Disability Rights of West Virginia (DRWV) is the federally mandated protection and advocacy system for West Virginia for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements/Qualifications:
DRWV is seeking an advocate to perform work, primarily in the Medley/Hartley Advocacy Program. The Medley/Hartley Advocacy Program Advocate helps to protect and preserve the rights of Medley Class Members. This includes helping Class Members to have a voice in decisions that impact their lives, representing their interests, and obtaining needed services by working with others. Medley Class Members are individuals with a diagnosis of an intellectual/developmental disability who were institutionalized, in certain institutions, prior to the age of 23 for at least 30 days.
This position primarily serves the north-eastern area of the state and requires extensive travel throughout the region. Additional travel throughout the state is required as needed. Applicants must have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with diverse populations, including people with disabilities. The applicant must represent the agency in a professional manner at all times.
Duties include direct advocacy, outreach and monitoring facilities at other locations that provide services to individuals with disabilities. It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have a bachelor’s degree and experience working with people with disabilities. Telework is available, but the applicant would need to report to the office when needed.
DRWV offers an excellent benefits package. Please submit a cover letter with your salary requirement along with your resume using the submit button below. DRWV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Work Schedule:
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Full Time
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Monday to Friday
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Weekends and overtime as needed
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Work Location: Hybrid remote and as needed in the Bridgeport office.
Salary Range:
$37,000 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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Dental insurance
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Flexible spending account
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Health insurance
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Health savings account
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance
To apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter with your salary expectation.