Colorado Nonprofit Association

Adult Advocate Bilingual (preferred)

Bilingual (preferred) Adult Advocate

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, provide advocacy and support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities age 21 through life in the area of self-determination, community resources and public systems.

• Provide advocacy at the local and state level for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Facilitate communication between client, family/parent, caregiver and/or other public/community agency.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Mitigate conflict and communication problems.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive recommendations for change.
• Serve as a resource to client and relevant communities.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of client information.
• Coordinate/facilitate training to diverse and different age populations.
• Keep abreast of disability issues, changes within public systems, public law and regulations.

Position Characteristics/Requirements

· Strong oral communication skills (English and Spanish) 

· Strong reading and written language skills (English and Spanish) 

· Understanding of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act 

· Understanding of evaluation and eligibility procedures for community centered board/case management agency 

· Understanding and sensitivity to disability issues 

· Ability to work effectively with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, parents/families, and community agencies