Thank you for your interest in working for the Advocacy Center and supporting survivors in our community. Below are the current paid positions available. This page is updated regularly so please check back for the most up to date information.
To apply for a position, please review the qualifications and submit two separate documents (in MS Word or PDF format only):
1. Cover letter; and
2. Resume.
3. For all positions, except Executive Director, please submit as two separate attachments in an email to jobs@actompkins.org
Available Positions (updated 2.10.23):
Position: Executive Director
Schedule: Full Time Exempt Position
Salary: $95,000-$110,000 commensurate with experience
Start Date: Ideally by April 3rd, 2023
Application Process: Submit cover letter & resume to edsearch@actompkins.org
Our team at the Advocacy Center is passionate and dedicated as they strive to meet the self-determined needs of those who receive our services. We are in search of an Executive Director who is responsible for leading all aspects of the administration, programs, and strategic plans of the Advocacy Center. The ideal candidate would share our agency commitment to working from an anti-oppression, harm-reduction, and strengths based trauma-responsive approach. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
To read full job posting: Executive Director 1.23
Position: Domestic Violence Advocate
Schedule: Full time (35 hours/week). After Hours On Call Requirement: Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes from home.
Salary: $17.34-$18.55 hr depending on experience with a $.50 hourly increase after the 6
month provisional employment period is successfully completed. After hours pay (average of 4-5 shifts monthly) provides an additional average $2,500 annually
Start Date: ASAP
Our Domestic Violence Advocates provide support, advocacy and case management services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. For survivors who choose to utilize the legal system, the Domestic Violence Advocate may help them file for Orders of Protection and accompany them to meetings with law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as to any necessary court proceedings. The person in this position will attend bi-monthly multidisciplinary team case meetings working collaboratively with community partners and regularly attends the Tompkins County Integrated Domestic Violence Court with and on behalf of domestic violence survivors. Services are provided individually and through support groups.
The ideal person for this job will find reward in helping survivors of domestic violence and their children as they seek a life free from violence. They will understand the complexities and challenges of domestic violence as they provide trauma informed services. They will be able to respond calmly to crisis situations and will be able to navigate complicated situations. They will be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
To read the full job posting: DV Advocate 12.22
Position: Supportive Housing Advocate
Schedule: 35 hours Full Time. After Hours On Call Requirement: Must be able to respond in person to Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY within 45 minutes from home.
Salary: $17.34-$18.55 hr depending on experience with a $.50 hourly increase after the 6
month provisional employment period is successfully completed. After hours pay (average of 4-5
shifts monthly) provides an additional average $2,500 annually.
Start Date: ASAP
The Supportive Housing Advocate will provide case management, support, and advocacy services to people that are participating in our permanent supportive housing program (.5 of position) for domestic violence survivors as well as residents in our nine-bed confidential domestic violence safe dwelling who are seeking safe housing (.5 of position). The Supportive Housing Advocate will help residents/families build resources that can support future economic security as well as assist with connecting with resources for rent, security deposits, utility setup, relocation costs, and household needs. They will also assist with daily functions at the safe dwelling as needed.
The ideal person for this job will find reward in helping survivors of domestic violence and their
children as they seek a life free from violence. They will understand the complexities and challenges
of domestic violence as they provide trauma informed services. They will feel comfortable meeting
with survivors in their homes. They will be able to respond calmly to crisis situations and will be
able to navigate complicated situations. They will be comfortable working independently as well as
collaboratively.
To read the full job posting: Supportive Housing Advocate 2.23