Position Available: Director of Young Adult Advocacy

The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek & Gilpin Counties (The Arc) is pleased to announce that we will be expanding our Advocacy Team! We are currently seeking applicants for the full-time position of Director of Young Adult Advocacy.

As a local chapter of The Arc, we are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) so that they can lead full and satisfying lives in their communities. The Arc is here to provide direct advocacy, resources, education and community that empower people to achieve their dreams. We serve individuals of all ages who reside in our tri-county area, assisting them and their caregivers with a wide variety of issues, including those related to education, health care, residential options, employment, legal concerns, and systems navigation, as well as social, recreational, and religious inclusion.

The Director of Young Adult Advocacy will be part of The Arc’s Advocacy Team, which includes two advocates who work exclusively on adult concerns and two advocates who work on issues affecting youth and families. This newly-created position will serve as a bridge for young adults transitioning from school and family settings into community-based lives. The Director of Young Adult Advocacy will focus on the needs of young adults with I/DD (approximately 18-35 years), working with both the individuals and their family members to address key transition issues such as preparing to exit the school system, learning to navigate the adult service systems, and building a supportive community network.

As a new position, it is anticipated that the Director of Young Adult Advocacy will spend approximately 60% of his/her time working directly with individuals with I/DD and their families by providing information and referral services and/or individualized advocacy related to specific situations or issues. Approximately 10% of the time, this advocate will participate in the development, implementation, and execution of trainings relevant to young adults with I/DD. Last but not least, approximately 30% of this position will focus on systemic advocacy, with an emphasis on ensuring that our community is open and embraces people with I/DD in all aspects of life. We do much of this work through community partnerships and committee involvement.

As part of the advocacy team, the Director of Young Adult Advocacy will report to the Assistant Executive Director. This is not a supervisory position. To view the full job description, please click here.

To apply for the Director of Young Adult Advocacy, please send your resume and cover letter to jolynn@arcjc.org or mail them to The Arc’s offices. All applicant information must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 6th for consideration. Your cover letter must include a description of your work experience with people with I/DD, why you are interested in this position, and your salary history. No phone calls please.