Disability Rights Advocate — Remote & Travel

Disability Advocates Inc. dba Disability Rights Ne; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRNY seeks an Advocate to provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic advocacy for people with disabilities. Under PAIMI supervision, you will support civil rights work and public investigations in pursuit of justice.

Remote or office work is common; travel across New York State is expected. A Bachelor's degree and strong research, communication, and training skills are required; multilingual abilities are a plus. The salary range is $52,000–$80,000 with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research skills.
• Ability to provide education and training to large groups.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding professionalism and ethical judgment.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals.
• Multilingual skills preferred; New York driver's license preferred; NY residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
• Conduct client interviews, identify issues, determine actions, develop advocacy strategies, and facilitate self-advocacy when appropriate.
• Analyze cases to determine systemic issues and formulate strategies with the Program Director.
• Maintain accurate, confidential files documenting advocacy services and prepare reports to funding sources.
• Travel within New York State and outside as necessary to perform assigned tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Research skills

Education and training

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Professionalism and ethics

Diversity & inclusion

Multilingual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DRNY seeks an Advocate to provide legal services and engage in individual and systemic advocacy for people with disabilities. Under PAIMI supervision, you will support civil rights work and public investigations in pursuit of justice.

Remote or office work is common; travel across New York State is expected. A Bachelor's degree and strong research, communication, and training skills are required; multilingual abilities are a plus. The salary range is $52,000–$80,000 with full benefits.