Disability Rights Tennessee
Advocate
Disability Rights Tennessee
Job Summary
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) seeks an Advocate to provide legally based advocacy services to individuals with disabilities:
- who seek assistance from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or Centers for Independent Living
- who receive social security benefits and have employment issues
- during the voting process
This position will be based in the western half of Tennessee.
Position requires occasional travel throughout the state, full vaccination against COVID-19, and ability to obtain clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management.
Job Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- interview individuals and review records
- maintain clear documentation
- participate in meetings to resolve client issues
- identify and utilize federal laws/regulations and state program policies to resolve issues
- conduct outreach, information gathering, and presentations
- provide input into public policy efforts and revisions
- participate in and provide professional development activities
- participate in councils, boards, and committees
Qualifications
Keys to Success:
- Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, human services or related field preferred. Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years or more of related experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Extensive advocacy or related background may be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
- To be successful in this job, you must possess these values, skills and abilities:
- initiative to work independently in a remote environment
- commitment to increasing knowledge of the disability community
- strong communication skills
- strong organizational and time management skills
- ability to work well in teams
- strong research skills and attention to detail
- sound professional judgment
- Microsoft Office 365 proficiency and ability to learn to use online database
- professional personal presentation
- ability to occasionally travel throughout the state
Additional Information
Benefits
What Else You Should Know
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of DRT’s mission, values, and daily practice. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our team including but not limited to candidates with disabilities, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, professionals from various generations, and veterans.
- The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day)
- In-office work will be required at times. Remote work will be allowed for this position.
- The role will require occasional travel, and a valid driver’s license and insurance are necessary.
- Home internet is required but technology will be provided by DRT.
- This position is based in the western half of Tennessee.
- Successful candidate must be eligible to obtain government clearance by the United States Government Office of Personnel Management
The salary for this position ranges from $45,000 to $47,500. The exact salary depends on experience and skills. We offer excellent benefits such as flexible schedule, remote work, maternity/paternity leave, paid federal and state holidays, and insurance options including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability.
How to Apply
What Now?
If this seems like you, please send a resume and cover letter to Ann Anderson, Human Resources and Finance Director at anna@disabilityrightstn.org
If you have questions about the position, reach out to Becky Allen, Program Director at beckya@disabilityrightstn.org
Details
- Date Posted: May 5, 2023
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Other
- Service Area: Social / Human Services
- Salary Range: 45,000-47,500