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Program Advocate

CVOEO
St Albans, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a Program Advocate at Voices Against Violence who is responsible for providing direct support and advocacy services to survivors, working within our shelter program, and coordinating services with other systems alongside the advocacy team. This role will provide backup for each of our primary services: including hotline support, outreach, legal advocacy, family support, and general advocacy.

At Voices Against Violence, we believe everyone deserves to live free from violence and abuse. For more than 40 years, we have worked to empower survivors, educate communities, and prevent sexual violence, domestic violence, and stalking through direct services, community education, advocacy, and systems change.

Salary $26.96 - $28.61 per hour

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Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Treat others with dignity and respect regardless of differences based on race ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, culture, class or age.
  • Willingness and ability to work independently during overnight or weekend shifts.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel within the CVOEO service area.
  • Ability to uphold safety standards.


When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further the goal of inclusion at the organizational and community level. We are one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!

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$26.96 - $28.61

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