Disability Services Advocate
ARISE Child and Family Services ARISE Child and Family Services Madison, NY Madison, NY Full-time Full-time $18 - $21 an hour $18 - $21 an hour Job Title:
Disability Rights Advocate, Grade 5 Reports to:
Assistant Director of Independent Living Services FLSA Status/Schedule:
Non-Exempt; 37.
5 hours per week Location:
Cayuga County ARISE's mission is to work with people of all abilities to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate.
Job
Summary:
The Disability Rights Advocate provides education and technical assistance to the community to remove barriers and increase access as well as supports individuals one-on-one to obtain needed services and improve quality of life.
The advocate will use the Americans with Disabilities Act, housing regulations, public benefits and other local, state and federal laws that affect the rights of individuals with disabilities to promote equal access and opportunity.
Services are provided in Cayuga Counties.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred; or, equivalent combination of education and related experience working in the disability advocacy field and/or with persons with disabilities General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent advocacy skills and ability to form collaborative relationships Clean driver license and reliable, insured, inspected vehicle Computer proficiency
Essential Functions:
Educate and empower people with disabilities to make well-informed decisions regarding options for housing, education, employment, etc.
Assist with identifying and accessing community-based supports, including but not limited to:
affordable housing and housing subsidies, SNAP, HEAP, Section 8, employment supports Provide person centered services to individuals seeking long-term care supports and services by phone and in person Conduct education and awareness presentations to community partners, groups, and individuals about ARISE supports and services Actively participate in community groups including the Long Term Care Council and No Wrong Door Implementation Team Provide appropriate referrals to other ARISE services and/or community-based agencies Build relationships with providers, businesses and government agencies to further equal access for people with disabilities Represent ARISE at events, public hearings and community meetings at which representation of individuals with disabilities is important Support the Center's system advocacy efforts as directed by supervisor Complete and maintain all participant service record documentation Attend staff and team meetings as directed by supervisor Provide accurate and timely documentation of activities in ARISE's database and provide essential information for completion of agency reports to funders Uphold code of ethics, code of conduct and all ARISE policies and procedures Exercise sound judgment as a matter of course, and hold protected health information and other sensitive information in the strictest of confidence in accordance with ARISE and HIPAA policies Consistently represent ARISE professionally by demonstrating the highest ethical standards Perform other duties as assigned.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Disability Rights Advocate, Grade 5 Reports to:
Assistant Director of Independent Living Services FLSA Status/Schedule:
Non-Exempt; 37.
5 hours per week Location:
Cayuga County ARISE's mission is to work with people of all abilities to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate.
Job
Summary:
The Disability Rights Advocate provides education and technical assistance to the community to remove barriers and increase access as well as supports individuals one-on-one to obtain needed services and improve quality of life.
The advocate will use the Americans with Disabilities Act, housing regulations, public benefits and other local, state and federal laws that affect the rights of individuals with disabilities to promote equal access and opportunity.
Services are provided in Cayuga Counties.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred; or, equivalent combination of education and related experience working in the disability advocacy field and/or with persons with disabilities General knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent advocacy skills and ability to form collaborative relationships Clean driver license and reliable, insured, inspected vehicle Computer proficiency
Essential Functions:
Educate and empower people with disabilities to make well-informed decisions regarding options for housing, education, employment, etc.
Assist with identifying and accessing community-based supports, including but not limited to:
affordable housing and housing subsidies, SNAP, HEAP, Section 8, employment supports Provide person centered services to individuals seeking long-term care supports and services by phone and in person Conduct education and awareness presentations to community partners, groups, and individuals about ARISE supports and services Actively participate in community groups including the Long Term Care Council and No Wrong Door Implementation Team Provide appropriate referrals to other ARISE services and/or community-based agencies Build relationships with providers, businesses and government agencies to further equal access for people with disabilities Represent ARISE at events, public hearings and community meetings at which representation of individuals with disabilities is important Support the Center's system advocacy efforts as directed by supervisor Complete and maintain all participant service record documentation Attend staff and team meetings as directed by supervisor Provide accurate and timely documentation of activities in ARISE's database and provide essential information for completion of agency reports to funders Uphold code of ethics, code of conduct and all ARISE policies and procedures Exercise sound judgment as a matter of course, and hold protected health information and other sensitive information in the strictest of confidence in accordance with ARISE and HIPAA policies Consistently represent ARISE professionally by demonstrating the highest ethical standards Perform other duties as assigned.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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