Bilingual Disability Peer Advocate: Spanish/English

Boston Center for Independent Living; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

Long/Short-term disability

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Boston Center for Independent Living in Boston seeks a Bilingual Disability Peer Advocate to provide peer mentoring, skills training, advocacy, information and referral to people with disabilities for independent living.

The role involves coordinating services, delivering Spanish-language workshops, and documenting activities, with opportunities for public education and advocacy as prioritized by a supervisor. Collaboration with a diverse team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must identify as a person with a disability.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Ability to take direction and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong communication skills (expressive, receptive, written).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support consumers to assess independent living needs and develop ILSPs.
• Provide skills training and peer mentoring in self-advocacy.
• Arrange meetings at BCIL office or alternative locations within BCIL service area.
• Coordinate services with other agencies and BCIL staff.
• Engage in community outreach and advocacy activities as directed by supervisor.
• Deliver workshops in Spanish for BCIL consumers.
• Document activities in BCIL database per standards and timelines.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Center for Independent Living in Boston seeks a Bilingual Disability Peer Advocate to provide peer mentoring, skills training, advocacy, information and referral to people with disabilities for independent living.

The role involves coordinating services, delivering Spanish-language workshops, and documenting activities, with opportunities for public education and advocacy as prioritized by a supervisor. Collaboration with a diverse team is essential.