Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate- Chittenden Community Action

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity • Burlington, VT

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About The Position

Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups and organizations? Chittenden Community Action, a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), has an opening for a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. This position is responsible for advising individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing, helping them access supportive services and apply for subsidized housing programs; being an advocate for clients with various local and state agencies to locate funding resources; and coordinating efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf.

Please view our full job description: Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus two years of community service experience or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired.
• Case management or coaching experience desired.
• Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population, landlords and other social service providers.
• Have an understanding of poverty, fair housing and VT landlord/tenant law.
• Strong interest in and commitment to the overall needs and problems of individuals and homeless families with low income.

Nice To Haves

• Case management or coaching experience desired.
• bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advising individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing
• Helping them access supportive services and apply for subsidized housing programs
• Being an advocate for clients with various local and state agencies to locate funding resources
• Coordinating efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid holidays
• generous time off
• a retirement plan
• discounted gym membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees