Program Advocate

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity In; Saint Albans (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Retirement Plan

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Voices Against Violence seeks a Program Advocate to provide direct support and advocacy to survivors, working within our shelter program and coordinating services with other systems alongside the advocacy team.

The role supports hotline, outreach, legal advocacy, family and general advocacy, contributing to a cohesive service network. Applicants must have a Bachelors in Human Services or related experience and be able to travel within the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service field or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a non-judgmental, positive manner.
• Willingness to travel within service area and work odd shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and advocacy services to survivors.
• Coordinate services with shelter program and other systems with advocacy team.
• Assist with hotline support, outreach, and legal advocacy as needed.
• Support family and general advocacy efforts within the program.

Skills

Motivated

Responsible

Non-judgmental

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

We are seeking a Program Advocate at Voices Against Violence who is responsible for providing direct support and advocacy services to survivors, working within our shelter program, and coordinating services with other systems alongside the advocacy team. This role will provide backup for each of our primary services: including hotline support, outreach, legal advocacy, family support, and general advocacy.

At Voices Against Violence, we believe everyone deserves to live free from violence and abuse. For more than 40 years, we have worked to empower survivors, educate communities, and prevent sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking through direct services, community education, advocacy, and systems change.

Salary $26.96 - $28.61 per hour

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.

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. We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field, (Social Work, Counseling…) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired.
• A highly motivated and responsible individual with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a non-judgmental, positive and competent manner.
• Treat others with dignity and respect regardless of differences based on race ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, culture, class or age.
• Willingness and ability to work independently during overnight or weekend shifts.
• 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.
• Ability to uphold safety standards.