Montana Career Opportunity – Disability Rights Montana – Advocacy Specialist

Disability Rights Montana http://www.disabilityrightsmt.org seeks to hire an Advocacy Specialist to primarily work in our Education Unit.

Individual will assist persons with disabilities to enforce their rights and obtain needed services. This position handles cases under the supervision of an attorney, primarily in the area of special education, but also relating to traumatic brain injury, developmental disabilities, and mental health services for both children and adults.

Individual will provide direct advocacy services and also support the supervising attorney in managing and prosecuting cases through administrative and judicial enforcement actions.
Individual must have good interpersonal communication skills; the ability to analyze and investigate complex factual situations, problem solve and negotiate for solutions; be self-motivated and demonstrate excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, and competent use of Windows, Windows Explorer, and Microsoft Office suite (primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel) and WordPerfect. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat a plus.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Knowledge of K-12 special education and/or federal and state special education law (IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), traumatic brain injury, mental health and developmental disabilities services preferred. Experience working with children with disabilities and/or working with school districts a plus.
Valid Montana driver’s license required because of substantial instate travel. Excellent benefits. Salary DOE.

Send resume and cover letter to Kelli Kaufman, Disability Rights Montana, 1022 Chestnut Street, Helena, MT 59601 or email to [email protected] by August 7, 2015.