Employment

Youth Advocate
 

Position Classification: Hourly, non-exempt, part-time
Reports to: Associate Director Advocacy and Family Based Services, St. Johnsbury
Location: St. Johnsbury, VT

The Youth Advocate is charged with providing advocacy services for children and youth who have been affected by domestic violence or child sexual abuse. In addition, the Youth Advocate works closely with the Department of Children and Families and the Child Advocacy Center of Caledonia and Southern Essex Counties to support children and families through system advocacy and community partnerships. 
 

Emergency and Transitional Housing Advocate-North

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Position Classification: .75 FTE, hourly, non-exempt

Reports to: Northern Advocacy Program Manager

The Emergency and Transitional Housing Advocate is responsible for providing a safe, supportive, caring environment to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, where options are outlined and the choices are made by the clients. The Emergency and Transitional Housing Advocate is charged with oversight of housing and support services to residents in Umbrella’s Emergency Safe House Apartments and Transitional Housing Program, as well as providing support related to legal matters, economic empowerment, and any other support needed and identified by Umbrella clients.