Disability Services Peer Advocate — Training & Outreach

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Part Time Peer Self Advocate to support individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment. This role requires travel for co-presentations with Vocational Rehabilitation staff and participation in statewide training sessions.

As a qualified applicant, you must have previously benefited from a 14(c) sub minimum wage provider and since obtained competitive employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a person with a disability who previously worked for or received services from a 14(c) sub minimum wage provider and has since obtained competitive, integrated employment.
• One year of experience effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining professional relationships with staff, customers and diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Peer Self Advocate for the Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services.
• Provides presentations to sub-minimum wage earners to help prepare, obtain, maintain or advance employment.
• Travels to co-present with Vocational Rehabilitation staff regarding employment opportunities.
• Participates in orientation and training on programs and objectives of DHS Bureau of Customer and Community Field Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of duties listed.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Disability awareness

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Part Time Peer Self Advocate to support individuals with disabilities in achieving competitive integrated employment. This role requires travel for co-presentations with Vocational Rehabilitation staff and participation in statewide training sessions.

As a qualified applicant, you must have previously benefited from a 14(c) sub minimum wage provider and since obtained competitive employment.