Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Program Coordinator

Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Program Coordinator

Do you want an impactful career helping marginalized communities AND quality time with your family, or to pursue your hobbies?

You can have both by joining Empire Justice Center as a Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) Program Coordinator out of our Rochester Telesca Center or Albany office!

About Empire Justice Center
Empire Justice Center is a diverse, highly respected statewide legal services organization that fights for marginalized low-income individuals and families across New York. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and training the next generation of advocates. Our team is passionate, determined, and committed to justice for communities facing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, domestic violence, disability discrimination, and civil rights violations in schools.

What makes this role unique:

You’ll work closely with the DAP State Support attorneys in helping provide statewide legal support and administrative services to other DAP-funded providers. Core responsibilities include managing data collection and reporting systems; coordinating in-person and remote meetings and legal training sessions; maintaining the DAP portal, website, and other resources; and supporting the production and design of a quarterly newsletter, including project management, design, and electronic distribution. You’ll also enjoy:

· True work-life Balance: A flexible 35-hour full-time work week (true work-life balance)!

· A comprehensive health insurance plan for you AND your family!

· Additional benefits include: 14 paid holidays + generous vacation, sick, and personal time, group term life insurance, 403(b) with employer contributions (vesting after 12 months), and a $1,500 bilingual salary enhancement for qualifying employees.