Employment Advocate
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3 Lansing, MI Lansing, MI Full-time Full-time $51,000 - $55,500 a year $51,000 - $55,500 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) has an immediate, full-time position for an Advocate on the Employment Team.
This position Provides advocacy services to applicants and clients of the state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system who face barriers to obtaining appropriate VR services designed to promote informed client choice leading to employment and independence for people with disabilities in Michigan.
Assists individuals to overcome barriers to employment in areas such as post-secondary, career opportunities, housing, transportation, and Social Security's work incentives.
Aims to increase awareness of the role of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) programs among people with disabilities statewide, the public, and service providers.
Duties include but not limited to:
1.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to clients seeking or receiving services from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP), Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and other employment network agencies.
Collaborates with these agencies to ensure the legal rights of the individual are upheld, appropriate employment services are provided, and employment barriers are removed.
2.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to students with disabilities to improve access to transition services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP).
3.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to beneficiaries of Social Security in their efforts to obtain and maintain employment.
4.
Provides information and assistance to clients including explanation of disability laws, client rights and options, means of achieving desired outcomes, and removing barriers to employment.
Refers individuals to other agencies or community resources as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social service or human services field or equivalent education and/or experience is required.
Two to four years of related human services experience, including experience with disability rights.
Protection and Advocacy Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program certification (provided after hiring) and ability to obtain a Tier 2 suitability determination from the Social Security Administration.
Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving and advocacy skills.
Qualifies for loan forgiveness program Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$51,000.
00 - $55,500.
00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Ability to obtain a Tier 2 Suitability determination from the Social Security Administration Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
3 Lansing, MI Lansing, MI Full-time Full-time $51,000 - $55,500 a year $51,000 - $55,500 a year 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) has an immediate, full-time position for an Advocate on the Employment Team.
This position Provides advocacy services to applicants and clients of the state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system who face barriers to obtaining appropriate VR services designed to promote informed client choice leading to employment and independence for people with disabilities in Michigan.
Assists individuals to overcome barriers to employment in areas such as post-secondary, career opportunities, housing, transportation, and Social Security's work incentives.
Aims to increase awareness of the role of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) and Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) programs among people with disabilities statewide, the public, and service providers.
Duties include but not limited to:
1.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to clients seeking or receiving services from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP), Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and other employment network agencies.
Collaborates with these agencies to ensure the legal rights of the individual are upheld, appropriate employment services are provided, and employment barriers are removed.
2.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to students with disabilities to improve access to transition services, including Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP).
3.
Provides direct advocacy and representation to beneficiaries of Social Security in their efforts to obtain and maintain employment.
4.
Provides information and assistance to clients including explanation of disability laws, client rights and options, means of achieving desired outcomes, and removing barriers to employment.
Refers individuals to other agencies or community resources as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social service or human services field or equivalent education and/or experience is required.
Two to four years of related human services experience, including experience with disability rights.
Protection and Advocacy Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program certification (provided after hiring) and ability to obtain a Tier 2 suitability determination from the Social Security Administration.
Candidates must demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving and advocacy skills.
Qualifies for loan forgiveness program Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$51,000.
00 - $55,500.
00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Ability to obtain a Tier 2 Suitability determination from the Social Security Administration Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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