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Human Rights Authority Member

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ORGANIZATION: Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

  • 12 people are interested

Make a Difference in the lives of Persons with Disabilities: Become a Human Rights Authority Member

Serve on a board that reviews and investigates complaints of disability rights violations.
Identify recommendations for improved disability rights protections
Work with disability service providers to improve systemic policies, procedures and practices
Impact the lives of persons with disabilities

Training offered; staff are assigned to assist with cases; mileage reimbursed

The Rockford region includes Jo Davies, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Carroll, Ogle, DeKalb, Lee, Whiteside and Rock Island Counties.

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About Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Location:

401 Main Street, Suite 620, Peoria, IL 61602, US

Mission Statement

The Commission is a state of Illinois agency that protects the rights of persons with disabilities through 3 distinct programs, the Office of State Guardian, the Human Rights Authority and the Legal Advocacy Service.

Description

The Office of State Guardian which serves as guardian of last report for adults with disabilities as determined by the probate courts; the Human Rights Authority which investigates allegations of rights violations committed against persons with disabilities by service providers; and, the Legal Advocacy Services which provides legal advice and representation for persons with disabilities.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Northwest Human Rights Authority4302 N MainRockford, IL 61103

(42.322456,-89.07856)
 

DATE POSTED

January 2, 2020

SKILLS

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Public Advocacy
  • Community Outreach
  • Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 to 6 hours per month
  • complete required training; work with program staff; attend meetings; participate in investigations

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