Assistant Clients Rights Advocate 1 Bilingual-EnglishSpanish

Equitable and Inclusive Hiring at Disability Rights California (DRC)

At Disability Rights California (DRC) we are committed to creating an equitable accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Below weve outlined important details to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the hiring process.

Examples of reasonable accommodations include:

• American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
• Alternative formats for interview materials (e.g. large print Braille digital files)
• Interview questions provided prior to the interview
• Extended interview time
• A quiet or distractionfree interview setting
• Adjustments to the interview format for accessibility (e.g. pinning participants)
• Assistance with reading or notetaking during interviews

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 email: . Please note resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

People with disabilities people of color people in all protected classes and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply. Make a difference! We fight for the rights of people that have disabilities.... JOIN US!

LOCATION:

Either San Francisco or Berkeley

Hybrid (Minimum 2 days in either San Francisco or Berkeley offices each week)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

NonExempt; Regular; Full time 37.5 hrs).

SALARY RANGE:

$25.64 hr $30.22 hr / $50000 $58922 yr

We base salary offers on program budget experience and an internal equity analysis. Therefore our offers are firm.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Including 8 401k Match a language differential up to $250/mo. Health (HMO and PPO options) dental vision basic life insurance shortterm and longterm 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 March 12 2025 to 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 Assistant Clients Rights Advocate (ACRA) 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

The ACRA assists and advocates for people with developmental disabilities who are regional center clients including people who reside in state developmental centers and community facilities. The ACRA is primarily responsible for clerical and administrative support for the office which provides information advice and representation on a wide range of legal topics impacting people who receive regional center services. Examples are special education Social Security IHSS healthcare and insurance and living in the community.

The ACRA works under the direct supervision of a clients rights advocate and in collaboration with other OCRA advocates and attorneys in their advocacy and outreach efforts.

This position is in a location convenient to the regional centers and is eligible for a hybrid schedule working both remotely and inoffice. The successful candidate can choose to work from either the San Francisco or Berkeley offices. This position will support the work of OCRAs teams for clients of Golden Gate Regional Center and Regional Center of the East Bay. The ACRA may work remotely up to three days per week and will work at least two days per week from either the San Francisco office currently at 825 Howard Street or the Berkeley office currently at 3075 Adeline Street.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the job responsibilities an employee must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation. ACRA essential functions include:

Support and Advocacy 85

• Work inperson in DRCs offices a minimum of two days per week either in the San Francisco or Berkeley office in collaboration with OCRAs Golden Gate Regional Center and Regional Center of the East Bay teams.
• Greet callers and provide initial responses to requests for help.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• Apply screening guidelines to identify problems and determine the appropriateness of advocacy services.
• Provide information and referral to individuals who do not qualify for representation or services.
• Process requests for materials and publications.
• Assist in client and caller interviews.
• Use electronic case management software to create case files including recording required demographic data and to maintain accurate and timely case information.
• Collect data and generate reports.
• Assemble evidence packets for use in administrative hearings and other proceedings.

Outreach / Training 15

• Develop and update community referral information.
• Strengthen and build relationships with local communitybased organizations.
• Assist in scheduling organizing and conducting training activities and developing and producing educational materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an outreach plan including targeted outreach to traditionally underserved communities.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for an interview.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 1 2 years related experience or training.
• Able to communicate fluently and write effectively in Spanish including the ability to interpret and translate.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS(Applicants DO NOT have to meet any of the Desirable Qualifications to be considered for an interview.

• Associate degree in a related field from a twoyear college or technical school OR Bachelors degree in a related field from a fouryear college or university OR equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Able to communicate fluently and write effectively in Spanish including the ability to interpret and translate.
• Knowledge of statewide resources available to people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience reviewing medical or educational records.
• Contacts with disability organizations and/or within disability communities.
• Experience with or extensive contacts in ethnic or language distinct communities.
• Experience providing training to a diverse range of people.
• Life experience as a person with a disability or direct experience as a caregiver of a person with a disability.
• Proficiency with Windowsbased computer applications including Microsoft Office and case management software.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively with a variety of organizations and individuals with diverse perspectives including people with disabilities administrators advocacy groups and the public and to maintain confidentiality in all matters.

BILINGUAL ABILITY

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can write clear detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his/her field of interest synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

This job has no licenses or certificates requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel required. Ability to travel occasionally for activities such as outoftown meetings team meetings training or outreach activities up to 10 of the time. 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 disabilityrelated reasonable accommodations.

• Duties are performed in office and home environments and the field in a wide range of settings including courthouses congregate care or other institutional settings and community agencies.
• Duties frequently require sitting and communicating with others.
• Must be able to transport oneself to workrelated meetings hearings facilities and settings where clients live.