The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) is a non-profit disability justice organization that provides support services for people with disabilities in San Mateo County, California. CID has an annual operating budget of approximately $2.2 million and a staff of 18 employees.

For more information about CID, visit our website at www.cidsanmateo.org.

The Executive Director Role

As CID’s Executive Director (ED) you will be responsible for the overall management and direction of CID in accordance with our mission and strategic plan. Specific duties include leadership over all aspects of CID, such as program and service delivery, finance, fundraising, human resources, communications, strategic focus, and board development.

The ED works under the general oversight of our Board of Directors (BOD). We are looking for an ED who has a proven work history of implementing change and delivering timely results. If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have previous experience in fighting social injustice and centering the experiences of marginalized people. CID’s ED needs to understand the principles of Independent Living, the Social Model of disability, the history of the Disability Rights Movement, and Disability Justice.

Job Responsibilities

Administration

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of CID.
• Develop and maintain systems and resources that facilitate the effective operation of the organization toward the objectives of CID’s Strategic Plan.

Fundraising

• Implement fundraising systems and strategies that result in significant monetary contributions that enable CID to meet its fundraising and financial goals.
• Identify and apply for new grant opportunities, both restricted and unrestricted.

Strategic Execution

• Work with the BOD and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a workplan that is the result of a shared vision for CID’s year-over-year success.

• Create internal and external operational systems that strategically advance the goals and growth of CID over the short and long-term.

Financial Management

• Create CID’s annual budget and submit it to the BOD for approval.
• Ensure CID is in full compliance with all non-profit accounting practices and appropriate financial controls and risk-management strategies are in place to protect CID’s assets.

Board Relations

• Keep the BOD fully informed on conditions, opportunities and challenges for CID so that the members can carry out their governance and leadership role.
• Work with the BOD to strengthen CID’s capacity to provide resources and support for the disabled community.

Disability Advocacy

• Maintain an inclusive and collaborative CID staff that prioritizes the voices and experiences of disabled people.
• Create and manage programs and services that address disabled people’s needs across different demographics.
• Advance CID’s mission as part of the larger Disability Rights Movement, utilizing grassroots organizing, advocacy campaigns and policy analysis.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Studies, Nonprofit Management, or Public Policy that focused on disability rights and disability and/or social justice.
• 5+ years Nonprofit Executive Director experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices for creating inclusive environments, prioritizing the lived experience of disabled people.
• Strong public speaking, networking and advocacy skills.
• Bilingual language ability preferred.

Salary & Benefits

CID’s ED role is a full-time exempt position. Candidates who will be considered need to live within acceptable commuting distance to CID’s office. The salary range is $130,000-

$150,000. In addition to the base salary, this leadership position offers medical, dental and vision health coverage, as well as an employer matched 401K benefits plan.

Application Process

CID is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for all applicants who request it in the application and interview process as well as in employment.

Please email your letter of interest and your resume to CID’s Board President, Jody Yarborough, at [email protected]. She will acknowledge its receipt and follow up with the next step. Thank you for your interest in joining CID’s team.

Compensation:

• $23- $25 (DOE)
• Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• 100% Paid Kaiser Health Insurance (with option to choose a different health plan, if desired).
• 403B 5% Employer Match
• Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Report To:

Program Manager

Mission:

The mission of RIL is to promote the socio-economic independence of persons with disabilities by providing peer-supported, consumer-directed independent living services and advocacy. The focus of RIL is that freedom to make choices and the ability to live safely in the community are basic rights all people have, regardless of disability or age.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Youth Coordinator is responsible for delivery of core services: Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Individual and Systems Advocacy, Housing Search Assistance, Personal Attendant Search Assistance, Youth Transition, and homeless/nursing home diversion. This position will require travel to different schools and agencies in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide enhanced information and assistance by working with the consumer to identify the individual’s long- and short-term needs, identifying resources to meet those needs, providing referrals to identified resources, and, where appropriate, providing warm hand-offs, and following up to ensure that a consumer’s needs have been met.
• Work offices hours at High Schools and Colleges in both Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
• Provide individual advocacy, independent living skills training, and housing assistance services to consumers.
• Provide benefits counseling, advocacy, and guidance to consumers in benefit areas including Social Security, MediCal and other medical benefits, IHSS, housing programs such as Section 8, employee and other benefits programs for people with disabilities.
• Provide peer support services and information on various peer support groups and activities to consumers.
• Provide information to consumers, community service providers, educators and interested community members about assistive technology equipment, programs and services.
• Collaborate with RIL service staff in transitioning consumers to community-based living with coordination of the appropriate services and supports.
• Conduct outreach and educational activities to ensure those persons with disabilities and others are informed of RIL’s services and mission.
• Network with local agencies and organizations to ensure comprehensive referral options.
• Engage in systems advocacy activities on behalf of person with disabilities.
• Complete all required forms, records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and sensitivity toward persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the values and concepts of the Independent Living Movement.
• Knowledge of resources and services available to persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of word processing and data base(s).
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and explain laws and regulations affecting persons with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with angry, upset or demanding consumers.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to think clearly in emergencies, complete work with deadlines, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Personal experience with disability.
• Experience as a disability rights advocate.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish or American sign Language.
• BA in human services or equivalent experience

