Though many nonprofit organizations have experienced unexpected changes in the past year, Disability Rights Texas remains steady in its commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of Texans with disabilities. As we move forward, we are encouraged by renewed stability and are actively expanding our team, with several positions opening across the state.
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) is happy to announce that we are currently recruiting for a Team Advocate position for our Community Integration & Healthcare Team. This position will be based out of our Houston office located at 100 Glenborough Dr, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77067.
About the Position
The Team Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy services to individuals with disabilities, including investigating complaints, monitoring facilities, determining eligibility for services, and delivering non-litigation case support. The Team Advocate operates as part of an interdisciplinary Issue Team, working under the administrative supervision of an Advocate Supervisor and in coordination with assigned attorneys who provide legal guidance and case direction.
The Team Advocate conducts client interviews, monitors facilities, reviews records, and supports clients through advocacy and negotiation processes. The Team Advocate also drafts letters, complaints and case notes. In addition, this position contributes to outreach and education efforts relevant to the Issue Team’s priorities.
Work Environment & Functional Requirements
This position involves regular use of computers, telephones, and other communication tools to perform job duties, including documentation, communication, and coordination of services.
Duties may be performed in a seated, standing, or alternative position. The role includes managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and interacting with individuals who may be experiencing complex or challenging circumstances.
Travel within Texas may be required based on program needs (approximately up to 40%).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
Additional Duties
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Knowledge and Skills:
Technical Skills:
Other Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Join Disability Rights Texas and Ignite Your Passion for Disability Rights Advocacy!
At DRTx we believe in supporting our employees by offering generous leave allocations including personal leave days, vacation hours, and sick leave, ensuring your well-being and work-life balance from day one. We also offer a paid winter break – because everyone deserves time to recharge and reconnect.
DRTx also offers flexible schedules, a generous 401k plan where DRTx contributes 7% of your annual salary (whether you contribute to your plan or not), and health care plans with little to no cost (if choosing employee only coverage). By working at DRTx, you will have the stage to amplify your advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Join an organization that allows you the opportunity to work alongside people who share your passion. We're proud of our employees, clients, partners, and communities, and we welcome you to be part of our journey towards positive change.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and let's shape a brighter future together!
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Non-Solicitation Statement
Disability Rights Texas (“DRTx”) does not accept any liability for fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies (“Agency”), without a binding, written recruitment agreement between DRTx and Agency describing the services and specific job openings (“Agreement”). DRTx may consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the Agency, unless an Agreement is in place. Any email or verbal contacts with any person within DRTx is inadequate to create a binding agreement. Agencies without an Agreement are requested not to contact any hiring managers of DRTx with recruiting inquiries or resumes.