Trauma-Informed Housing Advocate (Weekend, 16h)

Champlain-Valley-Office-of-Economic-Opportunit; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is seeking a Housing Advocate to join the Champlain Place team. This role focuses on client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness, helping them access safe, sustainable housing and essential benefits.

The position involves coordinating with community partners, addressing barriers to housing, and referring clients to employment, medical, mental health, and housing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of homelessness causes and affordable housing.
• Ability to travel within CVOEO service area and on weekends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed housing advocacy.
• Assist clients in securing housing and accessing benefits.
• Refer to employment, medical, mental health, and housing services.
• Collaborate with community partners to remove housing barriers.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Client-centered

Communication

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is seeking a Housing Advocate to join the Champlain Place team. This role focuses on client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness, helping them access safe, sustainable housing and essential benefits.

The position involves coordinating with community partners, addressing barriers to housing, and referring clients to employment, medical, mental health, and housing services.