Housing Advocate - Overnight shift

Champlain-Valley-Office-of-Economic-Opportunit; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Job summary

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is seeking a Housing Advocate to support emergency housing clients with a client-centered, trauma-informed approach. You will work with clients to secure housing, access benefits, and connect them to medical, mental health, and other services.

The role involves collaborating with community partners to remove barriers to housing, promote independence, and provide follow-up support after housing is secured.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, and economic justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data entry, and strong verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed housing support for clients experiencing homelessness.
• Assist clients in securing housing and accessing essential benefits.
• Refer clients to medical, mental health, and substance use services as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Client-centered

Bilingual skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

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

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. A flexible schedule and some local travel are required.

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

Rate of pay: $21.90-$26.28

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.

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.

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.