Company Information
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Company Name: Disability Rights California 
Website: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Advocate 
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description
People with disabilities, people of color, people in all protected classes,
and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply.  Individuals who
are Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, are encouraged to apply. Make a
difference! We fight for the rights of people who have disabilities.... JOIN
US!

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,
we’ve 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 are provided prior to the interview
Extended interview time
A quiet or distraction-free interview setting
Adjustments to the interview format for accessibility (e.g., pinning
participants,)
Assistance with reading or note-taking 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 e-mail: talent@disabilityrightsca.org [1] .
Please note: resume and cover letter are required. Incomplete applications
will not be considered.

LOCATION:

Remote (must live in California)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Non-exempt; Regular; Full-time (37.5 hrs)

SALARY RANGE:

$24.97 hr - $36.50 hr / $50,000 yr - $71,358 yr

As part of our commitment to internal equity, salary offers are determined
through a structured analysis that considers each candidate’s relevant
education and years of substantially similar experience for the position. We
review the candidate’s resume to assess relevant experience in relation to
current employees in comparable roles. This process ensures our compensation
decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with organizational equity
standards.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

8% Match – 401K
Health benefits (HMO options)
Additional Benefits: dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and
long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical,
dependent care and commuter). Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO
Plans. Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc
We offer ample vacation, Sick / Self Care time and holidays (including the
last week in December)
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer.

INTERNAL CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

Regular employees
Meet the minimum requirements of the position for which they are applying
Employed for more than 6 months
In good standing

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled. Resume and cover letter are reviewed and required.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

PATHWAYS TO WORK PRACTICE GROUP

The Pathways to Work Practice Group is a statewide team of attorneys and
advocates that assist and advocate for, people experiencing
disability-related barriers to employment. Through the Client Assistance
Program (CAP), we assist people with difficulties seeking or receiving
vocational rehabilitation services from the Department of Rehabilitation,
independent living centers or other Rehabilitation Act-funded programs. We
also assist people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in addressing
barriers in work, such as reasonable accommodations and transportation.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Advocate for the Pathways to Work team shares responsibility with other
legal advocacy staff for providing information, technical assistance,
representation, outreach, and training to people with disabilities, and other
stakeholders, under the direct mentorship of senior staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

DRC provides reasonable disability accommodations to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Advocate essential functions include:

Advocacy – 85%

· Provide information and advice to clients.

· Represent clients in meetings, negotiations, mediations, administrative
proceedings, under attorney supervision.

· Interview clients and witnesses and maintain their case files.

· Review notices, records and other documents to ascertain facts.

· Investigate factual issues and issue spot for relevant advocacy strategy
and possible courses of action.

· Research the applicable law and apply Disability Rights California’s
standards and criteria to determine what level of assistance is appropriate
for each client.

· Develop and implement options and case strategies appropriate given the
law and the facts.

Outreach / Training – 15%

· Develop and conduct outreach, education and training to clients, community
groups, advocates and others.

· Strengthen and build relationships with local community-based
organizations.

Other Duties

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A
BILINGUAL ABILITY:

N/A

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

N/A

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel occasionally for activities such as client meetings,
trainings, or outreach activities, up to 10% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the
job, which can be performed with or without disability related reasonable
accommodations.

Duties are performed in office or home environments and the field, in a range
of community-based settings.
Duties require regular communications over online platforms.
Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, trainings, and
community events.


[1] mailto:talent@disabilityrightsca.org


Requirements:
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Applicants MUST meet EACH of the minimum qualifications to be considered for
an interview.)

· Equivalent combination of education and experience: High school diploma or
general educational development (GED) certificate, and at least 2 years of
relevant paid or volunteer experience as an advocate in the social service,
human service, community-based, public interest or health care environments
working with people with disabilities; or directly representing clients in
administrative hearings;

· Experience working with individuals with disabilities;

· Experience working with individuals from ethnic or language distinct
communities;

· The candidate must successfully complete a Tier 2 federal suitability
clearance process.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

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

· Associate's (AA or AS) degree in a related field or equivalent from
two-year college or technical school OR Bachelor's (BA or BS) degree in a
related field from four-year college OR equivalent combination of experience
and/or training.

· Knowledge of laws, rights, and services as they pertain to people with
disabilities, and/or direct representation of people with disabilities.

· Able to communicate fluently and effectively using American Sign Language,
Spanish, or an Asian language.

· Experience or familiarity with and/or extensive contacts in multi- ethnic
or language distinct community, and LGBTQIA+ community.

· Life experience as a person with a disability or direct experience as a
caregiver of a family member with a disability.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Advocate 
URL: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4190654


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Education, Marketing/Communications, Liberal Arts

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4190654
Additional Instructions:
Resume and cover letter are reviewed and required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.