Community Resiliency Navigator
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity·Burlington, Vermont
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity·Burlington, Vermont
The Navigator guides individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity to identify goals and address immediate needs. They foster connections to essential resources including housing, healthcare, employment, and public benefits.
Description The Community Resilience Navigator serves as a trusted guide for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, food insecurity, social isolation, and other barriers to well-being.
Based in the Community Resource Center (CRC), the Community Resilience Navigator uses a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally responsive approach to partner with participants in identifying goals, addressing immediate needs, building on individual and community strengths, and fostering meaningful connections to housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, education, and other essential resources.
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, or a related field and three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty food insecurity, behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, or other complex life circumstances preferred. Knowledge of CVOEO programs, Coordinated Entry, community resources, public benefits, housing resources, social support programs, and other local service systems preferred. Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the CVOEO service area. Ability to uphold safety standards
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.
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.
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Market context
Behavioral health roles in Vermont often reflect steady demand in community and residential settings, especially for candidates who can support individuals with intellectual disabilities. These positions can be competitive because employers value direct-service experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and reliable transportation for field-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm how your experience matches the role before applying.
