Part-Time Educational Advocate

Who We Are Looking For

Are you the Educational Advocate we have been looking for? In this part-time position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth and their families!

The JRI Educational Advocacy Program, located in Taunton, provides advocacy services for children and youth with emotional, behavioral, physical, or learning disabilities, as well as spectrum disorders. JRI’s goal is to ensure that children with disabilities receive the services and accommodations necessary to participate and succeed in the least restrictive environment while receiving equal educational opportunities. The JRI Educational Advocacy program will assist parents, caregivers and state agency staff to navigate the special education process, provide direct advocacy, access appropriate educational services and mediate in dispute resolution between parent, caregiver and schools. Services are delivered in an individualized, flexible, and coordinated manner. The primary goal of the program is to empower families and caregivers with the knowledge that they will need to continue to advocate for their children/foster children following assistance from the JRI Educational Advocate.

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply and salary bonus for bilingual capacities provided!

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s preferred. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Special Education law, IEP process, and Federal Regulations governing Special Education are required.
• Three years’ experience as a Special Education Advocate, teacher or administrator. Extensive background in the TEAM meeting process and requirements.
• Maintains valid driver’s license. Daily access to a working, registered, insured vehicle.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.
  
  

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.