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Equip for Equality

Clinical Monitor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$60K - $72K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Equip for Equality, a disability rights organization headquartered in Chicago and providing advocacy and legal services throughout Illinois, is seeking an experienced ...

Equip For Equality Inc.

Clinical Monitor

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$60K - $72K/yr

Description Equip for Equality, a disability rights organization headquartered in Chicago and providing advocacy and legal services throughout Illinois, is seeking an experienced clinical ...

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17/hr

... disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

... disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

... disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Youth Advocate Programs

Advocate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

... disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Sertoma Star Services

Health Services Advocate

Alsip, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

... disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives ... rights, reducing unnecessary medications, and promoting a holistic approach to health and well ...

Corvel

Care Advocate Nurse

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$61K - $98K/yr

... disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for disability rights advocates in Chicago, IL is $26.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.58 and $29.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Disability Rights Advocates vs Disability Rights Specialist?

AspectDisability Rights AdvocatesDisability Rights Specialist
CredentialsLegal education, law degree, or legal backgroundRelevant certifications, social work, or advocacy training
Work EnvironmentLegal settings, non-profits, advocacy organizationsCommunity organizations, healthcare, social services
Employer & IndustryLegal firms, non-profits focused on disability rightsHealthcare providers, social service agencies

Disability Rights Advocates primarily focus on legal action and policy change to protect disability rights, often working in legal or non-profit settings. Disability Rights Specialists typically work directly with individuals or communities, providing support and advocacy within social or healthcare environments. Both roles require knowledge of disability issues, but their focus and work settings differ.

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Infographic showing various Disability Rights Advocates job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,701 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Clinical Monitor

Equip for Equality

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$60K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Equip for Equality, a disability rights organization headquartered in Chicago and providing advocacy and legal services throughout Illinois, is seeking an experienced clinical professional to support efforts to ensure safety and quality of care for people with disabilities in Illinois. The position involves working collaboratively with a team of monitors and includes on-site monitoring in facilities and community programs to help ensure that individuals with disabilities have successful community transitions and receive appropriate services in a safe environment. The position further involves analysis and report writing to develop recommendations for systemic change and improvements, focusing on individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness.
APPLICATION DEADLINE, HOW TO APPLY
Equip for Equality encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 28, 2026.
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Valencia Jackson, Equip for Equality, 20 N. Michigan, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602, or by email to Valencia.Jackson@equipforequality.org.
**Applications will not be considered without a resume and cover letter.**
Background Check All conditional offers are subject to a background check, conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and paid for by EFE. A disclosed record will not automatically disqualify a candidate. If the employee works with Social Security beneficiaries, a separate background check conducted by the Social Security Administration will be required.
Requirements
The selected candidate must have a bachelor or masters in a social service field, LSW/LCSW, LCPC, QIDP, or a valid RN license, and at least 5 years of professional experience working with people with developmental / intellectual disabilities along with a strong commitment to their civil rights. The candidate must also have strong oral and written communication skills.
The position will be located in our Northern Illinois region. Local and overnight travel and a valid driver's license are required. EFE has a flexible remote work policy and does not require staff to work in the office on a regular basis due to the pandemic-related changes to our office structure.
Salary Description
$60,270-72,500

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