Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for an Advocacy Specialist, who will be a part of our Information and Referral team. About the Position The Advocacy Specialist is responsible for: giving information, resources, and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities. collecting case information. investigating complaints. supporting self-advocacy. They will also do administrative tasks related to case maintenance and reporting, outreach, resource compilation and organization, and systems advocacy and training. Position Information Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE…
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Now Hiring: Supervising Advocacy Specialist, Investigations and Monitoring
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring a Supervising Advocacy Specialist, Investigations and Monitoring. About the Position The Supervising Advocacy Specialist oversees investigations and monitoring activities under DRW’s protection and advocacy authority. They will: supervise a team of advocates responsible for collecting case information. conduct investigations. provide information, guidance, self-advocacy support, consultation, and referrals. oversee the development of case strategy and workload management. This role ensures the timely and accurate collection of relevant data, the monitoring…
Self-Advocacy: Updated Employment and Education Resources
Disability Rights Wisconsin has updated our education and employment self-advocacy resources! In addition to updated English versions, they are now available in Spanish and HMoob! Find a list of all of our newly available resources below. Need more resources or curious about what you can learn about? Check out our Resource Center for resources information about different disability-related issues. Education Frequently Asked Questions: Language Access in Schools This self-advocacy resource is now available in Spanish…
Now Hiring: Staff Attorneys, Litigation
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring two Staff Attorneys to join our Litigation Team. Learn more below. About the Position The Staff Attorneys will give legal information, advice, and representation to people and groups looking for help on disability-related legal issues. They will: work collaboratively through negotiation and mediation to resolve problems. give assistance or direct representation in lawsuits, grievances, appeals, and fair hearings. guide internal and external partners through technical assistance and training. Position…
Now Hiring: Voting Outreach Specialist
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for a Voting Outreach Specialist. They’ll support our work to make sure people with disabilities have voting rights and participate in the electoral process. About the Position The Voting Outreach Specialist supports Disability Rights Wisconsin’s work for voters with disabilities throughout Wisconsin. As part of this position, they will: collaborate with other voting rights advocates within Wisconsin and nationally. give non-partisan support to voters to help them exercise their…
Now Hiring: Managing Attorney, Advocacy and Investigations
Now Hiring: Managing Attorney Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring a Managing Attorney to oversee our Advocacy and Investigations work! If you are a passionate advocate for people with disabilities and would like to guide our advocacy work, learn more below. About the Position The Managing Attorney will provide team leadership and coordinate our short-term advocacy and investigations work. They will: oversee legal, individual, and systemic advocacy work. provide outreach and training on behalf of…
Now Hiring: IT Manager
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring an Information Technology Manager, based out of either Milwaukee or Madison! Learn more below. About the Position The Information Technology (IT) Manager oversees IT services and organizational effectiveness. They will accomplish this through planning, technical leadership, and project management. This role is responsible for: managing internal helpdesk functions. directing all IT operations to meet staff and agency requirements. supervising IT staff. overseeing vendors and MSPs. maintaining security and…
New Employment and Education Self-Advocacy Resources
Disability Rights Wisconsin has new self-advocacy resources related to education and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation available! Check out our Resource Center for more resources and information about various disability-related issues. Education Frequently Asked Questions: Language Access in Schools Employment About the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Applying for Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Switching Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Appealing Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Denials
Now Hiring: Director of Operations
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring a Director of Operations, based out of our Milwaukee Office. About the Position The Director of Operations is a key member of the leadership team. They oversee the organization’s internal operations. This position supervises: Human Resources Information Technology (IT) Administrative Support teams They also oversee the Milwaukee office, to ensure efficient, compliant, and mission-aligned support services. The Director of Operations provides high-level oversight and ensures that administrative systems effectively…
Now Hiring: Managing Attorney, Victim Advocacy Program
Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring a Managing Attorney for our Victim Advocacy Program (VAP)! About the Position The Managing Attorney is responsible for the management and oversight of the Victim Advocacy Program. The program provides direct advocacy to survivors of crime with disabilities and promotes systemic changes in how victim response systems work with survivors with disabilities. The Managing Attorney must develop a strong leadership presence within the Victim Advocacy Program team, promote a…