The Housing Stabilization & Retention Services Specialist provides housing support and advocacy services to Vermonters addressing their housing crisis situations and improving housing stability, housing retention services through one-on-one coaching, skill-building and promoting connections to other services. Working within the Housing Advocacy Programs (HAP) team, the Housing Stabilization & Retention Specialist assists and makes referrals to CVOEO educational services as needed.

Please view our full job description here:  Housing Stabilization & Retention Services Specialist 

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.  Housing support, case management and/or basic mediation experience desired. Ability to interact effectively with a diverse population, and other social service providers, and understand poverty, fair housing law, mobile home park law. Effective verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus! 

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? 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 2024 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!