The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is now accepting applications for the Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LaCAN) Team Leader for Region 9 (Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes). The Region 9 Leader will be based out of Northshore Families Helping Families.  

 Being a LaCAN Leader is not a job; it's a mission.

 

LaCAN Leader responsibilities include:

• ensuring the retention and engagement of regional LaCAN members in order to increase the size and activity level of the grassroots network
• recruiting of new members
• assisting to members in developing relationships with their legislators, carrying out action alerts, and engaging in legislative advocacy
• organizing regional LaCAN activities (i.e., legislative visits, round tables, membership meetings/outreach)

Applicants should be a resident of Region 9 and have:

• excellent oral and written communication skills
• excellent organizational skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• public speaking experience
• (paid or non-paid) experience working/advocating with the legislature
• an unwavering belief that ALL people with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability, can and should live in their own home in the community with appropriate supports
• an unwavering belief people with disabilities should not be segregated

Contractual agreement for up to 80 hrs per month
Starting Pay: $10-12 per hour depending on experience

Those interested in applying should send a cover letter, resume, and the names of
3 professional references to:

 

Brandi Lin Jones
Program Monitor / LMSW
La Developmental Disabilities Council
P.O. Box 3455
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
[email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Brandi at 800-450-8108 or at the email address listed above.