Community Advocate
1 month ago
**Community Advocate**
Location: Vancouver, BC
Category: Community and Social Services Job
Type: Full-time, Part-time, 6-month contract with possibility of extension
**Salary**: $54,000 (prorated to number of days working)
**Who We Are**
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications.
Our mission: to support people with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community.
**Program Description**
**Job Description - Community Advocate**
You will join a team of advocates, working one-on-one with people with disabilities to provide in-depth support through the DTC and associated benefits. You will help raise awareness about DTC through the development of strategic partnerships and community outreach. You are also an active team member, able to contribute to the additional administrative responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of the program.
**The successful applicant must**:
- Be able to work effectively with people with disabilities
- Have a minimum of 2 years combined post-secondary education and/or applicable work experience
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts in plain language
- Be computer literate and proficient with word-processing software including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Be available for occasional travel to communities across BC
- Be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively with a team
- Have excellent organizational skills
- Have strong knowledge of social media
- Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive client information
- The following are strong assets for this position:
- Experience with the DTC and other disability benefits (e.g. RDSP, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Pension Plan-Disability)
- Experience in the non-profit sector
- Experience with community outreach or program planning
- Experience with presenting complex information to diverse audiences
- Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with a disability and/or supporting people with disabilities
- A driver’s license
This is a fixed term position, ending at the end of March 2025 and can be negotiated to be either part-time or full time (anywhere between 3-5 days/week) and will be based out of DABC’s Vancouver office, with occasional travel across Canada.
Depending on future funding, this role may be extended and may further develop to involve direct client work when the contract period ends.
**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $54,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-29
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