Main Areas of Responsibility:
The Arc of New Mexico is looking for a full-time General Advocate. The primary function of this position is to work closely with Arc staff, and staff from other advocacy agencies, to address client needs, provide information, and advocacy to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and family members living in Albuquerque, New Mexico (and the surrounding areas).
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Some job functions include:
• Provide information on government programs and services, including, but not limited to DDPC, DDSD, Medicaid, Medicare, ABLE, and more.
• Connect families with community resources,
• Act as an informational resource for self-advocates, families, educators, medical professionals, service providers and community members.
• Answer questions on a range of disability-related issues.