Advocacy Coordinator(4907-61)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

3 weeks vacation

Personal days

Sick days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA option

Free medical care

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

OPERS retirement

Job summary

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services seeks an advocate and outreach professional to develop education and advocacy initiatives for teachers, families, and community partners. The role focuses on coordinating trainings, building partnerships, and advancing accessibility for people served.

You will support staff with trainings, collaborate with providers, and attend community events to promote developmental disabilities perspectives and advocacy opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, special education, psychology, or related field.
• Three years of full-time paid work experience in programs or services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement agency-wide education, outreach, and advocacy initiatives for teachers, transition professionals, staff, developmental disabilities providers, families, advocates, and community partners.
• Provide ongoing advocacy trainings, education, and opportunities responsive to the needs of people served and their families; support staff in facilitating trainings.
• Partner with developmental disabilities providers and community organizations to create regular, person-led advocacy opportunities and increase community awareness.

Skills

Advocacy

Education & outreach

Community partnerships

Training delivery

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, special education, psychology, or related field

Job description

At Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. Our team makes that possible every day — and we're looking for people who want their work to matter.

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the people we serve, where every member feels valued, supported, and set up to succeed.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Are driven by purpose and find fulfillment in improving the lives of others
• Communicate clearly and compassionately — in writing and in person
• Want to grow within an organization that invests in its people and its community

What we offer:

Competitive Pay

• Starting salary is based on experience: $31.25/hr. ($58,900/yr) with no experience, up to $39.00/hr. ($73,600/yr) with 10+ years in the same role
• Hourly role paid bi-weekly

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work-from-home options
• 3 weeks’ vacation accrual per year with 1 week allocated immediately upon hire
• 3 personal days per year
• 15 sick days allocated upon hire; accrues at 15 days per year after year one with unlimited accrual
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; HRA available for those who opt out of medical coverage
• FREE medical care and prescriptions through Marathon Health
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Wellness incentives and a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Ohio Public Employees' Retirement System (OPERS): 10% employee / 14% employer contribution

A typical day in this role is focused on building advocacy, connection, and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. You’ll coordinate trainings and outreach, support advocates and families, partner with community organizations, attend meetings and events, and help identify and address accessibility barriers. You’ll also coordinate events, track advocacy efforts, prepare reports, and share stories that amplify the voices of people served. Each day brings new opportunities to build partnerships and create meaningful avenues for advocacy and participation.

Job Duties (Summary):

• Develop and implement agency-wide education, outreach, and advocacy initiatives for teachers, transition professionals, staff, developmental disabilities providers, families, advocates, and community partners.
• Provide ongoing advocacy trainings, education, and opportunities that are responsive to the needs of people served and their families; support staff in facilitating and leading trainings.
• Partner with developmental disabilities providers and community organizations to create regular, person-led advocacy opportunities and increase community awareness of developmental disabilities and the agency’s role.
• Attend community council meetings, public forums, and events to present advocacy best practices, promote developmental disabilities perspectives, and build community support.
• Support advocates through personal discovery and connect individuals served with local resources, programs, agency committees, and advocacy opportunities.
• Monitor local, state, and federal developments affecting people with developmental disabilities and ensure stakeholders have opportunities to provide input and share their perspectives.
• Coordinate advocacy summits, annual events, seminars, and other educational or community engagement activities, including planning, registration, applications, transportation, scheduling, and documentation.
• Maintain records of advocacy activities and prepare quarterly trend reports, annual report content, accreditation materials, and community relations summaries.
• Develop and contribute stories, videos, articles, and other content for the Advocacy Magazine and agency communications.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and external advocacy organizations and community partners.
• Identify accessibility barriers and collaborate with staff, community organizations, and committees to develop and implement solutions and communicate proposed interventions.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to staff, including scheduling, transportation coordination, seminar planning, registration, tracking, and documentation.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor'sdegree in social work, special education, psychology, or related field
• Three years of full-time paid work experience in programs or services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed

Hybrid locations – work is performed both away from the office and at Hamilton County Central Campus: 1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Cincinnati, OH 45237

The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow.

Deadline to Apply:

Monday, September 14 th , 2026, at noon ET

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offers equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.