
Employment
Join Our Team of Incredible Advocates
Advocate – Full Time
Disability Rights Vermont is looking to hire a full-time advocate to assist individuals with disabilities. Position works under the supervision of an attorney.
Duties will include:
- Outreach to psychiatric facilities and other treatment settings, possibly including corrections
- Conduct investigations into abuse, neglect, and serious rights violations
- Advocacy work both for individual clients and for systemic issues in the community and/or in the legislature
- Work with victims of crime who have disabilities
Qualifications:
- High school degree
- Personal or professional experience with persons with disabilities is a plus
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Candidates with post-secondary education and/or 2-5 years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Please apply by sending a cover letter explaining your interest in advocating for people with disabilities, resume, and contact information for 3 references to:
Nicole Chicoine (she/her)
Administrative Coordinator
nicole@disabilityrightsvt.org
141 Main St. / Suite 7
Montpelier, VT 05602