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Become an LCBDD Disability Ambassador!
Overview
- This is a one-year contract open to people with developmental disabilities, ages 18 and older, who live in Licking County.
- An Ambassador must be comfortable presenting to and speaking with a variety of people in the community, individually and in group settings.
- An Ambassador inspires and educates others by sharing their achievements, hopes, dreams and challenges to promote community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.
- An Ambassador is expected to work up to 12 hours per month and will work closely with Licking County Board of DD’s Community Outreach Coordinator, who provides on-going training and support.
Essential Responsibilities
- Participate in training and planning activities virtually or in-person;
- Assist in developing presentations and any related materials;
- Speak and conduct presentations, with or without assistance, at a variety of meetings and events throughout Licking County;
- Be able to arrange for your own transportation to and from events;
- Be available on a flexible basis, including some evening and weekend times; and
- Commit to attend weekly planning meetings.
Desired Qualifications
- Willingness to learn and enhance communication skills;
- Good time management and organizational skills;
- Dependable;
- Ability to speak to people 1:1 and in small and large groups;
- Willingness to travel to a variety of locations in the community; and
- Openness to meeting new people and working closely with other self-advocates, provider groups and agencies.
Payment
An initial contract will be issued for payment not to exceed $3,200 covering the period of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, at a rate of $22/hour. Payment is issued monthly based on completion of responsibilities and submission of time sheet.
People selected for the Ambassador role must complete Licking County Board of DD’s onboarding requirements, including a background check and drug screening.
How to apply:
- Click here to open a PDF application for the Disability Ambassador position.
- Pick up a printed application by visiting our front desk, located at 116 N. 22nd St., in Newark. Our business hours are 8 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Contact Leann Shafer at 740-349-6588 or Leann.Shafer@lcountydd.org to request that an application be emailed to you or sent by mail.
Completed applications can be dropped off at our front desk, located at 116 N. 22nd St., in Newark. Our business hours are 8 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. They can also be sent by email to Leann Shafer at Leann.Shafer@lcountydd.org. Applications are due by the end of the business day Monday July 13, 2026.