Case Advocate II - 528654

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Advocate II conducts all phases of advocacy for individuals and classes of persons with disabilities for whom legal rights have been denied. Completes intake work, case investigations, representation, negotiation, administrative remedies, and providing information and referral services throughout the State of Alabama. Presents to consumers and the public concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and current legal issues affecting individuals with disabilities. Works collaboratively with Clinical Students and Law Clerks, Senior Advocates, and Attorneys. ADAP is the statewide protection and advocacy system for the state of Alabama. ADAP works to achieve fairness and justice for Alabamians with disabilities that provides legally based advocacy services. Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect against persons with disabilities. Participate in legislative and regulatory advocacy work. Conduct education and outreach about disability rights. Conduct onsite reviews of persons or entities serving as representative payees for beneficiaries of Social Security payments following specific guidelines and protocols. Interview representative payees and beneficiaries. Review confidential and private records. Document observations and collects evidence and information of value. Review work sites and housing facilities for possible health and safety violations. Review and analyzes financial records to assess violations or potential incidents of mismanagement of beneficiary funds. Prepare comprehensive reports detailing the findings. Develop corrective action plans to assist representative payees in conforming to requirements specified by the Social Security Administration Commissioner. Work with complex reviews and be required to train representative payees in their duties. Provide beneficiaries information and referral to other programs or services as appropriate to protect their rights and secure their well-being. This position requires extensive in-state travel, some of which will be overnight. Use of your personal car for business travel may be necessary at times. Remote or hybrid work may be allowed with prior approval of the agency’s executive director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of attorney, educator, paralegal, and/or advocate experience; OR master's degree and some attorney, educator, paralegal, and/or advocate experience.
Ability to work and display sensitivity to individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work independently while being supervised and supported by managers and other team members.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.
Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills.
Strong computer and technology literacy.
High commitment to service excellence.
Strong mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience with and extensive knowledge regarding: laws, regulations and programs affecting people with disabilities especially the Social Security Administration.
Knowledge of Alabama state agencies serving person with disabilities including the Dept. of Mental Health, Human Resources, Corrections, Youth Services and Education.
Demonstrate interviewing skills, including with persons with disabilities.
Experience reviewing and analyzing financial records.
Strong math skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Conducts all phases of advocacy for individuals and classes of persons with disabilities for whom legal rights have been denied.
Completes intake work, case investigations, representation, negotiation, administrative remedies, and providing information and referral services throughout the State of Alabama.
Presents to consumers and the public concerning the rights of persons with disabilities and current legal issues affecting individuals with disabilities.
Works collaboratively with Clinical Students and Law Clerks, Senior Advocates, and Attorneys.
Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect against persons with disabilities.
Participate in legislative and regulatory advocacy work.
Conduct education and outreach about disability rights.
Conduct onsite reviews of persons or entities serving as representative payees for beneficiaries of Social Security payments following specific guidelines and protocols.
Interview representative payees and beneficiaries.
Review confidential and private records.
Document observations and collects evidence and information of value.
Review work sites and housing facilities for possible health and safety violations.
Review and analyzes financial records to assess violations or potential incidents of mismanagement of beneficiary funds.
Prepare comprehensive reports detailing the findings.
Develop corrective action plans to assist representative payees in conforming to requirements specified by the Social Security Administration Commissioner.
Work with complex reviews and be required to train representative payees in their duties.
Provide beneficiaries information and referral to other programs or services as appropriate to protect their rights and secure their well-being.