State of Maryland ยท 1 day ago
REGIONAL SELF-ADVOCACY SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking a Regional Self-Advocacy Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves training and advocacy assistance, as well as outreach to community organizations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide support and training to people with developmental disabilities to enable them to advocate for themselves
Assist with questions and concerns from individuals who receive DDA funding
Provide outreach and education to community organizations
Communicate through phone, email and in person
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
Candidates must possess at least one year of experience as a self advocate for developmental or intellectual disabilities
Preferred
Experience in outreach to other Self-Advocates, Self Advocacy groups and other organizations
Experience developing and conducting training
Experience as a role model and mentor for peers in learning and using self-advocacy skills
Experience working independently
Benefits
Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents
25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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