Justice Resource Institute · 1 day ago
Part-Time Educational Advocate
Taunton, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $30/hr
3+ years expJustice Resource Institute is seeking a part-time Educational Advocate to support children and youth with disabilities. The role involves providing advocacy services to families, assisting them in navigating the special education process, and empowering them with the knowledge to advocate for their children.
ChildrenHealth CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSocial
Responsibilities
Provide advocacy services for children and youth with emotional, behavioral, physical, or learning disabilities, as well as spectrum disorders
Assist parents, caregivers and state agency staff to navigate the special education process
Provide direct advocacy and access appropriate educational services
Mediate in dispute resolution between parent, caregiver and schools
Deliver services in an individualized, flexible, and coordinated manner
Empower families and caregivers with the knowledge they need to continue advocating for their children
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, Master's preferred. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements
Extensive knowledge of Special Education law, IEP process, and Federal Regulations governing Special Education are required
Three years' experience as a Special Education Advocate, teacher or administrator. Extensive background in the TEAM meeting process and requirements
Maintains valid driver's license. Daily access to a working, registered, insured vehicle
Background and driving record checks will be performed
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
$2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
Company
Justice Resource Institute
Justice Resource Institute is a nonprofit firm that provides hope and opportunity to people who require specialized support and treatment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Pond
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
David (Dave) Emerson YACEP E-RYT
Co-Founder and Co-Director, The Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI
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