Working Conditions:

The emotional effort varies but can be challenging. Occasionally there are short deadlines and periods of high activity/demand.  The position requires interacting with persons with a variety of disabilities, methods of communication, and behaviors.

Physical Demands:

Within the office the job is primarily sitting with some movement required to the file cabinets, copiers, fax machine, and answering of the phones.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RIL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. RIL’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

RIL is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.  This commitment applies to all persons involved in RIL’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of RIL, including supervisors and coworkers.

RIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You are encouraged to apply regardless of your race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental circumstance, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.

Please send your resume and cover letter to
[email protected]

Placer Independent Resource Services

11768 Atwood Rd., #129, Auburn, CA 95603

530-885-6100; TTY 530-885-0326; FAX 530-885-3032

www.pirs.org

Job Description

Independent Living Advocate II
Full time, Non-exempt
Department:  Services
Supervisor:  Director of Advocacy & Services 
Entry Rate of Pay: $18.50/hr
Plus Benefits

Primary Job Objectives:

Under the supervision of the Director of Advocacy & Services, the ILA II will carry out various duties with the primary goal of assisting persons with disabilities to live more independently.  Core services include peer support, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills training, personal assistant referral, transition services, and coordination of access to housing and transportation resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the ILA II include:

1. Serve as on-site Lead Staff of daily operations of our El Dorado CountyBranch office including orientation, training and supervision of other staff and volunteers, assuring adherence to Independent Living philosophy. 
2. Provide core services for consumers: conduct intake, assess needs, and develop Independent Living Plans with consumers who choose to have one.  Provide or coordinate access to services needed with appropriate support that enables the consumer to learn how to access services on their own, and follow up to ensure that needs are met to extent possible.
3. Engage in outreach to consumers, other service providers, and the community at large to promote PIRS services.
4. Be involved in at least one major area of systems advocacy such as benefits, health care, education, etc. and keep other staff apprised of key issues related to that area.
5. Maintain required records and submit in an accurate, legible, and timely manner.
6. Develop community relationships and provide appropriate information and referrals to resources for consumers.  
7. Provide self advocacy training to consumers as needed, and support their advocacy efforts to access needed resources. 
8. Provide basic information and assistance about benefits programs, such as IHSS, Social Security, SNAP, etc., or refer to appropriate outside resources.
9. Provide access to individual and group peer support.
10. In collaboration with Registry Coordinator at main office, assist with personal assistant recruitment and.provide guidance to consumers on how to hire, train, and supervise their in-home assistants.
11. Travel as assigned throughout PIRS service area, and occasionally to other areas in or out of state for training.
12. Carry out other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor degree preferred and at least one year of related field experience working with people with disabilities. Two years of related experience may be substituted for two years of college education with demonstrated competence to perform the duties of the position.  Example: AA Degree in related field and three years of related field experience, or five years of related experience.

Ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally.  Bilingual skills in Spanish or Sign Language desired.

Excellent computer skills including word processing, data entry, use of internet and email [MS Office].

Ability to communicate effectively with people having any type of disability.

Ability to write concisely and clearly in English.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret written matter appropriate for delivery of consumer services.

Understanding of and commitment to the Independent Living philosophy, including experience with both individual and systems change advocacy, and the values and mission of PIRS.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in providing consumer services and/or participating in community education, advocacy, and awareness projects.

Personal experience with disability preferred.  Hiring preference given to qualified persons with disabilities (Title VIIc, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended).

Reasoning Ability:

The ILA II must have the abilities to define problems, present solutions, collect data and establish facts and priorities; use discretion and to maintain confidentiality; and work with minimum of supervision and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork.

Mental/Physical Demands:

The ILA II is regularly required to recall details, resolve problems, deal with interpersonal conflicts, and manage people, time and materials.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. These include general clerical duties, use of office machines, some travel within the catchment area, and occasionally outside that area, and the ability to work in an office setting with average conversational noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Stress Level: 

Average

Qualified Persons with Significant Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply

 per Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Title VIIC

Revised: 6/18; 11/22; 7/23; 7/24