Employment

Join the CVCOA team and help us build a world where aging is honored.

Work at an organization that cares as much about you as the clients it serves!

Our employees appreciate their health insurance benefits, employer paid retirement plan contributions, flexibility, professional development opportunities, and positive work environment.

We are the leading experts and advocates in healthy aging for central Vermonters. One of five Area Agencies on Aging serving seniors and their families in Vermont, Central Vermont Council on Aging serves adults 60 and older living in Central Vermont, their caregivers, partners, and families without discrimination and regardless of income. 

Looking for a place to work, grow and collaborate with amazing coworkers & benefits? Come join our team!

*Sign on Bonus of $1,000 for qualified applicants!*

Supporting Central Vermonters to Age with Dignity and Choice

Central Vermont Council on Aging is an innovative agency dedicated to quality services for older persons living in Central Vermont. We believe in and promote employee wellbeing through our wellness committee activities, generous paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurances, and a commitment to work-life balance. Salary is based on experience.

Central Vermont Council on Aging is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from veterans, mature workers, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

 

Current Openings

Case Manager ( Multiple Positions)

32-40 Hours per week

Based in our Barre Office, the Case Manager will work with older persons to remain in their homes through creative connections with state and community resources. We are looking for new team members who work well with others and can empathize with their needs, are comfortable with computers, are strong communicators and are enthusiastic to learn and grow as professionals. The successful applicant will also have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, reliable transportation, experience with data entry and a working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with senior populations and public benefits programs is preferred. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

For more information about this position, click here .

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Family Caregiver Support Specialist

20 hours per week

We are pleased to announce that we are expanding our Family Caregiver Support Program to include a new position of Support Specialist! This is a part-time position and will be based at our Barre Office. The Family Caregiver Support Specialist assists persons providing and ensuring care of loved ones to gain information, support and access to services that promote the wellbeing of the caregiver as they see to the needs of others. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

This position has flexibility for a combination of in-person and remote work for weekly schedule.

For more information about this position, click here .

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AmeriCorps Volunteer Outreach Member

30-40 hours per week

Central Vermont Council on Aging has an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community engagement, direct service to others, and improving the lives of older Central Vermonters. This AmeriCorps Volunteer Outreach Member will build partnerships with community members and organizations to create a local network of direct support services for older Vermonters. This individual will also recruit and engage volunteers to provide short-term services to help people age in place.  

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to transition to a new career or desire an enriching gap year. No experience necessary.

This is half time and requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 6 months. The position begins as early as March 1st and ends August 31st, 2024. Member receives a living allowance of $15,565, and an education award of $3,447.50 (pre-tax). 

This position can also be a 12-week quarter time positoin with a flexible start date this spring and ending on August 31st, 2024. For a quarter time position, member recieves a living allowance of $8,080 (pre-tax) and an education award of $1824.07 (pre-tax).

Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. This position is in partnership with the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps).

Applications accepted on a rolling basis; open until filled.

For a detailed position description visit https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions or contact Luke Rackers, Director of Community Engagement, at 802-479-1953 or [email protected].

 

 

CVCOA Employment Policy

Equal Opportunity:
CVCOA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, need for health insurance, or disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

ADA:
It is the policy of CVCOA to comply with all of the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. We will also make a reasonable accommodation whenever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided that the individual is qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on our organization, in conformance with state and federal laws.

Antidiscrimination:
In order to achieve work relationships among employees, supervisors, and managers at every level which are free from any form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment or  intimidation, no party shall discriminate against or harass any employee because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, need for health insurance, disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Immigration Compliance Policy:
CVCOA is committed to employing only people who are United States citizens or who are aliens legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not illegally discriminate because of a person’s citizens or national origin.

Because we comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, every new employee at CVCOA is required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and show documents that prove identity and employment eligibility within three business days of commencing employment.

Unlawful Harassment Prohibited:
CVCOA intends to provide a work environment that is pleasant, professional, and free from unlawful behaviors, such as sexual harassment and discrimination that interfere with work performance. Unlawful harassment of any sort will not be tolerated.  This includes harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, marital or civil union status, sexual orientation, place of birth, citizenship, military or veteran status, need for health insurance, or disability, or such other characteristics as may be protected by state or federal law.

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