Working at DSLC is a highly rewarding way of serving your community. You will receive the satisfaction of helping others in a positive, team-oriented environment.
DSLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment positions are open to all members of the community, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects the rights of people with disabilities to equal employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants and/or employees who have disabilities. Arrangements will be made if you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing any part of the employment process. No qualified person will be denied employment nor will terms or conditions of employment be influenced by a request for reasonable accommodation. However, it is your responsibility to make your needs known,
Persons with disabilities, women and other minorities are encouraged to apply!
Please see job description below for position description, responsibilities, and preferred qualifications. All material is available in alternative formats upon request.
To apply, email or FAX resume, and cover letter and any requests for application or interview accommodations to:
fax: (707)528-9477
email: deirdrem@sonic.net
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Independent Living Advocate (Branch Office) (Non-exempt)
DEFINITION: Responsible for providing direct and indirect
services to assist persons with disabilities
achieve maximum independence.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To assist persons with disabilities secure permanent housing, as well as emergency shelter as needed.
To assist persons with disabilities access the available public benefits (i.e. Social Security disability Insurance, SSI, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, etc.), including assistance with the application process, reconsiderations, and administrative hearings.
To assist persons with disabilities with issues and complaints related the Fair Housing Act, Americas with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act.
To assist persons with disabilities with Independent Living Skills training, peer support and access to support groups and other resources.
To conduct outreach and educational activities to ensure those persons with disabilities and others are informed of CRI’s services and mission.
To network with local agencies and organizations to ensure comprehensive referral options.
To engage in systems advocacy activities on behalf of person with disabilities.
To complete all required forms, records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
To provide I & R and technical assistance to individuals requesting assistance regarding adaptive equipment and assistive technology issues.
To Participate in the agency’s involvement and collaboration with the Statewide AT Network.
To participate in local, state and national strategies and techniques to develop and implement systems changes and outcomes affecting individuals with disabilities’ civil rights and participation in their community.
To participate in the agency’s on-going Systems Change Plan development and activities.
To complete other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
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 disibilites.
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.
PREFERRED 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.
DSLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. First consideration will be given to qualified persons who are disabled.
DSLC shall not discriminate in hiring, training, testing, advancement, terminating or any of its practices/policies because of an individual's race/ethnic background, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, or childbirth.
DSLC shall not utilize any selection, employment or advancement criteria or skill testing which is biased against any of the aforementioned groups. Only those specific skills required by the position shall be examined.
DSLC shall comply with all aspects of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable Federal and State anti-discrimination laws to ensure that each employee, applicant and volunteer will be accorded equal treatment with respect to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, recruitment, selection, placement, and opportunities for advancement.