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Resource Center for Independent Living American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advocate in Utica, New York

Annual Non-Exempt Salary: $37,849.50

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).

Benefits:

  • 37.5 hour work week, 7.5 hour work day, flexible work schedule menu to include the ability to work: a four-day work week, four-day work week, every other week, or a typical five-day work schedule

  • 16 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, and 13 annual paid holidays (now includes Eid-Al-Fitr and Yom Kippur)

  • 401K with up to 10% employer investment

  • Heavily subsidized health/vision/dental insurance

  • Additional benefits available

Travel Required: Yes

Location: Utica, NY

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.

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