or human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired. In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice and multiple oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups and direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer, and data entry skills and effective verbal and written communication skills are required (bilingual skills 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.

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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.

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Salary Description

$32.18