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Why Join the Vermont CARES Team?

  • Make a Tangible Impact: At Vermont CARES, every team member plays a crucial role in making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and people who use drugs. Your work directly contributes to improving health outcomes and is life saving for countless Vermonters.
  • Passionate Community: Join a group of dedicated professionals and people with lived and living experience who share a common mission. The camaraderie and mutual support within the Vermont CARES team are unparalleled, fostering a positive and compassionate work environment.
  • Continuous Learning: Vermont CARES is committed to the professional growth of its team members. Benefit from regular training sessions, workshops, and opportunities to attend conferences, ensuring you stay at the forefront of HIV care and Harm Reduction knowledge.
  • Innovative Approach: Be a part of an organization that is always looking for better ways to serve the community. Vermont CARES is known for its innovative programs and approaches, ensuring that the services provided are effective and relevant.
  • Diverse Roles: Whether you have experience in this work or not there is opportunity here. We welcome lived and living experience to our team. Maybe your background is in healthcare, community engagement, advocacy, or administration, Vermont CARES offers a range of roles that cater to various skills and passions.
  • Work-Life Balance: Vermont CARES understands the importance of a balanced life. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to a greater cause.
  • Beautiful Vermont Setting: Experience the beauty and serenity of Vermont. Working in such a picturesque environment can be a daily source of inspiration and rejuvenation.
  • Be a Voice for Change: Vermont CARES is not just about direct services; it’s also about advocacy. Play a role in shaping policies and public perceptions related to HIV/AIDS and Drug Use ensuring a more inclusive and informed society free of discrimination and harmful stigma.
  • Growth Opportunities: As a dynamic organization, Vermont CARES frequently presents opportunities for career advancement. As the organization grows and evolves, so can your role within it.
  • Fulfilling Work: At the end of the day, the work at Vermont CARES is deeply fulfilling. Knowing that you are part of an organization that directly improves lives offers a sense of purpose that few other jobs can match.

Current Open Position

SSP Program Provider FTE. Career Opportunity (St. Johnsbury)
This position will take part in all aspects of the Syringe Service Program – distributing harm reduction supplies, assembling safer use kits, conducting drug checking services, and supporting participants in accessing other health and social services or connecting them to additional resources as needed. This role is essential in increasing access to lifesaving services and supplies.
There are two main responsibilities of this position: provide office-based services three days a week in St. Johnsbury and mobile services in the Northeast Kingdom two days a week. This job requires significant travel, including monthly staff meetings in Burlington. A driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
We believe you will be successful in this role if you:
  • Enjoy being in a different environment every day.
  • Look forward to meeting new people throughout our state.
  • Create quick and positive rapport.
  • Can self-regulate in high-pressure situations.
  • Lean into flexible over rigid scheduling based on the needs of the program.
Full-time hourly position (37.5 hours) based in St. Johnsbury with great benefits (health, dental, vision, generous CTO, mileage reimbursement).  Salary $37,000-$40,000.
Send a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Bolton by email at jobs@vtcares.org  Position open until filled.

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees with respect, dignity and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of criminal justice history, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression or identity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected class. We encourage those with lived experience with drug use to apply.