Self-Advocacy Liaison

About the role

Aspire of WNY is seeking an Advocacy Services Liaison to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to build self-advocacy skills and take active roles in their communities. This role builds and leads self-advocacy groups, facilitates workshops, organizes advocacy events, develops accessible materials, and partners with community organizations to promote disability rights and inclusion.

Responsibilities

- Manage advocacy activities and workshops. - Organize and lead self-advocacy groups. - Facilitate advocacy events and community partnerships. - Develop and distribute accessible materials. - Partner with community organizations to promote disability rights and inclusion.

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent. - 2 years of experience managing advocacy activities or working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).

Qualifications

Experience managing advocacy activities and/or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Skills

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Knowledge of disability rights and inclusion.

Benefits

- Medical insurance thru Independent Health. - Dental insurance. - Flexible Spending Account (100% agency paid). - Life insurance (both long term and short term). - Disability insurances. - 403b retirement plan with Agency match. - Continuing education reimbursement. - 15 paid holidays. - Separate sick, personal, and vacation time.

Pay

$19.85 - $23.82 per hour.

Schedule

Full Time Regular.

Application

To apply, please visit: [https://www.aspirewny.org/employment-at-aspire/](https://www.aspirewny.org/employment-at-aspire/)