Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - Overnight shift

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 Emergency Shelter in Burlington, Vermont. CVOEO’s Champlain Place is a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness. 

 Our Housing Advocate 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.   

Overnight shifts are from 12:00am - 8:00am.

Please view our full job description here: 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, economic justice and multiple oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups and direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, computer, and data entry skills and effective verbal and written communication skills are required (bilingual skills 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 time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Interested in working with us? To apply, please include a cover letter and resume. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. We are one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!