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POSITION OPENING – Project Coordinator

Little Rock, Arkansas 

Responsibilities – Responsible for coordinating activities related to the needs of the individuals with developmental disabilities in the state of Arkansas. Also responsible for informing young people with developmental disabilities and their families about services available to them throughout the state of Arkansas.

• Meet with K-12 employees, including administrators, teachers, and counselors, to inform them of services available to students.
• Plan, prepare, and create speeches, workshops, curricula, trainings, and events at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Speak to student groups and assemblies about what life is like for people with developmental disabilities and how they can help champion them throughout their lives. Conduct self-advocacy trainings.
• Speak to college administrators, educators and classes, clubs and/or organizations about available services and about career/volunteer opportunities. Collaborate with other providers, their statewide organizations, and supporters in increasing awareness of available programs and services.
• Educate state and federal legislators to help them understand the importance of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Arkansas.
• Develop community advocacy tool kits, workshops, and events, collaborating with other support groups and statewide organizations focusing on rural areas. Develop and maintain a database of disability advocates across Arkansas.
• Create and host advocacy initiatives, providing opportunities for self-advocates, parent advocates, and allies.
• Facilitate clear and meaningful communication between project and event partners, grant funders, co-workers, and community members throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project progress and create project status reports for Director and grant funders, including quarterly reporting to Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities of Arkansas.
• Respond to information requests from Arkansans regarding disability resources. Share disability advocacy resources and tools with community.
• Coordinate with team members and coworkers on self-advocacy initiatives. 

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. DRA reserves the right to change or amend responsibilities, job qualifications and required skills as needed. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and self-motivation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various groups and the public.
• Travel required.

To Apply: Attach cover letter and resume to online application. To request a paper copy of the application, email us at hr@disabilityrightsar.org. Printed copies can be scanned and emailed, faxed to 501-296-1779, or sent via US mail to Disability Rights Arkansas, 400 West Capitol, Suite 1200, Little Rock, AR  72201.

Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled