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If you require an accommodation due to a disability to complete this application OR you are experiencing issues submitting your application and accompanying materials, please e-mail: talent@disabilityrightsca.org
Make a difference! We fight for the rights of people that have disabilities.... JOIN US!
We encourage those who are d/Deaf or Disabled to apply.
LOCATION:
Remote (California Only).
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Exempt; Regular; Full time.
SALARY RANGE:
$130,118.63/yr. - $190,560.83/yr..
We base salary and position offers on experience and an internal equity analysis.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Including 8% 401k Match, a language differential up to $250/mo. Health (HMO and PPO options), dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance and flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter). Additionally, we offer ample vacation, sick/self care leave and eighteen paid holidays (including the last week in December) and more….. We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled. Applications should be received by April 19th, 2024to be considered for the first round of interviews.
WHO WE ARE
Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, people with disabilities are supported, valued, included in their communities, afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities, and make their own decisions.
DRC values all forms of human diversity. We are committed to a culture of belonging where all people are welcome. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities, we must address discrimination in all its forms, including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
OFFICE OF CLIENTS’ RIGHTS ADVOCACY
DRC has a contract with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), State of California, to provide Clients’ Rights Advocacy services for clients of each of the 21 regional centers located statewide. That contract funds the Clients’ Rights Advocate (CRA) position. We are a team of zealous advocates and disability generalists who are building a culture of teamwork and working for a world where all disabled people have power, are treated with dignity and respect, and make their own decisions.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
OCRA’s program provides consultation and assistance to regional center clients, including: serving as a clients’ rights resource to regional center clients, their families, and the community; assisting regional center clients in understanding procedures for initiating appeal hearings; obtaining generic services such as IHSS and SSI; asserting and protecting the rights of regional center clients changing their residence, including placement in facilities and judicial commitments to state-operated facilities; investigating denials of rights under Title 17, California Code of Regulations, Section 50540; providing self-advocacy trainings to regional center clients; and providing clients’ rights training to regional center staff and service providers.
The OCRA Associate Director reports directly to the OCRA Director and is a member of OCRA’s management team, assisting the Director with day-to-day operations of program activities and office administration, program leadership and guidance, and formulating program priorities. They represent OCRA in public and serve as a liaison to stakeholders such as clients, their families, and agencies and organizations such as DDS, Regional Centers, and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. They lead multiple OCRA projects and program activities, ensuring that OCRA has the staff, resources, and tools to provide high quality advocacy services. The Associate Director is a thought partner and back-up to the OCRA Director and promotes a positive work environment and teambuilding within OCRA.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions are the job responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Associate Director essential functions include:
Leadership
Administration
Other Functions
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise OCRA staff as necessary to carry out program requirements consistent with DRC’s policies, applicable laws, and contract requirements, including but not limited to Managing Attorneys, Supervising Clients’ Rights Advocates, Supervising Attorneys, and Office Managers.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing direct work; regularly evaluating performance and providing ongoing feedback; working with Human Resources to take corrective actions when needed; addressing complaints and resolving problems; reviewing and approving timesheets, travel requests, and expense reimbursements within required timeframes.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
(Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(Applicants DO NOT have to meet any of the Desirable Qualifications to be considered for an interview.)
BILINGUAL ABILITY:
No additional language is required.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES
This position has no licenses or certificates requirements.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel routinely, up to 25% of the time, for activities such as stakeholder meetings, supervisory visits, team meetings, board meetings, education, training, or outreach activities. More travel may be required to meet program or contract requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the job, which can be performed with or without disability-related reasonable accommodations.
Full Time
Business Services
$154k-214k (estimate)
03/31/2024
05/30/2024
disabilityrightsca.org
SACRAMENTO, CA
100 - 200
1978
IZETTA JACKSON
$10M - $50M
Business Services
We are the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 275 staff members. The Board of Directors, all of whom are now appointed by existing board members, reflect the diverse constituency of the agency and the ethnic and language community of California. Vision Statement We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Disability Rights California works to brin...g about fairness and justice for people with disabilities. To reach those goals of fairness and justice, we may: 1. File lawsuits on behalf of individuals or groups 2. Investigate charges of abuse and neglect 3. Build peer/self advocacy groups 4. Forge community partnerships 5. Advocate for change in laws, regulations, and public policy 6. Provide information to those who may not know about their rights
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