What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Shelter Housing Advocate - CVOEO Family Shelter, Weekend Day shift position at CVOEO?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?
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 at a new CVOEO Family Shelter in Chittenden County, Vermont. CVOEO’s Family Shelter will be a 24/7 shelter for 8 to 10 families with children experiencing homelessness.
The Family Shelter Housing Advocates will provide client centered, trauma-informed support for families experiencing homelessness with the goal of empowering the family to access safe, sustainable housing. The Family Shelter Housing Advocate will work with families to secure housing and access essential benefits, and refer people to employment, medical, mental health and substance use disorder services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role. The Family Shelter Housing Advocate works in partnership with families to promote a sense of community and may continue to work with families as needed once they’re successfully housed. A flexible schedule and local travel are required.
This position is Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Day shift, 8:00am - 8:00pm.
Please view our job description: Family Shelter 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. Experience and/or work with families and children experiencing homelessness or living in economic poverty and an in-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice and multiple 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, 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? Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter 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!
Salary Description
$31.24/hr
Full-time
Description
Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?
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 at a new CVOEO Family Shelter in Chittenden County, Vermont. CVOEO’s Family Shelter will be a 24/7 shelter for 8 to 10 families with children experiencing homelessness.
The Family Shelter Housing Advocates will provide client centered, trauma-informed support for families experiencing homelessness with the goal of empowering the family to access safe, sustainable housing. The Family Shelter Housing Advocate will work with families to secure housing and access essential benefits, and refer people to employment, medical, mental health and substance use disorder services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role. The Family Shelter Housing Advocate works in partnership with families to promote a sense of community and may continue to work with families as needed once they’re successfully housed. A flexible schedule and local travel are required.
This position is Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) Day shift, 8:00am - 8:00pm.
Please view our job description: Family Shelter 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. Experience and/or work with families and children experiencing homelessness or living in economic poverty and an in-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice and multiple 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, 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? Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter 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!
Salary Description
$31.24/hr
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