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Advocacy Program Director - Newport
Status: Full time, 40 hours/week, exempt
Supervised By: Executive Director
Location: Newport
The Advocacy Program Director –Newport is charged with leading Umbrella’s Advocacy Program in Newport serving Orleans and N. Essex counties. The program supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal advocacy and other support services. The Program Director is responsible for supervising and supporting three advocates as well as After-Hours Advocates. The Director is responsible for all aspects of Advocacy North program development and management as well as grant and special project management. The Director's leadership will help to maintain a supportive, participatory, ethical and committed environment for staff and clients. Finally, Director will lead outreach and community collaboration opportunities in Orleans and N. Essex counties.