Advocacy Specialist

Advocacy Specialist needed immediately to protect legal rights of persons with disabilities in accessing disability-related services. Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation or mental health services preferred. Requires Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field. Typing 60 wpm.

Position located in Overland, MO. Usual starting hourly wage, $14.91-$16.83, depending on experience. Excellent benefits are provided, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance; retirement benefits; leave time; and commitment to work-life balance.

All applicants are required to fill out an application in person, and take general knowledge and typing tests. Send cover letter, resume, college transcripts (student copies accepted initially), salary history, and 2 recent writing samples, to: Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or in pdf format to: advocate@mo-pa.org (Subject line: Advocacy Specialist Application).

Call 1-866-777-7199 for appointment to complete application and take competency and typing tests. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Individuals with disabilities and minorities encouraged to apply. We value diversity of culture, personal experience with disabilities, and other life experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice.