Staff & Employment

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Staff Directory

VCIL is people with disabilities, helping people with disabilities. At this time, 80% of our staff are people with significant disabilities. We understand what it takes to help others.

Below is our Staff Directory, click an email link or call the number listed below to contact a staff member.

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT VCIL

If your Peer Advocate Counselor isn't listed below, please call (802) 229-0501.

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Colleen Arcodia

Peer Advocate Counselor

(802) 447-0574
carcodia@vcil.org

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Nathan “Nate” Besio

Peer Advocate Counselor Coordinator

(802) 861-3092
nbesio@vcil.org

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Susan Britto

Home Access Program Specialist

(802) 224-1827
sbritto@vcil.org

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Jessie Butterfield

Peer Advocate Counselor

(802) 772-7042
jbutterfield@vcil.org

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Krista Coombs

Long Covid Advocate

(802) 224-1828
krista@vcil.org

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Sarah Fish

Finance & Operations Officer

(802) 224-1812
sarah@vcil.org

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Khol Hitchcock

Peer Advocate Counselor

(802) 254-6851
khol@vcil.org

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Marla Hood

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Valerie Hughes

Deaf Independence Coordinator

(802) 275-0099 (VP)
Val@vcil.org

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Peter Johnke

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Allison Joyal

Meals on Wheels Coordinator

(802) 224-1823
allison@vcil.org

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Helena Kehne

Peer Advocate Counselor

(802) 861-2896
helena@vcil.org

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Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyie

Youth Transition Coordinator

(802) 224-1806
sefakor@vcil.org

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Danielle LaRoe

Home Access Program Specialist

(802) 224-1816
danielle@vcil.org

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Kate Larose

Pandemic Equity Coordinator

(802) 224-1818
kate@vcil.org

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Sarah Launderville

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Wendy Lyons

Peer Advocate Counselor

(802) 442-1876
wendy@vcil.org

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Linda Schwaner

Development Director

(802) 224-1819
lindas@vcil.org

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Randi Miller

Business Office Coordinator

(802) 224-1804
randi@vcil.org

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Nick Morlan

Information, Referral & Assistance / EDP Specialist

(802) 861-3091
nick@vcil.org

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Charlie Murphy

Peer Advocate Counselor Coordinator

(802) 445-3015
cmurphy@vcil.org

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Kevin Plant

Database Assistant

(802) 861-3090
kevinp@vcil.org

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Cara Sachs

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Susan Sanderson

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Patricia Tedesco

Program Services Manager

(802) 224-1826
ptedesco@vcil.org

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Anna Tosi

Executive Assistant

(802) 224-1820
anna@vcil.org

Job Opportunities

VCIL is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities.

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

Meals on Wheels/SWFF Specialist

This is a 37.50 hour a week position.

The successful candidate will possess excellent administrative, communication and record keeping skills, be detail oriented, organized and motivated. The successful candidate will have knowledge of basic computer programs such as Word and Excel, and database experience is extremely helpful.

This position supports and is supervised by the Meals on Wheels Coordinator. VCIL’s MOW’s program provides meals for people with disabilities under the age of 60. Making and returning phone calls is a big part of this position.

The Sue Williams Freedom Fund (SWFF) Specialist will process applications from peers for assistive technology and determine eligibility for the program, in addition to helping find sources for leveraged funding.

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.

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

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

Peer Advocate Counselor

This is a 30.00 hour a week position.

Candidate must have personal experience with a disability and an ability to work in partnership with people with disabilities, assisting and empowering them by working toward independent living goals. The PAC 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 Central Vermont and neighboring communities is a must. Job is located in our central office in Montpelier.

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.

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

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