Disability Rights Texas is hiring an Advocate.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct client interviews and gather relevant information to assess eligibility, case priority, and service needs.
• Monitor facilities.
• Investigate complaints and analyze facts to identify legal and advocacy issues.
• Develop and implement case strategies in collaboration with supervising attorneys.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including documentation, follow-up, and case coordination.
• Maintain contact with clients in accordance with client policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders regarding case status and advocacy efforts.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Social Services, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience working with individuals with disabilities; or
• Four (4) years of equivalent related experience.
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