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Advocate Investigator
DISABILITY RIGHTS FLORIDA
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Tampa, FL
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• Experience: • Advocacy social or human service, 1 year (Preferred)
• information and referral, 1 year (Required)
• outreach and education, 1 year (Required)
• Developing case strategies, 1 year (Preferred)
• Education: • Bachelor's (Required)
• Language: • Spanish, Creole (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Disability Rights Florida was founded in 1977 as the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida and is the third largest Protection and Advocacy system in the nation representing a growing, diverse state. Disability Rights Florida advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to protect and advance the rights, dignity, equal opportunities, self-determination and choices for all people with disabilities. We are a passionate, highly motivated group and we are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Disability Rights Florida offers an excellent comprehensive employee benefit package. Some of the benefits included are paid vacation time, contributed employer medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with an employer 3% match, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The Advocacy, Education and Outreach (AEO) team is accepting applications for an Advocate/Investigator. The ideal candidate would have several years of professional experience advocating on behalf of individuals with disabilities. This position specifically focuses in the area of special education and the Rehabilitation Act. The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds, verbally and in writing, as well as a demonstrated interest in disability rights and a commitment to social justice advocacy are required. Excellent research and writing skills, along with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks are also essential to this position.
Advocate Investigator
(Bilingual preferred)
Full-time, non-exempt position
LOCATION : This position will be located in Tampa or Hollywood, Florida. (Currently staff are working remotely due to the COVID).
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Advocates share responsibility with other Disability Rights Florida program staff for providing information, technical assistance, outreach, and training. The advocate works under attorney supervision and depending on the team or grant works directly with the client to gather facts necessary to advocate effectively on the client’s behalf before service providers or state agencies. Advocates are expected to successfully resolve assigned issues using authorized strategies to include negotiation, outreach, education, training, information and referral or other appropriate activity on behalf of clients of Disability Rights Florida.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responds to requests for information from clients or representatives and provides information, referral and technical assistance as provided by federal funders.
• Represents the client’s interests in meetings, negotiations, mediations and administrative proceedings as authorized and under attorney supervision.
• Develops case strategies based on client information, on-site investigations and thorough research.
• Develops and conducts outreach, education and training for clients and their families, community groups, public policy makers, state agency staff and other stakeholders, as assigned.
• Advocates for the enforcement of the civil rights of people with disabilities as provided by law and regulation.
• Performs thorough and accurate research, analysis, documentation and case preparation
• Participates in team meetings and in organizational events, collaborates on cross-team projects and works to enhance the visibility of the organization and further the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications:
§ Education equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree.
§ Advocacy experience in either social or human service, government, public interest, legal or health care environments required.
§ Ability to travel up to 40% of the time for out of town meetings, trainings or outreach activities.
§ Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, centers and offices. Some lifting and carrying of files up to 10 pounds required.
To apply:
Please visit http://disabilityrightsflorida.org/careers for instructions on how to submit the required Disability Rights Florida application, a resume and sample writing. Deadline to apply is October 15, 2020.
Our organization values diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.
DFWP/EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Experience:
• Advocacy social or human service: 1 year (Preferred)
• information and referral: 1 year (Required)
• outreach and education: 1 year (Required)
• Developing case strategies: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
• Spanish, Creole (Preferred)