Developmental Services Self Advocate Coordinator(Hybrid)

About the position Responsibilities • Provide leadership, mentor, train consumers, families, and staff. • Support existing and start new self-advocacy groups and create self-determination materials that are written for and by individuals with an intellectual disability. • Participate on Department of Developmental Services and other statewide committees. • Encourage individuals to utilize their waiver allocations more cost effectively to meet their individual needs. • Lead self-advocacy groups and provide training on various topics impacting health and safety. Requirements • Must be an individual who is DDS eligible and receives supports from DDS. • Experience in providing training and education to individuals with intellectual disabilities. • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed. Nice-to-haves • Experience in implementing employment initiatives and assistive technology programs. • Familiarity with waiver services and how to access them effectively. Benefits • Eligible for prorated sick leave, in accordance with DAS regulations. • Eligible for prorated vacation and personal leave. • Paid time off for legal holidays that fall on scheduled work days. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job