Disability Rights Advocate
Company: Disability Resource Center, Inc.
Location: Peabody
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Disability Rights Advocate/Resource Specialist -About the
Disability Resource Center -The Disability Resource -Center (DRC)
-is a frontline civil rights organization led by people with
disabilities that advocates -for an inclusive and accessible
community for all.--- Our mission is to enhance the independence
and inclusion of people living with disabilities. -We are currently
-seeking -a talented and dedicated Disability Resource Specialist
to join our team.--- -As a Disability Resource -Specialist, -you
will: -
- Educate and advocate with the community in understanding
accessibility and inclusion.
- Assist -consumers in achieving their personal goals and
increased abilities to live independently. - -
- Work with consumers in obtaining -community resources and
-assistance -programs -such as MassHealth, -SSI, -SSDI, -SNAP -and
other resources. - -
- Support people living in nursing homes to transition back into
the community. -This position -requires -fieldwork in the
community, and so applicants must have their own reliable
transportation. ---- -Qualifications: -
- People living with a disability -highly -encouraged to apply.
-
- Bachelor's Degree in human services, a related field, or
equivalent life experience. -
- Excellent interpersonal, -verbal, -and written communication
skills. -
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office word processing and email
applications. -
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Must be committed to Independent Living Philosophy. -This is a
full-time (35 -hour), -benefited -position.------ - -Compensation:
$34,580 to $36,400 depending upon experience. -DRC offers Health
and Dental insurance, 401K -with a 3% match, generous PTO, 12
holidays a year, free Short and Long-Term disability and Life
insurance, and limited tuition reimbursement. -DRC is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities,
women, and persons of color to apply for these positions. - -
Keywords: Disability Resource Center, Inc., Peabody , Disability Rights Advocate, Other , Peabody, Massachusetts
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