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Family Supportive Housing Advocate

Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
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COTS is hiring Family Supportive Housing Advocates to provide direct, community-based support to families working toward stable housing. This role focuses on case management, housing retention, and connecting families to essential services. 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/22/2026 

 

POSITION DETAILS: 

  • Full-Time: 9 am–5 pm, Monday-Friday 
  • Pay: $25.43 
  • Hybrid

 

BENEFITS: 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with short-term disability, accident insurance, life and AD&D coverage, a 403B retirement plan, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support. We also offer generous paid time off, including: 

  • 12 paid vacation days 
  • 12 paid sick days 
  • 11 paid holidays 
  • 4 personal days to use as you choose 

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

  • Provide ongoing case management to families in supportive housing programs 
  • Conduct regular home visits and maintain consistent client engagement 
  • Assist clients with housing-related requirements, including documentation and program compliance 
  • Support financial stability through budgeting and resource planning.
  • Connect clients to community resources (healthcare, employment, childcare, etc.) 
  • De-escalate conflict and respond to crises as needed

 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Experience in case management, social services, housing services, or related field, preferred 
  • Experience working with families, including home-based or community-based support, preferred
  • Ability to work with individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, or economic barriers
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload 
  • Valid Vermont driver’s license required 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or related field OR 4+ years of relevant professional experience 

 

This is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team working to end homelessness in our community. 

 

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, especially those with lived experience related to our mission.