Housing Advocate - Burlington, VT
2 days ago
Job description
Full-time
Description
The Housing Advocate for CVOEO's Bridges Recovery Shelter provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. The position integrates housing-focused case management with recovery support and mental health resources in a trauma-informed, client-centered environment.
The Housing Advocate works directly with shelter guests to secure safe, stable, and supportive housing while coordinating with internal staff and community partners to address barriers to recovery, employment, and wellness. This role is critical to ensuring guests' successful transition from shelter to permanent housing and sustained recovery. This position reports to the Bridges Recovery Shelter Director (or Associate Director).
We have openings for the following shifts:
Tuesday - Friday 10:15pm - 8:15am
Friday - Monday 10:15pm - 8:15am
In your cover letter, please indicate the shift(s) you are applying for.
Please view our job description: Recovery Shelter Advocate
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field (Master's preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in housing advocacy, homelessness services, recovery housing, and behavioral health.
- Strong knowledge of housing resources, homelessness prevention, and recovery support services.
- Experience with trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented approaches, and harm reduction principles.
- Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and conflict resolution skills; ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals in recovery.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple cases.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data management systems (e.g., HMIS) preferred.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
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 paid time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you We're one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont Join us to find out why
Salary Description
$32.18
Similar jobs
The Housing Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · ...
1 month ago
The Housing Advocate for CVOEO's Bridges Recovery Shelter provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · ...
1 month ago
The Housing Advocate for CVOEO's Bridges Recovery Shelter provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Public Administ ...
2 weeks ago
The Housing Advocate works directly with shelter guests to secure safe housing while coordinating with staff and community partners to address barriers to recovery · Provide direct housing advocacy and case management · , emphasizing sobriety, · ...
1 month ago
The Housing Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · The position integrates housing-focused case management with recovery support and mental health resources in a tra ...
1 month ago
The Housing Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · Provide direct housing advocacy and case management to guests of the Bridges Recovery Shelter. · Assess guests' ho ...
1 month ago
The Housing Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · ...
1 month ago
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 Champlai ...
1 week ago
The Housing Advocate for CVOEO's Bridges Recovery Shelter provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · ...
2 weeks ago
Job summary · The Housing Advocate provides direct support and advocacy for individuals experiencing homelessness who are committed to living in recovery from drugs and alcohol. · Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, Public Administration, or related fiel ...
2 weeks ago
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. · ...
1 week ago
Chittenden Community Action seeks a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. · ...
1 month ago
· Full-time · Description · Are you highly effective in working objectively with a diverse group of people, groups and organizations? Chittenden Community Action, a program of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO), has an opening for a Community Service Wor ...
2 days ago
We have an opening for a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. · ...
1 month ago
We are seeking a Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate to assist income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. · ...
1 month ago
ALOIS Healthcare seeks a travel MRI technologist for Burlington, Vermont. The position involves working with magnetic resonance imaging scanners to produce images for medical diagnoses. · ...
1 week ago
ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Burlington, Vermont. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: CVOR · Discipline: RN · Start Date: 02/26/2026 · Duration: 6 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift: 10 hours, days · Employment Type: Trav ...
1 day ago
A cardiovascular operating room nurse specializes in the care of cardiovascular patients before during and following surgical procedures. · The CVOR nurse participates in the sedation of patients and assists physicians during the procedure by administering medications monitoring ...
4 days ago
+Job summary · A travel nurse is sought for an Operating Room position in Burlington, Vermont. · +ResponsibilitiesProvide direct and individualized nursing care to patients. · ...
4 days ago
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - 2,482 per week
Only for registered members
ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse for an ICU - Intensive Care Unit job in Burlington, Vermont. · ...
3 days ago