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

Peer Advocate Counselor

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; also, computer proficiency, including data entry and social media skills.

Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel around the Bennington area a must. Job is located in our branch office in Bennington.

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

This is a 37.50 hour a week position located in our Bennington office. Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour plus benefits.

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received.

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

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 position:

Peer Advocate in our Rutland office, 30 hours/week

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.

Candidate must have ability to work as a mentor, educator and advocate in individual and group settings. Other skills required: knowledge about local resources; understanding of issues affecting the disability community; 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.

Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel around Rutland County, neighboring towns, and periodically to our main office in Montpelier is a must.

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

Rate of pay is $16.00 per hour plus an excellent benefit package, 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.

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

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