Legal Services Coordinator

Voices Against Violence works towards the elimination of domestic and sexual violence and stalking through direct service, education and systems change. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity / Voices Against Violence program seeks a motivated professional with a passion for this mission to be responsible for providing direct support and advocacy services to survivors and coordinating the legal advocacy and single day docket programs. Duties include survivor defined and systems advocacy, community outreach, and project planning/leadership.  Please view our job description:  Legal Services Coordinator

If you have a Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services / Educational field or related education and experience; knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and the legal system; trauma informed; experience working in a crisis oriented setting; excellent verbal and written communication skills - bilingual abilities are a plus; and excellent organizational, interpersonal and collaborative skills while promoting the core values of the organization, we’d like to hear from you!    

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, and a retirement plan. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:  VAVlegalsvcs2019@cvoeo.org   The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found.  To learn more please visit:   www.voicesagainstviolence.org  

Advocate – St. Albans

Voices Against Violence works towards the elimination of domestic and sexual violence and stalking through direct service, education and systems change. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity / Voices Against Violence program seeks a motivated professional with a passion for this mission to be responsible for providing direct support and advocacy services to survivors, coordinating services with other systems and community outreach.  

We’re looking for 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 to provide support and advocacy services to victims and their children.  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 is required.  Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence; trauma informed; and experience working in a crisis oriented environment preferred.  Must possess excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while promoting the core values of the organization.  A valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle is necessary. Please submit resume and cover letter via email to: vavadvocate2019@cvoeo.org   No phone calls, please.  Position will remain open until filled.

This is a 40 hours/week position with excellent benefits.  Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends at events or meetings required.  To learn more about this position please view our job description:  Advocate  or visit www.voicesagainstviolence.org

Outreach Advocate/Educator – St. Albans

Voices Against Violence works towards the elimination of domestic and sexual violence and stalking through direct service, education and systems change. The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity / Voices Against Violence program seeks a motivated professional with a passion for this mission to be responsible for providing support and advocacy services to victims/survivors, providing outreach to the community and specific underserved populations, training/education to service providers, schools and teens as part of a team and participating in collaborative systems work in service area.

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 is required.  Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence; trauma informed; and experience working in a crisis oriented environment preferred.  Must possess excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills while promoting the core values of the organization.  A valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle is necessary. Please submit resume and cover letter via email to: VAVedcoord2019@cvoeo.org  No phone calls, please.  Position will remain open until filled.

This is a 40 hours/week position with excellent benefits.  Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends at events or meetings required.  To learn more about this position please view our job description:  Outreach Advocate / Educator or visit www.voicesagainstviolence.org

AFTER HOURS HOTLINE ADVOCATE

This position is responsible for responding to after hour hotline calls providing crisis intervention, support, and advocacy.  The Advocate will respond to requests for shelter, as well as respond to any after hour shelter emergencies, law enforcement and hospital calls and requests for protection orders.  The Advocate will alternate weeks and be paid an hourly wage for any calls and call outs.  Please view our job description:  After Hours Hotline Advocate.

Bachelors in Human Services or equivalent education and experience is preferred.  Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence, trauma informed, and experience working in a crisis oriented environment preferred.    Training provided.  Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal and collaborative skills while promoting the core values of the organization.   A valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle is necessary.  

Please send cover letter and resume to vavhotline2019@cvoeo.org 
 

To learn more, please visit www.cvoeo.org/careers.  To learn more about Voices Against Violence please visit www.voicesagainstviolence.org   Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is found. 

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