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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

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