• American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advocate

    Resource Center for Independent Living (Utica, NY)


    35 Hour work week

     

    Annual Non-Exempt Salary: $37,856 ($20.80 an hour)

    Benefits:

    + PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity). Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.

    + Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.

    + Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.

    + 401K with up to 10% employer investment

    + Heavily subsidized health insurance with co-pays. Vision and Dental insurance

    + Monthly contribution towards dependent care (to offset childcare costs)

    + Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection (LifeLock )

    + Free covered parking

    + Additional benefits available

    Job Duties:

    The successful candidate will be expected to:

    + Provide services to assist and support individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community.

    + Provide accessibility consultation and technical assistance to agencies, businesses, public spaces, and other places that interact with members of the disability community.

    + Work with individuals to increase accessibility in their homes and/or living spaces and assist in obtaining appropriate medical equipment of service.

    + Maintain current knowledge of disability/accessibility laws/regulations.

    + Collaborate and support team members on access issues and other advocacy projects. Coordinate steps for projects.

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

    + Completed ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program or successfully complete the training within the first six months of employment.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    + Two to four years working with people with disabilities.

    + Medicaid, Medicare, and community-based services for people with disabilities and seniors.

    + Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), ADA, state and local building codes, environmental modifications (E-mods), durable medical equipment (DME), and Assistive Technology (AT).

     

    Travel Required: Yes

     

    RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

     

    RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.