Self-Advocacy Associate
Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
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Job Summary
About The Arc Minnesota
The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We work alongside people with disabilities families and community partners to advance equity belonging self-advocacy and full inclusion in community life.
Why work with us
We are a mission-based organization with the important purpose of promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! People with disabilities and their trusted supporters come to The Arc Minnesota for information assistance education and public policy leadership.
Across our teams we encourage connection we provide opportunity for work-life balance and we honor each persons wholeness. We do this with the philosophy that people do their best work when they can be their authentic self inside and outside of their workplace!
Position Summary
The Arc Minnesota is hiring a Self-Advocacy Associate to support the Self-Advocacy Program by developing strengthening and carrying out self-advocacy initiatives across the Metro service area.
This is a part-time position scheduled for up to 10 hours per week; weekly hours may change and some weeks may have very limited or no scheduled hours. The role is hybrid/remote involves travel as needed and reports to the Self-Advocacy Program Manager.
The Self-Advocacy Associate works with self-advocates allies community organizations and The Arc Minnesota staff to develop strengthen and carry out self-advocacy initiatives. The role centers the power leadership and self-determination of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and helps The Arc Minnesota understand and respond to topics that matter to self-advocates and the disability community.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly Pay of $16.00
- Variable part-time schedule of 10 hours per week with flexible schedules that support life outside of work
- Benefit coverage options for full-time and part-time employees
- Generous time off including sick time vacation and floating holidays for both full-time and part-time team members
- The opportunity to make a difference in your community and in the lives of Minnesotans with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop strengthen and promote self-advocacy groups trainings and events
- Support self-advocates and self-advocacy groups to lead in their communities and in the self-advocacy movement
- Ensure the leadership choices and self-determination of people with IDD stay at the center of the work
- Build relationships through community engagement outreach and collaboration
- Provide guidance to The Arc Minnesota and community organizations about topics important to self-advocates and the disability community
- Help track activities and information needed for annual workplans grants and contracts
- Work independently and as part of a team including in virtual meetings and community settings
Required Qualifications & Skills
You may qualify through lived experience paid work volunteer work or community leadership. We are looking for:
- Lived experience as a self-advocate or at least one year of experience supporting the self-advocacy movement or the leadership of people with IDD
- A strong understanding of self-advocacy and self-determination
- Leadership relationship-building and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and with a team
- Experience with basic computer tools including email and virtual meetings
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Lived experience as a self-advocate
- Knowledge of policies and systems that affect people with disabilities
- Experience giving presentations or helping community groups
- Experience using social media for outreach or engagement
Values That Guide This Work
- Human and Civil Rights
- Self-Advocacy and Self-Direction
- Equity and Belonging
- Disability and Racial Justice
Posting Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this position. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Arc Minnesota is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request an accommodation contact Human Resources by phone at or by email at
Hybrid/Remote in Saint Paul MN or surrounding Twin Cities Metro Area
Part-time variable schedule of 10 hours per week
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Arc Minnesota provides disability advocacy for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about our advocacy and services.
