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Individuals who are Deaf or Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Location: Remote (within California only) or hybrid. Sacramento is a preferred location
SALARY RANGE (Depending on Experience): $57,838 - $84,754
We base salary and position offers on experience and an internal equity analysis.
Employment Status: Exempt; Regular; Full time (37.5 hrs)
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 March 17, 2023 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.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
· Ensure staff have the tools and support they need to work at DRC and where applicable, meaningfully serve clients.
· Ensure best practices are developed and implemented with reasonable accommodations, education, trainings, research, requests, and the interactive process.
· Provide input and influence practices that support a disability friendly work environment where employees with disabilities can do their best work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions include:
- Build relationships with staff to understand the specific needs of employees with disabilities. Serve as the primary contact for employees and supervisors regarding reasonable accommodations.
- Simplify and streamline the reasonable accommodation process so it is easy to understand for staff and supervisors.
- Facilitate the interactive process with supervisors and staff. Consider reasonable accommodations that make it possible for disabled employees to do their jobs and unit needs are met.
- Identify and respond to reasonable accommodation requests quickly. Create and share timelines for staff and supervisors and meet those timelines.
- Implement reasonable accommodations, including arranging for any necessary equipment, assistive technology, furniture and/or modifications to the workplace.
- Monitor the effectiveness of reasonable accommodations and adjust as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of reasonable accommodation requests and approvals.
- Maintain files related to reasonable accommodations.
- Create an internal website for staff and supervisors to easily find information about reasonable accommodations. Include a list of examples of reasonable accommodations and resources for staff and supervisors.
- Research and share information with staff and supervisors on how to make training, testing, systems and tools accessible.
- Assist with developing training on reasonable accommodations and disability-related topics for employees and managers. Train staff and supervisors.
- Assist with emergency evacuation planning. Gather information on what disabled employees need in the event of an emergency evacuation from a DRC office location. Develop a plan to meet those needs. Identify specific staff members at each office location to help during an emergency evacuation from a DRC office.
- Provide input and feedback on practices that support and influence a disability friendly work environment and culture.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Collaborate with various committees and Employee Resource Groups within the organization to ensure a transparent reasonable accommodation process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Lived experience as a person with a disability.
- Understanding of the intersectionality in culture and disability.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in human resources or a related field, with experience in reasonable accommodation and/or disability management.
- Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to reasonable accommodation and disability management.
- Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Experience with assistive technology applications, such as screen readers, speech recognition, and alternative input devices.
- Experience working with assistive technology users and understanding their needs.
- Experience mentoring and training others in assistive technology software, devices and their usage.
- Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative reasonable accommodations.
- Positive attitude and role model.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC),
- ADA Coordinator (ADAC),
- Assistive Technology such as Dragon, JAWS, and Kurzweil.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel as needed (up to 20%). Must be available to travel to Sacramento 4 times a year for activities, such as all staff meetings and/or approved trainings.
CORE COMPETENCY SKILL LEVELS
The competencies below represent the knowledge, skills, behaviors and/or abilities required to be successful at DRC, with or without disability related reasonable accommodations.
Diversity & Inclusion
Embraces an environment of learning about, valuing, encouraging, and supporting differences. Seeks opportunities for inclusion in a variety of settings. Promotes and sustains a community that acknowledges and celebrates differences.
Communication
Ability to read and analyze complex legal documents/terminology, laws, financial reports, medical records, or technical journals. Ability to respond and present written advice, information and documents for clients, meetings, hearings, regulatory or government agencies. Ability to make complex ideas, laws, facts, and/or policies understandable to diverse audiences, governmental entities, facility leadership, public groups/officials, and/or boards of directors.
Critical Thinking
Understands that few things are black and white. Ability to explore factors in any situation for the purpose of determining the array of best possible solutions. Incorporates facts, impact on others, and communication strategy into problem solving methodology.
Relationship Building
Ability to take proactive steps to reach out to staff, supervisors, and leaders in direct, relevant, and personal ways. Addresses issues in an open, constructive, professional manner, and persuades others to approach issues in the same manner. Seeks to resolve confrontations and disagreements constructively. Focuses on the situation, issues, or behaviors, rather than the people. Supports the good ideas of others.
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 can be performed in an office environment or remotely. Duties require regular communications over online platforms.
If you are interested in becoming a part of DRC, please submit the following:
1. Online Disability Rights California Application Form
2. Your resume
3. Cover Letter: We need a workforce that can utilize insights and strategies that can come from both professional and personal experience. In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself and why you are a great fit for this position and for DRC.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
At Disability Rights California, we value diversity among our employees because unique perspectives allow us to effectively serve Californians with disabilities from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), Disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Disability Rights California endorses and supports the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations.
