Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - On Call

About the role

CVOEO’s Champlain Place is a 24/7 low-barrier shelter for up to 40 individuals experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing guests and others experiencing homelessness.
• Empower individuals to access safe, sustainable housing.
• Work with clients to secure housing and access essential benefits.
• Refer people to employment, medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services.
• Work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services.
• Address barriers to housing and collaborate with partner agencies to resolve these issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social or human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired.
• In-depth knowledge of the causes and effects of homelessness, affordable housing, poverty, economic justice, and multiple oppressions affecting economically vulnerable groups.
• Direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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