Family Shelter Housing Advocate

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.