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Home / AdvocacyDenver News / Accepting applications for Advocate for Transition Services, Juvenile Justice, and Policy Development

December 5, 2013

Accepting applications for Advocate for Transition Services, Juvenile Justice, and Policy Development

AdvocacyDenver is now accepting resumes for our Advocate for Transition Services, Juvenile Justice, and Policy Development position

Job Description

  • Work with the courts, education system, and providers to develop positive plans for individuals with disabilities residing in Denver who are involved with those systems.
  • Provide individual advocacy for children and young adults with disabilities in Denver between the ages of 15 and 22.
  • Take the lead on initiating and participating to improve services for these individuals and maximize their civil rights.
  • Analyze and advise the Board of Directors and Staff on Legislative initiatives or rule changes in regard to these issues.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Position requirements

  • Must have the ability to work flexibly with various individual circumstances and have the judgment necessary to establish appropriate limits, as necessary.
  • Knowledge of the juvenile justice, education, Developmental Disability, and Mental Health systems.
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
  • Relevant degree, certification, or 5 years of experience; parent and client training experience is a plus.
  • Being bilingual is not required, but will be taken into consideration

Compensation

Salary range to start at $32-34k annually. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k, and more available.

To apply:

Please send your resume to advocacy@advocacydenver.org before 12/31/13.  Interviews will be held in January.

Article by Sally Tanner / Filed Under: AdvocacyDenver News, Disabilities Rights, Individual Advocacy, Juvenile Justice

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