On Call Advocate - Family Shelter
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Worker, Crisis Counselor, Youth Development -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
Location: Williston
On Call Housing Advocate - CVOEO Family Shelter
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.
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 oppress ions 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.
CVOEO is an inclusive organization that embraces all people. We are 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.
Salary
: $31.24/hr
CVOEO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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