What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocate position at Circle?
Title: Advocate
Come join a feminist organization with a focus on social justice. Circle is a nonprofit organization whose work culture is founded in a balance of teamwork and autonomy. Join Circle's collaborative team providing confidential services and supports to domestic and sexual violence victim/survivors throughout Washington County VT. Circle is currently hiring for an Advocate position to work 20 to 40 hours Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
· Satisfactorily complete required trainings and ongoing professional development opportunities including 20 hours of training to obtain Crisis worker privilege
· Provide crisis intervention, immediate support, information, referral, shelter assessments, legal information and safety planning via Circle’s hotline.
· Provide direct supports to victim/survivors and their children through in-person meetings
· Identify community resources and make appropriate referrals for needed services.
· Contribute to the preparation of all required grant reports and statistical data.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to provide trauma informed approaches to working with victim/survivors and their children
· Understanding of domestic and sexual violence as one form of oppression that is interconnected to racism, classism, heterosexism and ableism
-Basic understanding of the systems and process that survivors must negotiate
· Strong organization skills
· Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form
· Ability to develop and maintain strong community partnerships
-Ability to prioritize and pivot between projects and crisis situations
For more information, visit our website at www.circlevt.org
Resume & Cover letter by March 20, 2026. No Phone calls please.
EOE. People of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those who have experienced domestic violence are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21