DRWV is seeking an advocate to perform work, primarily in the Medley/Hartley Advocacy Program. This 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 a vast area which includes the north and eastern parts 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.

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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 Bridgeport office when needed.

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DRWV offers an excellent benefits package. ​​