Community Service Worker / Housing Advocate- Chittenden Community Action

About the role

This position assists income eligible Chittenden County households with securing or maintaining permanent housing. Responsibilities include advising individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing, accessing supportive services, applying for subsidized housing programs; advocating for clients with various local and state agencies; and coordinating efforts with other social service agencies.

Responsibilities

• Advising individuals and families regarding obtaining suitable housing
• Helping them access supportive services and apply for subsidized housing programs
• Being an advocate for clients with various local and state agencies to locate funding resources
• Cooking efforts with other social service agencies on the family’s behalf

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus two years of community service experience or 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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

Benefits

We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.