MLDC Legal Advocate
- Employer
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Salary
- Negotiable
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- Industry
- Professional Services
- Role
- Other
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
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MDLC LEGAL ADVOCATE - FULL-TIME
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC), a unit of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA), is seeking a full-time legal advocate at its Duluth office. The MDLC serves as the protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Minnesota, and the legal advocate will work with people who have disabilities to ensure access to disability services and rights. At this time, all or most activities are being done remotely. In the future, activities may be done in person, with travel throughout Minnesota required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions
* Assist clients directly with accessing disability support and services, including handling administrative appeals conducted by the Department of Human Rights
* Maintain client confidentiality while handling advocacy activities
* Perform educational outreach in diverse communities
* Develop and provide trainings to people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and other stakeholders
* Visit facilities and programs that serve people with disabilities to ensure appropriate and individualized delivery of and access to services and support
* Work with MDLC staff members to develop case representation strategies, discuss trends, and identify problems that impact MDLC's ongoing work
* Promote self-advocacy, self-determination, integration, and inclusion while advocating for disability rights and justice
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Medical Assistance, disability rights, programs, services, and issues affecting people with disabilities
* Ability to communicate complex issues and information clearly and effectively
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize case/project management with strict deadlines
* Self-motivated and a team player
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office required
* Access to reliable transportation, as travel may be required
* Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences preferred
* Language proficiency, especially in Spanish, ASL, or Somali, preferred
SALARY: $34,908 to $40,681 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits
APPLICATIONS: Submit a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position by clicking "Apply" at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by August 2nd, 2021, or until position is filled. Please indicate in the cover letter that you are applying for the MDLC Legal Advocate position in Duluth.
No calls please.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC), a unit of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA), is seeking a full-time legal advocate at its Duluth office. The MDLC serves as the protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Minnesota, and the legal advocate will work with people who have disabilities to ensure access to disability services and rights. At this time, all or most activities are being done remotely. In the future, activities may be done in person, with travel throughout Minnesota required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions
* Assist clients directly with accessing disability support and services, including handling administrative appeals conducted by the Department of Human Rights
* Maintain client confidentiality while handling advocacy activities
* Perform educational outreach in diverse communities
* Develop and provide trainings to people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and other stakeholders
* Visit facilities and programs that serve people with disabilities to ensure appropriate and individualized delivery of and access to services and support
* Work with MDLC staff members to develop case representation strategies, discuss trends, and identify problems that impact MDLC's ongoing work
* Promote self-advocacy, self-determination, integration, and inclusion while advocating for disability rights and justice
* Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Medical Assistance, disability rights, programs, services, and issues affecting people with disabilities
* Ability to communicate complex issues and information clearly and effectively
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize case/project management with strict deadlines
* Self-motivated and a team player
* Proficiency using Microsoft Office required
* Access to reliable transportation, as travel may be required
* Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences preferred
* Language proficiency, especially in Spanish, ASL, or Somali, preferred
SALARY: $34,908 to $40,681 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits
APPLICATIONS: Submit a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position by clicking "Apply" at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by August 2nd, 2021, or until position is filled. Please indicate in the cover letter that you are applying for the MDLC Legal Advocate position in Duluth.
No calls please.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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