Disability Claims Examiner jobs in Utica, NY

Disability Rights Advocate 

Full-Time

Annual Salary: $37,849.50

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Learn and remain informed of disability regulations, policies, and community resources to provide information, referrals, and educational services.
• Assist people with disabilities develop independent living goals/skills and encourage self-advocacy skills; Facilitate group activities.  
• Engage in outreach, presentations, and activities promoting disability rights and services on the local, state, and federal level. 
• Learn or have knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessibility improvement, the Independent Living Movement, Social Security Administration, Department of Social Servies, disability rights legislation, educational advocacy including: IDEA/504 Plan / IEP process, and benefit programs: such as Medicaid, SNAP, HEAP. 

Education: 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two years of experience working with people with disabilities. 
• Experience working with either aging populations/senior services, or youth services/educational advocacy.
• Computer skills, including Outlook and Microsoft programs. 
• Excellent customer service skills. 

Benefits:

• 37.5 hour work week, flexible work schedule menu to include the ability to work: a four-day work week, a four-day work week every other week, or a typical five-day work schedule.
• 16 vacation annual days, 12 annual sick days, and 13 annual paid holidays
• 401K 6% match
• Heavily subsidized health/vision/dental insurance
• Additional benefits available

Travel Required: Yes, minimal            Location: Herkimer, NY

RCIL is a civil rights organization that offers individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services through the numerous programs we manage.

RCIL is an equal opportunity employer and it is the policy of RCIL not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.