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Weekend Advocate Jobs in Vermont (NOW HIRING)

Case Advocate

Burlington, VT · On-site

$40K/yr

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Weekend Advocate information

What is a weekend advocate?

Weekend Advocates are professionals who provide support, guidance, or representation to individuals or groups during weekends. They often work in social services, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, or advocacy organizations, ensuring help and resources are available outside of standard weekday hours. Their responsibilities may include crisis counseling, providing information about services, and connecting clients to resources. Weekend Advocates play a crucial role in ensuring continuous support for people in need, especially during times when regular office staff may not be available.

What are some common challenges weekend advocates face when balancing high caseloads with limited weekend resources?

Weekend Advocates often encounter high demand for support services while working with fewer onsite resources compared to weekdays. This can require creative problem-solving and strong time management as you coordinate care, communicate with offsite staff, and handle urgent situations. Building solid relationships with community partners and having a thorough understanding of local resources can help you address clients’ needs efficiently. Collaboration and clear documentation are also crucial for ensuring continuity of care when weekday staff return.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend advocate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Advocate, you typically need experience in crisis intervention, knowledge of community resources, and a background in social work or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, hotline systems, and confidentiality protocols is often required. Strong active listening, emotional resilience, and effective communication skills help advocates support clients in high-stress situations. These competencies ensure that clients receive timely, empathetic assistance and appropriate referrals during critical weekend hours.

What cities in Vermont are hiring for Weekend Advocate jobs?

Cities in Vermont with the most Weekend Advocate job openings:

Housing Advocate - Champlain Place - On Call

Burlington, VT

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
51 - 200 employees

$32.18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community?

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


CVOEO is looking for On-call Housing Advocates who need flexibility and extra income to cover regular staff absences and unfilled positions.


Our Housing Advocate will provide a client-centered, trauma-informed support for emergency housing guests and others experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to access safe, sustainable housing. Our Housing Advocates work with clients to secure housing and access essential benefits, and refer people to employment, medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services, and will work with an array of community partners to help clients access options for housing and social services. Addressing barriers to housing and working with our partner agencies to address those barriers is a crucial aspect of this role.  


Please view our job description: Housing Advocate 

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 and direct experience in advocacy and service provision to individuals affected by housing and economic insecurities.  Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area. Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.


Interested in working with us? To apply, please include a cover letter and resume. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. We are one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!