Community Service Worker​/Advocate- Chittenden Community Action

Overview

Chittenden Community Action, a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), has an opening for a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income-eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. This position is responsible for advising individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing, helping them access supportive services and apply for subsidized housing programs;

acting as an advocate for clients with local and state agencies to locate funding resources; and coordinating efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf.

• Advise individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing.
• Help clients access supportive services and apply for subsidized housing programs.
• Advocate for clients with local and state agencies to locate funding resources.
• Coordinate efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus two years of community service experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired. Case management or coaching experience desired.
• Knowledge of community resources and counseling/social work practices with high risk populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population, landlords and other social service providers.
• Understanding of poverty, fair housing and VT landlord/tenant law.
• Strong interest in and commitment to the overall needs and problems of individuals and homeless families with low income.

Please view our full job description:
Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate. Interested in working with us? Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. 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.

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$23.65-$24.67