Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - Evening Shift

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity•Burlington, VT

7d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

CVOEO is hiring a housing advocate to join our team at Champlain Place! Our Housing Advocates will provide a 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 employment, 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. Evening shifts are from 4:00pm - 12:00am; 24 hours per week. Rate of pay: $31.24 - $32.18 per hour

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice, and multiple oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups.
Direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
Willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
Ability to uphold safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing clients and others experiencing homelessness.
Empower clients to access safe, sustainable housing.
Work with clients to secure housing and access essential benefits.
Refer clients to employment, medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services.
Collaborate with community partners to help clients access housing and social services.
Address barriers to housing and work with partner agencies to resolve them.
Promote a sense of community with clients.
Continue to work with clients as needed once they are successfully housed.