Staff Attorney/Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2

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Supervision – 15%

• Directly supervise one advocate.

Outreach / Training – 15%

• Develop and implement an outreach plan, including targeted outreach to traditionally underserved communities.
• Strengthen and build relationships with local community‑based organizations.
• Develop and conduct outreach, education, and training for regional center clients and their families, community groups, and others.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises one (1) advocate and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

o Advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities; or o In a paid or volunteer position relating to regional center services, special education, or Social Security; or o Working with vulnerable people or communities.

• Ability to conduct research and analysis of pertinent legal authority.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate complex legal questions and issues to the general public.
• Experience working with or sensitivity to people with disabilities.
• Experience working with or sensitivity to people from ethnic or language distinct communities.

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

• Three or more years advocating for the rights of people with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of statewide resources available to people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience reviewing medical or educational records.
• Able to communicate fluently and write effectively in Spanish or an Asian language.
• Alternate dispute resolution training and practice.
• One or more years supervising colleagues in a work or volunteer setting.
• 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 Windows‑based 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.

Licenses / Certificates For placement as a CRA 2, must be admitted to the California State Bar, or registered with the California State Bar and eligible to practice under Registered Legal Aid Attorney program. If registered under the RLAA Program, must become admitted to the California State Bar within five (5) years. If you are hired as a CRA 1 and later become licensed, you are eligible for an immediate promotion to CRA 2.