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1/30/2023 (7:00 PM EST)

23-00572

Disability Rights Advocate I (FFTL)

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Public Advocacy

Location

5 Mill Creek Park Frankfort KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky Protection and Advocacy is the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Disability Rights Agency and is hiring a Disability Rights Advocate for our Children and Youth Team. The mission of the agency is to promote and protect the rights of Kentuckians with disabilities.
The Disability Rights Advocate is responsible for the investigation of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and monitoring of programs under our federal authority, representing children and youth with disabilities in behavioral health settings, private childcare, youth development centers, and anywhere else children with disabilities live or receive services, including educational settings
This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
The preferred candidate will have a degree in human services or a related field and receive on-the-job training.
Responsibilities include:

• a caseload of 25-35
• statewide travel
• investigation, and monitoring
• monthly case update
• working knowledge of laws, regulations, and process

Preferred Skills Include:

• Good Written skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Minimum Requirements