Job Opportunities
Bi-lingual Family Advocate
The Arc of the Capital Area, a non-profit organization, has a position available for a full- time Family & Caregiver Support Advocate. The Family Advocate works with youths that have developmental disabilities and their families. The Advocate will work with local school districts to provide advocacy during ARD meetings and to ensure that the students are awarded all the services due them under the law. The Advocate will also be a source of information, emotional support and assist with connecting families to community resources.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and two years experience with people with disabilities. Applicant must be bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Experience in special education preferred.
Please fax cover letter and resume to 476-9054 attn: T. Pastorini or e-mail: tpastorini@arcofthecapitalarea.org No phone calls please
Full-time CLASS Case Managers
The CLASS Case Manager works with children and adults that have a related condition that qualifies them for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services program through Dept. of Aging and Disability Services. The case manager works directly with the client and families to monitor and coordinate the services of the program. The case manager advocates for the clients’ needs in the community, school systems, and with providers involved with clients’ services. The case manager is required to travel within the 15 county service area to conduct quarterly face-to-face meetings with the clients. Qualified applicants will have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field, plus two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs a plus.
Please fax cover letter and resume to Patrick Koch at 512-474-9648 or e-mail: jwhite@arcofthecapitalarea.org
Bilingual CLASS Case Manager
The CLASS Case Manager works with children and adults that have a related condition that qualifies them for the Community Living Assistance and Support Services program through Dept. of Aging and Disability Services. The case manager works directly with the client and families to monitor and coordinate the services of the program. The case manager advocates for the clients’ needs in the community, school systems, and with providers involved with clients’ services. The case manager is required to travel within the 15 county service area to conduct quarterly face-to-face meetings with the clients. Qualified applicants will be fluent in both English and Spanish, have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field, plus two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs a plus. Please fax cover letter and resume to Jamie White at 512-474-9648 or e-mail: jwhite@arcofthecapitalarea.org No phone calls, please!
