Developmental Services Self Advocate Coordinator(Hybrid)
About the position
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, mentor, train consumers, families, and staff.
• Support existing and start new self-advocacy groups and create self-determination materials that are written for and by individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Participate on Department of Developmental Services and other statewide committees.
• Encourage individuals to utilize their waiver allocations more cost effectively to meet their individual needs.
• Lead self-advocacy groups and provide training on various topics impacting health and safety.
Requirements
• Must be an individual who is DDS eligible and receives supports from DDS.
• Experience in providing training and education to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in implementing employment initiatives and assistive technology programs.
• Familiarity with waiver services and how to access them effectively.
Benefits
• Eligible for prorated sick leave, in accordance with DAS regulations.
• Eligible for prorated vacation and personal leave.
• Paid time off for legal holidays that fall on scheduled work days.
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Responsibilities
• Provide leadership, mentor, train consumers, families, and staff.
• Support existing and start new self-advocacy groups and create self-determination materials that are written for and by individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Participate on Department of Developmental Services and other statewide committees.
• Encourage individuals to utilize their waiver allocations more cost effectively to meet their individual needs.
• Lead self-advocacy groups and provide training on various topics impacting health and safety.
Requirements
• Must be an individual who is DDS eligible and receives supports from DDS.
• Experience in providing training and education to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience in implementing employment initiatives and assistive technology programs.
• Familiarity with waiver services and how to access them effectively.
Benefits
• Eligible for prorated sick leave, in accordance with DAS regulations.
• Eligible for prorated vacation and personal leave.
• Paid time off for legal holidays that fall on scheduled work days.
Apply Now
Apply Now