Valley Court Diversion Programs seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant (flexible 20 hours/week) to work collaboratively with our team of case managers who believe passionately in social justice using restorative approaches. We have created a work environment in which we work hard, support one another professionally and personally – and have fun. To preserve this culture, you must have patience, good judgment, the capacity to learn, and flexibility.
The position requires:
- 2 years of relevant experience and computer and organizational skills. An associate’s degree is preferred.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills. Familiarity with Excel and grant-writing experience is a plus!
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
- fielding phone and in-person inquiries
- managing data, financial, and narrative reports
- coordinating background checks for volunteers and staff
- expunging case files as directed.
We will train the right candidate.
To apply: please submit a letter to ellen@vcdp.org with your contact information, including a brief work history, an explanation of why this job opportunity appeals to you, and what you could bring to our organization.
VCDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing and respecting that all perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service. We make our hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
VCDP explores and addresses our role within the larger structure of societal and institutional racism and injustice. We engage in anti-racism training to understand our own implicit biases and privileges, the foundation and historical roots of our restorative practices among indigenous peoples here and around the world, the roots and current forms of racism, and what it means to be anti-racist. We hold ourselves accountable and promote a justice system that brings dignity, safety, and repair of harm for all. We collect and share data that will help identify inequities in accessing restorative options for people of color in Vermont.