Community Navigator

Disability Rights Texas

. Develop and implement an assigned county/region community engagement plan .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community engagement, outreach strategies, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance access to legal services for individuals with disabilities. Proficient in data management, effective communication, and maintaining knowledge of disability-related regulations and issues.

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Community Engagement PlanningOutreach Work ExperienceKnowledge of Disability IssuesEffective Communication SkillsData Management and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsCase ManagementLegal Access ActivitiesOutreach TrackingDocumentation Accuracy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationDetail Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointWeb-Based SystemsTelephone Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social WorkEducationPsychologyRehabilitation CounselingDisability Studies

Industry Keywords

Rural Justice InitiativeDisability RightsSocial Service ProgramsPublic InterestLegal Aid

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement an assigned county/region community engagement plan
Conduct outreach promoting Rural Justice Initiative initiatives and Disability Rights Texas services
Identify collaboration and community education opportunities that generate referrals and increase access to legal services
Collaborate with RJI partner organizations, staff, Community Justice Workers, community navigators, intake personnel, pro bono attorneys, and other project personnel
Make appropriate referrals to partner organizations and wrap-around services
Research regional and local community needs, legal-service gaps, accessibility barriers, referral networks, and community organization trends
Collect and accurately record outreach and community engagement data
Support RJI grant reporting according to project data standards and procedures
Plan, organize, and execute accessible rural community events and legal access activities
Develop and deliver approved outreach educational materials with substantive issue teams and the Outreach Manager
Communicate with clients and communities, gather preliminary information, and provide approved information, materials, or referrals
Explain applicant eligibility, case priority, funding source, and level of RJI services
Follow client-services policies and procedures for interviews, case records, and documentation
Perform short-term, non-litigation case work and develop case strategy under a Supervising Attorney when applicable
Complete required letters, documentation, and correspondence accurately and timely
Maintain disability-related knowledge and stay current on regulations, policies, laws, and client issues
Use case-management, outreach-tracking, computer, telephone, and web-based systems
Represent DRTx at local and state events and build trusted community partnerships
Perform other duties consistent with the Rural Justice Initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Disability Studies, Social Service or another related field plus two (2) years’ previous related experience with demonstrated success working with persons with disabilities, OR four (4) years’ experience working with persons with disabilities, OR being an individual with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
One-year experience in a field related to outreach work involving a variety of social service programs
Ability to develop and sustain professional relationships and establish credibility within the community
Ability to work independently in isolated conditions and with others in a team environment
Ability to work remotely or from home
Current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license
Ability to travel at least 70% of the time throughout the State
Ability to work weekends and evenings when required
Effective communication skills
Ability to enter complete, thorough, accurate data in a timely manner
Knowledge of disability issues and current events relating to persons with disabilities
Ability to follow instructions and manage workloads, deadlines, multiple priorities, and challenging conditions
Ability to conduct research and apply it effectively
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, collaboration, detail-orientation, follow-up, and organizational skills
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
High commitment to service excellence, integrity, ethics, and judgment
Experience with computer, web-based information, and telephone systems
Residence within or sufficiently near the assigned geographic service area
Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout rural Texas and attend in-person outreach events
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, geographic, cultural, linguistic, and disability backgrounds
Preferred: experience in public interest, legal aid, disability rights, special education, housing, public benefits, or other civil legal services
Preferred: experience developing relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare organizations, government entities, or other community-based institutions
Preferred: existing professional or community ties to the assigned RJI service area
Preferred: Spanish bilingual proficiency (written and spoken)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Special project, time-limited, five-year position funded specifically for the Rural Justice Initiative
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position