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Disability Rights Wisconsin

Company Overview

Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?
Disability Rights Wisconsin is the state’s Protection and Advocacy system, working to uphold disability rights and ensure freedom from abuse and neglect. Through legal advocacy, individual representation, and systems change, our advocates and attorneys advance dignity, access, and justice across Wisconsin. 

We were founded through the disability civil rights movement demanding an end to abuse and self-determination. That legacy continues to drive our work today. We are guided by core values of equal access, dignity, independence, accessibility, community integration, rights and safety, and self-determination. 

We are working toward a Wisconsin that is accessible and just. We seek team members who are motivated by that mission and ready to make a meaningful impact. In return, we offer a collaborative, mission-driven workplace, supportive colleagues, excellent benefits, and generous leave to support your well-being and success. 
 
Our programs include:
Protection & Advocacy for people with disabilities (addressing abuse/neglect, discrimination, and access to services)
Disability Benefits Specialist program (helping people access Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance)
Family Care & IRIS Ombudsman program (supporting people to remain in community-based settings)
Victim Advocacy services for crime victims with disabilities

Benefits

Disability Rights Wisconsin places an unparalleled value on the well-being of our staff. The following benefits are offered for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week: 
Generous employer contribution for individual and family health insurance, plus a Health Reimbursement Account for uncovered health care costs.
Employer-provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Flex Spending Account
Access to affordable, quality:
Dental, Vision Coverage
Additional Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
Critical Illness Insurance
Identity Theft
Pet Insurance
Public Student Loan Forgiveness: 
Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans. However, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) makes us an eligible employer. There may be other factors that determine whether one qualifies.  
For more information, read the Federal Student Aid Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) page:  
studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Generous paid time off policies include: 
10 Fixed and 4 Floating Holidays
Leave time for:
Medical and Caretaking
Vacation
Personal
Bereavement Leave
Additional benefits include the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Commuter Choice, and Sabbatical Leave. 

Positions Available
  • 28 days ago

    Director of Legal and Advocacy Services

    Disability Rights Wisconsin - WI, United States

    Disability Rights Wisconsinis Wisconsin s Protection and Advocacy system. The agency is charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and keeping them free from abuse and neglect. Employing a variety of means, our advocates and attorneys use individual casework and systems advocacy to achieve positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are seeking employees who value this work. In turn, we treat our employees well, offering a supportive ...

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