Housing Advocate - Overnight shift

CVOEO; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Housing Advocate at CVOEO provides client-centered, trauma-informed support to emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness with the goal of helping them access safe, sustainable housing in Vermont.

The role works to secure housing, access benefits, and refer clients to medical, mental health, and substance use services, coordinating with partner agencies to remove barriers and promote ongoing support once housed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed support to emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness to empower secure, sustainable housing.
• Assist clients to secure housing and access essential benefits.
• Refer clients to medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners to address barriers to housing and coordinate social services.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position description

Our Housing Advocate provides 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 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.

Job Type

Full-time

This position is a full time, 40 hours per week overnight shift.

Rate of pay

Rate of pay: $21.90-$26.28

$21.90-$26.28 per hour

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.

Benefits

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.

We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont!

EEO Statement

CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Salary Description

$21.90-$26.28 per hour