Shelter Advocate

Position Title: Advocate, Drop-In Center

15% Shift Differential for Overnight Shifts, Differential Range: $20.70 to $24.97/hour

Benefits: Groundworks is proud to offer excellent benefits (valued at over $23,000) to our employees -https://tinyurl.com/GW-Benefits-Package
Including 100% coverage by Groundworks of Employee's Individual Health Insurance Premium and Deductible.

Work Site: Drop-In Center at 54 So. Main St. Brattleboro

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Classification: Full-time, Part-Time or Per Diem

Weekly Hours: 8 to 40 hours per week, opportunities for overtime when available.

Hiring for:

• Weekday Evenings
• Weekends
• Per Diem (Substitute)

If you want a position in a supportive team environment that creates real positive change for people in vulnerable situations, Groundworks may be a perfect fit for you.

Groundworks Collaborative was established in 2015 as a result of the merger of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center and Morningside Shelter. We work with people and systems, creating solutions to end hunger and homelessness for all people in our region. Groundworks fosters a team environment that includes a culture of understanding and holds the people we serve in unconditional positive regard without placing blame on the individual client for the vulnerable situation(s) they’re experiencing.

Summary

The Advocate is a frontline staff person in our shelter and housing programs. They are responsible for fostering a healthy and supportive community for and with our clients. Advocates work within a team to manage daily operations and support clients utilizing compassion and a harm reduction approach.

You can see the full job description here: https://tinyurl.com/GWAdvocate

Equal Opportunity Employment

Business activities such as hiring, promotion and compensation of employees, are all conducted without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age and any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. In respecting and valuing the diversity among our employees, and all of those with whom we do business, all Groundworks staff are expected to ensure a working environment that is free from all forms of harassment.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.01 - $24.97 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Brattleboro, VT 05301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25