Advocacy Specialist - Information And Referral

Disability Rights Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Base: $51,000 – $67,000 annually; bonus/equity: no...
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Individual case advocacy experience
Commitment to social justice issues
** Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking an Advocacy Specialist for their Information and Referral team to provide support and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in advocacy, communication skills, and a commitment to social justice, with a focus on housing and employment rights. **

Job Summary

  • The Advocacy Specialist provides information, referral, and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities regarding employment and housing rights.
  • Employees benefit from a supportive environment with excellent benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous paid time off.
  • This role requires maintaining a caseload, investigating complaints, and collaborating with attorneys to provide effective legal-based advocacy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Disability Rights Wisconsin is seeking an Advocacy Specialist for their Information and Referral team to provide support and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in advocacy, communication skills, and a commitment to social justice, with a focus on housing and employment rights. **

Salary

Base: $51,000 – $67,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), PSLF eligibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Individual case advocacy experience
  • Commitment to social justice issues
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams

Nice-to-have

  • Direct experience with people with disabilities
  • Knowledge of federal employment laws
  • Experience with legal research support
  • Cultural diversity contact experience
  • Fluency in ASL, Hmong, or Spanish

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field or 4 years experience
  • Wisconsin residency required
  • Paid or unpaid advocacy experience

Work Rights

Must be a Wisconsin resident

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