Job Description

Description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: 56 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 31,003.60 Midpoint - $ 45,302.40 Department/Organization: 218142 - AL Disability Advocacy Prog (ADAP) Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. Job Summary: The Case Advocate will conduct and/or assist with all phases of advocacy for individuals and classes of persons with disabilities for whom legal rights have been denied. This work includes intake work, case investigations, representation, negotiation, administrative remedies, and providing information and referral services throughout the State of Alabama. This person will make presentations to consumers and the public concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and current legal issues affecting individuals with disabilities. The Case Advocate works collaboratively with Clinical Students and Law Clerks, Senior Advocates and Attorneys. Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is the federally-funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system for the state of Alabama. We provide free legal services and advocacy to persons with disabilities in Alabama to protect and promote their civil rights. For more than forty years, ADAP has advanced the rights of Alabamians with disabilities in such areas as community integration, education, employment, self-determination, access to healthcare, and safety. We are Alabama’s only statewide, cross-disability, legal advocacy organization. We envision a society where persons with disabilities are valued, exercise self-determination through meaningful choices, and have equality of opportunity. Our work takes many forms: litigation, legal representation, advocacy services, investigations, monitoring, community outreach and training, short-term information and referral services, and educating policymakers. ADAP is a member of a nationwide network of P&A agencies connected through the National Disability Rights Network. The Case Advocate Fellow, a time limited position, educates clients with disabilities about their rights; supports them in self-advocacy; conducts outreach and public education activities; and participates in investigation and monitoring activities. The position requires regular travel throughout Alabama. Some of the travel will be overnight. Use of personal car for business travel may be necessary at times. May be housed out of ADAP's main office location in Tuscaloosa or one of its satellite sites. May eligible for remote work with approval of the agency's Executive Director. This is position is time limited to one year. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and one (1) year of work experience. Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, please email the Human Resources Department at hrsvctr@ua.edu or contact us by phone at (205)-348-7732. Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources; work independently while being supervised and supported by supervisor and other team members; and juggle multiple projects at the same time. Effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Computer / technology literacy. High commitment to service excellence. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with or functional knowledge regarding: laws, regulations and programs affecting people with disabilities; Alabama public and private agencies serving persons with disabilities; and the disability rights movement, the disability community, or other vulnerable people or communities. Ability to read, write and speak Spanish or communicate using American Sign Language, with sufficient fluency to communicate with clients. Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster