What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - Day Shift position at Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity?
Description
The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) has exciting opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact in our community by joining our team to provide housing advocacy services at the Champlain Place in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO’s Champlain Place is a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our Housing Advocates will provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing guests and others experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to access safe, sustainable housing. Our 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 and will work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with our partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role. Our Housing Advocates work in partnership with clients to promote a sense of community.
Please view our job description: Housing Advocate
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, and the oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups. Effective verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are 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 paid time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.
Interested in working with us? To apply please submit a cover letter and resume. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are found. We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!
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