Job Description

Title: Advocate

Do you want to help end violence in your community? Circle is currently hiring for a part-time Advocate position. This position will join Circle's collaborative team in a well-supported environment, and will provide services and supports to domestic and sexual violence victim/survivors throughout Washington County VT. The Advocate position is instrumental in ensuring that our confidential services are effective and victim/survivor-driven.

Responsibilities:

Provide crisis intervention, immediate support, information, referral, shelter assessments, legal information and safety planning via Circle's hotline.

Provide direct supports to victim/survivors and their children through in-person meetings

Identify community resources and make appropriate referrals for needed services.

Contribute to the preparation of all required grant reports and statistical data.

Satisfactorily complete required trainings and ongoing professional development opportunities including 20 hours of training to obtain Crisis worker privilege

Qualifications:

Ability to provide trauma informed approaches to working with victim/survivors and their children

Understanding of domestic and sexual violence as one form of oppression that is interconnected to racism, classism, heterosexism and ableism.

Organization and ability to prioritize projects and crisis situations

Basic understanding of the systems and processes which victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence are involved with
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form

Ability to develop and maintain strong community partnerships

Ability to multitask in an empowering and demanding environment

Willingness and ability to be on-call on scheduled weekdays and evenings.

For more information, visit our website at www.circlevt.org

Resume & Cover letter by July 31, 2024

. No Phone calls please.

EOE. People of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those who have experienced domestic violence are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person