The Vermont Center for Independent Living, a statewide disability justice organization, is currently seeking a candidate for the following positions:

Peer Advocate

30 hours per week position in the Rutland office.

• Candidate must have an individual disability and an ability to work in
  partnership with people with disabilities, assisting and empowering them by working toward independent living goals. This position will participate in outreach activities and provide technical assistance to increase community options and supports.
• Candidate must have ability to work as a mentor, educator and advocate in individual and group settings.
• Other skills required: knowledge about accessing local resources; understanding of issues affecting individuals with disabilities, including barriers to housing, transportation and employment; and computer proficiency, including data entry and social media skills.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel around Rutland County, neighboring towns, and periodically to our main office in Montpelier Vermont is a must.
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently, but also be willing and able to work as part of a team.

Join a great team committed to our mission and great benefits, including yearly time off, 15.5 holidays, 10 vacation days (once accrued and increases with years of service), 10 sick days and 3 personal days. VCIL insurance benefits include health, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD as well as an HRA account of $750 annually and occasional 403b contributions when voted by the VCIL Board of Directors. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour plus benefits.

Please send cover letter and resume to Sue Booth VCIL 11 East State Street, Montpelier VT 05602. It may be sent by email to suebooth@vcil.org.

Nursing Home Transition Advocate

This is a 37.50 hour a week position.

Help individuals with disabilities live their best lives in the community as a nursing home transition advocate. This unique position works in partnership with people with disabilities, the state of Vermont, community partners and nursing homes to help individuals work on goals of living in the community and in their own homes.

Position includes one on one peer support and advocacy, outreach to nursing homes and other community partners, and systems advocacy.

This is a grant funded position for 2-4 years.

Candidate must have individual experience with a disability and the ability to advocate for, and work in partnership with people with disabilities, assisting and empowering them to live more independently through peer support. Statewide outreach to nursing homes and other stake holders will be a critical role.

Candidate must have strong organizational skills to comply with required grant documentation. Including, knowledge about accessing local resources; understanding of personal assistant services, understanding of issues affecting individuals with disabilities, such as barriers to housing, transportation and employment. Computer proficiency, including data entry and social media skills necessary.

Access to a reliable vehicle and travel state-wide is a must.

Candidate must have the ability to work independently, but also be willing and able to work as part of a team.

Join a great team, committed to our mission, and an organization offering great benefits, including yearly time off, 15.5 holidays, 10 vacation days (once accrued and increases with years of service), 10 sick days and 3 personal days. VCIL insurance benefits include health, dental, vision, life,STD/LTD as well as an HRA account of $750 annually and occasional 403bcontributions when voted by the VCIL Board of Directors.

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.

Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour plus benefits.

People with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter and resume to Sue Booth VCIL 11 East State Street, Montpelier VT 05602. It may be sent by email to suebooth@vcil.org.