CSW Homeless Outreach and Support Specialist

Description

Chittenden Community Action, a program of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is growing! We are looking for a dedicated professional to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness to find long term housing, including advocating for clients with local social service agencies organizations, landlords and funding sources. Provide individualized supports to a caseload of up to 25 households, work with participants to develop a housing plan, set goals, and help participants stay on course, and assess needs and connect households to medical or mental health supports as appropriate.

Rate of pay: $23.65 per hour

Please view our full job description here: CSW Homeless Outreach and Support Specialist

Requirements

• •Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline plus two years of community service experience preferred, or combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge are acquired.
• •Knowledge of homelessness, recovery, housing resources, and best practices in integrated care (e.g. trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented systems of care, harm reduction)
• •Effective verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus.
• •Computer experience including database entry; spreadsheets and Microsoft Office.
• •Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population, landlords and other social service providers.
• •Clean driving record, valid driver’s license and access to reliable private transportation must be maintained. Travel as needed within CVOEO’s service areas to meet with clients.

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 time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

Interested in working with us? Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. 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. We’re one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!