Rural Education Justice Advocate

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is recruiting for an Advocate - Education under the Rural Justice Initiative (RJI) based in East, TX. This time-limited project position focuses on advocacy services for individuals with disabilities, including investigations, eligibility determinations, and non-litigation case support.

The Advocate conducts client interviews, reviews records, drafts letters and case notes, and supports outreach and training aligned with RJI priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Social Services, or a related field and two years of relevant experience; or four years of equivalent related experience.
• Experience in outreach and working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and programs affecting individuals with disabilities or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and gather relevant information to assess eligibility, case priority, and service needs.
• Monitor facilities and investigate complaints to identify legal and advocacy issues.
• Develop and implement case strategies in collaboration with the RJI team.
• Manage an assigned caseload with documentation, follow-up, and coordination.
• Draft letters, complaints, and case notes; provide advocacy support including negotiation and coordination of services.
• Deliver outreach and training presentations to individuals, families, and community partners.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Outreach

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Social Services, or related field

Four years of equivalent related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

CRM/records systems

Job description

Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is recruiting for an Advocate - Education under the Rural Justice Initiative (RJI) based in East, TX. This time-limited project position focuses on advocacy services for individuals with disabilities, including investigations, eligibility determinations, and non-litigation case support.

The Advocate conducts client interviews, reviews records, drafts letters and case notes, and supports outreach and training aligned with RJI priorities.