Rural Justice Advocate - Disability Rights Outreach

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) seeks an Advocate for the Rural Justice Initiative in East, TX. This project-funded role focuses on supervised non-litigation advocacy, intake, and outreach to expand civil legal services for low-income Texans in designated rural counties.

The Advocate supports case management, documentation, and collaboration with attorneys and community partners, under supervision. This is a time-limited, grant-funded position with potential duties adjusted to project priorities.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Social Services, or related field and two years of relevant experience.
• One year of experience in outreach work involving social services.
• Knowledge of disability laws, regulations, and programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct client interviews and gather information to assess eligibility, case priority, and service needs.
• Investigate complaints, review records, and identify legal and advocacy issues for attorney assessment.
• Develop advocacy steps under attorney direction and manage a caseload with documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain contact with clients per policies, and communicate case status to stakeholders.
• Provide non-litigation advocacy support, referrals, and coordination with legal aid and community partners.

Conocimientos

Disability rights knowledge

Outreach coordination

Client interviews

Advocacy planning

Educación

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

Four years of equivalent related experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) seeks an Advocate for the Rural Justice Initiative in East, TX. This project-funded role focuses on supervised non-litigation advocacy, intake, and outreach to expand civil legal services for low-income Texans in designated rural counties.

The Advocate supports case management, documentation, and collaboration with attorneys and community partners, under supervision. This is a time-limited, grant-funded position with potential duties adjusted to project priorities.