STAFF ADVOCATE
SENIOR STAFF ADVOCATE
Protection & Advocacy for Beneficiaries
of Social Security
RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc., is the
designated protection and advocacy program for people with disabilities
in New Jersey. The agency provides advocacy and legal representation
for persons with disabilities to protect their legal, civil and human
rights. The agency’s priorities are established by a consumer-driven
Board of Directors following extensive input from persons with disabilities,
their families, and other interested individuals and agencies.
The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of
Social Security Program (PABSS) provides information, advice and advocacy
to beneficiaries with disabilities seeking vocational rehabilitation
and employment services in order to secure or regain gainful employment.
Interview, investigate, analyze cases, and provide
outreach, education, training and technical assistance. Candidate
should possess knowledge of disability service system; specifically
vocational rehabilitation and SSA work incentives, as well as demonstrated
written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills and
team skills. Bachelors or masters degree in rehabilitation counseling,
human services or related field and one year of experience, or the
equivalent. For senior position, bachelor’s degree and 5 years
of experience, or master’s degree and 3 years experience.
Minimum starting salary for staff position is $30,000.
Minimum starting salary for senior advocate is $40,000.
Interested applicants should send or fax resume and
cover letter to:
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
Attn: Interview Committee
210 South Broad Street, Third Floor
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
Fax: 609-777-0187
People with disabilities and people of color are
encouraged to apply. NJP&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date: May 2008
