Pride Center of Vermont is hiring a part-time SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program Advocate. SafeSpace Advocates work in distinct and trauma-sensitive ways with 2STLGBQIA+ Vermonters impacted by domestic and sexual violence, bias, hate, discrimination, harassment, and other types of interpersonal, systemic, and community harms. This position is part of the SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program direct service team that provides advocacy (individual and group support, crisis support, advocacy, information, resource navigation, referrals, accompaniment) for and with 2STLGBQIA+ people impacted by violence and harm. Read on for all the details and a hiring process timeline.
Position Title: SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program Advocate
Job Type: Part Time (18-20 hours/week)
Reports To: SafeSpace Director
Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off
Compensation: $25/hour
Duties and Responsibilities:
Administrative
- Participate in SafeSpace Program meetings, supervision check-ins with the Director of the SafeSpace Anti-Violence Program, and some PCVT all-staff meetings;
- With other staff, support fellow advocates with this work – this can look like encouraging one another to take a break, helping to process a call, etc.
Direct Services
- Participate in at least 20+ hours of basic advocacy training to acquire Vermont Victim and Crisis Worker Privilege as a domestic and sexual violence victim advocate;
- Ongoing professional development to support 2STLGBQIA+ survivors of abuse, violence, and harm both within and outside systems;
- Take regular on-call support line shifts during PCVT business hours;
- Diligent and meticulous documentation in our confidential database of all client-related support.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Lived experience within and/or knowledge of 2STLGBQIA+ communities;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression work;
- 2+ years of anti-violence advocacy experience, relevant experience, and/or related degree;
- Ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize and maintain boundaries effectively.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience supporting survivors of violence (stalking, sexual assault, domestic violence, and dating violence which is often combined with emotional, financial, discrimination, and/or hate violence);
- Exceptional time management skills and follow-through;
- Emotional self-awareness, compassion, healthy sense of humor, commitment to work/life balance, and a desire to be on a team that takes care of one another;
- Working knowledge of Google Suite and/or Microsoft Word.
Hiring Process & Timeline
- Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to emily@pridecentervt.org by
Tuesday, March 18th. Deadline Extended to Tuesday, March 25th! - All applicants will receive a response by Friday, March 28th.
- Interviews will be scheduled on weekdays between March 31st & April 7th.
- Ideal start date is before the end of April, but can be flexible to accommodate other commitments.
Pride Center of Vermont values the leadership of People of Color and 2STLGBQIA+ individuals and strongly encourages people of all traditionally underrepresented identities to apply. We understand that no candidate is likely to meet every qualification listed. If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you can make a positive impact, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we believe that skills can be developed on the job. No applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.