Advocacy Program Director

Job Description

Advocacy Program Director – St. Johnsbury

Status: Full time, 40 hours/week, exempt
Supervised By: Executive Director
Location: St. Johnsbury

JOB SUMMARY:

The Advocacy Program Director is charged with ensuring the overall impact of the Advocacy Program in
St. Johnsbury. They are responsible for staff supervision (3), all aspects of Advocacy South program development and management as well as grant and special project management. Their leadership will help to maintain a supportive, participatory, ethical and committed environment for staff. Finally, they will lead outreach and community collaboration opportunities in St. Johnsbury in partnership with the
Executive Director in order to further evolve Umbrella’s coordinated community response to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking in Caledonia, and S. Essex
Counties.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Direct Service
a. Provide supervision and support to staff advocates (2 Housing Advocates, Advocacy

Hotline Coordinator/Legal Advocate) as needed, including after hours. b. In partnership with Advocacy Hotline Coordinator/Legal Advocate: i. Ensure adequate staffing of office and after-hours hotline, support groups and other program services. ii. Ensure timely, accurate data collection. c. Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with VAWA standards and best practice guidelines from the field. d. Facilitate weekly staff meetings to ensure clear communication and client coordination. e. In partnership with Housing Advocates: i. Oversee implementation of Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Program f. Provide direct service as needed, including serving as a resource to on-call staff.

2. Outreach a. Develop and build upon partnerships with community organizations, agencies and programs to best meet our mission including facilitating trainings, developing collaborative initiatives and providing outreach materials.

b. Facilitate monthly Domestic Violence Task Force meetings and other collaborative meetings when feasible/appropriate. c. Coordinate planning and implementation of awareness month activities and other related campaigns in conjunction with Social Change department and Newport office.

3. Program Administration a. Develop policies, procedures and practices as needed to ensure effective and consistent services. b. Ensure all program reports are supported accurately and on time. c. Channel information between program staff, the ED, etc. – includes writing monthly board reports, annual progress reports and other reports as requested by funders, the community or the ED. d. Play an active role in organization’s Leadership Team. e. Coordinate with Advocacy Program Director – Newport to evolve Advocacy Policies and other cross-site projects as needed. f. Attend board meetings and committee meetings as requested g. Attend meetings with grant partners and state network as requested or required by funders h. Work with ED on planning, budgeting and evaluation. i. Perform any appropriate activities as requested by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) A high degree of demonstrated ability in the following areas is required:

• Staff management & mentorship
• Group facilitation & workshop presentation
• Oral and written communication including online platforms (Zoom, etc.)
• Data collection and analysis
• Organization and ability to prioritize projects
• Trauma informed approaches to working with survivors
• Minimum of two years experience in the field of domestic/sexual violence, education, prevention, or closely related work
• Understanding of sexual violence as one form of oppression and awareness of connections between sexism, racism, classism, homophobia, heterosexism and ableism to violence.
• Experience interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

2) Education/Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in human services, psychology, sociology, education or a related field from an accredited university. Master’s degree in related field, a plus.

COMPENSATION:
Range: $47,000 – $60,320/ year. Commensurate with experience.

ABOUT UMBRELLA
Umbrella has been elevating the voices of women, families, and survivors of interpersonal violence in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont since 1976. Our programs seek to enhance the lives of everyone in our community by promoting safety, respect, and education throughout the lifespan. From improving access to quality early child care and education to providing advocacy, emergency shelter, crisis services, and community education to those affected by domestic and sexual violence and stalking,
Umbrella works to empower NEK residents to live safe and self-directed lives. Our mission is to cultivate a Northeast Kingdom where all people thrive, free from abuse and oppression.

Umbrella provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $60,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Johnsbury, VT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Can you please include a cover letter with your application?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location