Disability Rights Montana Executive Director Position

Westaff has been retained by Disability Rights Montana to manage the search for its Executive Director.  This full-time position is in DRM’s Helena, MT office.

Salary: $112,000 to $133,000, commensurate with experience. 

Benefits Include: 403(b) contribution, health, dental, vision care, life insurance, long-term care insurance and vacation/sick leave.

To apply please email your cover letter and resume directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The position is opened until filled.

Position Overview:

• The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the overall operation and strategic plan of Disability Rights Montana.
• The Executive Director is the management leader for Disability Rights Montana and reports to the governing Board of Directors.
• This position leads the organization in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission.
• The Executive Director is the spokesperson for Disability Rights Montana and builds relationships with consumers, the public, media, government, DRM’s national association, and other stakeholders.
• The Executive Director supports and manages staff whose experiences, cultures, and languages reflect the community DRM serves.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead a dynamic group of professionals to accomplish critical mission of protecting the legal rights of people with disabilities.
• Serve as an effective leader in this civil rights movement with passion, vision, and action plans.
• Bring perspective and vision for the next chapter of Disability Rights MT and translate that vision into achievable steps to increase its visibility and impact.
• Utilize excellent presentation and networking skills to promote Disability Rights MT’s mission and leverage opportunities for systemic change.
• Act as a recognized, respected advocate and spend a significant amount of time in the community with stakeholders.
• Apply working knowledge of applicable laws and legal processes.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Montana or obtain prior to end of probationary period.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in active law practice; 5 years preferred.
• Experience with personnel supervision, budget development, leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• Fundraising experience, including grant writing and management, preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization and with Boards of Directors preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Legal Knowledge Regarding: Disability Rights, Medicaid, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Discrimination
• Ability to develop vision, goals, and action plans for the future of Disability Rights MT
• Management / Administrative Experience.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Proven Leadership, Negotiation, and Critical Thinking Skills
• Knowledge of Federal Funding Sources and Government Grants.
• Business Acumen.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.

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Transition Specialist TBI Program at Resources for Independence Central Valley

Location: Fresno, California

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.50/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Transition Specialist – TBI Program

SALARY: Full-time non-exempt position; 40 hours/week; Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance; paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Please Note: This position may work outside of the typical work hours. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a must.

The Transition Specialist is under the direct supervision of the Director of Programs and the Program Manager of Independent Living and Transition Services. This motivated, compassionate, problem solving, and friendly individual will work as a member of RICV’s Heads Up! Traumatic Brain Injury, (TBI) program team to empower people who have experienced TBI to live independent and inclusive lives. The Transition Specialist is responsible for providing pre and post transition/diversion services which may include housing assistance, coordination of benefits, establishing

budgets and many other activities to assist participants with their discharge from an institutional setting or divergent barrier removal.

This position is based upon funding availability.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

· Gain knowledge of the American’s with Disabilities act, (ADA), the Olmstead Act, TBI , and successfully complete the ABC’s of Nursing Home Transition course & other required RICV training.

· Develop and maintain relationships with local institutional settings through networking, community outreach, workshops, and presentations.

· Support creation of the TBI Peer Support Groups for people experiencing TBI and those who care for them in both English and Spanish. Make consumers, caregivers, service providers and other community partners aware of these opportunities.

· Work in collaboration with the consumer, their discharge planning team, and RICV team members to provide high level transition and diversion services that are consumer controlled, person-centered, and aligned with the independent living philosophy.

· Develop thorough care plans for each consumer to ensure successful service delivery.

· Influence, lead, and guide in individual and systems change advocacy efforts to increase access to services and programs for people experiencing TBI.

· Participate and organize educational activities to promote awareness of TBI and transition/diversion services available through RICV.

· Gather and organize information on a wide range of TBI Resources and maintain information in ready-reference format.

· Network with other professionals in the field of TBI throughout the state.

· Build and maintain relationships with consumers and community partners in both urban and rural areas

· Develop and maintain a list of RICV contacts in relation to community connections resulting from outreach and networking efforts in the RICV database.

· Assist in the development of annual program goals.

· Complete all necessary Consumer intakes and service notes as well as other required database entries in a timely manner in the RICV database.

· Prepare reports in and accurate and timely manner as required by the funding source.

· Become familiar with resources available to people experiencing TBI in all 5 Counties and statewide.

· Participate in community organizing efforts to accomplish statewide and local network advocacy goals.

· Educate consumers and the community on how laws, policies, and regulations may impact the independence of people experiencing TBI.

· Carry out other duties as assigned.

NOTIFICATION:

Resources for Independence Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Resources for Independence Central Valley is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for people with disabilities.

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New Mexico Disability, Access and Functional Needs Coordinator Position

The New Mexico Disability, Access and Functional Needs Coordinator (DAFN) plays a critical role in all New Mexico emergency management phases. The DAFN Coordinator with support disability integration in New Mexico. The DAFN coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring emergency management programs and services to ensure inclusion and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, access, and functional needs. The coordinator will work closely with other emergency management personnel, community organizations, and advocacy groups to provide accessible and effective emergency planning and response services for New Mexico.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, social work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with people with disabilities, access and functional needs, and emergency management.
• Knowledge of federal and state disability laws and regulations related to emergency management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including people with disabilities, access and functional needs, emergency management personnel, and community partners.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and accommodations for people with disabilities, access, and functional needs.
• A person with a disability or has lived experience working directly with members of the disability community.

This position reports to the NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM). If interested in the position, please contact Lisa McNiven, Deputy Director of the NM Governor’s Commission on Disability who will lead the interview team for this position. Contact information is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 505-435-9326.

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National Disability Rights Network
Voting Accessibility Organizer Contract Announcement
Request for Applications
12 Month Contract Position
Disability Voting Rights Coalition

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) in Washington, D.C., is seeking a contractor experienced in voting accessibility rights, disability rights, and/or coalition organizing to work under a twelve month contract to organize and lead the National Coalition on Accessible Voting.

The contract organizer will lead coalition work and outreach activities with the disability and civil rights community around protecting voting accessibility, expanding voter access for people with disabilities, and building a more inclusive democracy.

The contract would commence on or around June 15, 2023.

The position can be performed virtually within the United States.

Application deadline is Friday, May 26th, 2023 by 4pm ET.

Who We Are:
NDRN is the nonprofit membership association for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. The P&A System is collectively the largest provider of legal services to persons with disabilities in the United States, and has a unique authority to conduct monitoring and investigations where services and supports are provided to people with disabilities. NDRN provides training, technical assistance, and support to the P&A agencies, which are located in every state, U.S. territory, and for a consortium of Native American tribes. NDRN is also involved in legislative advocacy to create a society in which people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity and are able to fully participate by exercising choice and self-determination.


Contract Activities and Deliverables will Include:

• Under a private foundation grant, NDRN has developed and plans to expand a national coalition to address, on a nonpartisan basis, voter accessibility and education efforts. The contractor will be responsible for advancing the work of the coalition in addition to other deliverables designed to better ensure accessibility to voting systems by persons with disabilities.

• Develop a strategic plan for long term growth and sustainability of the National Coalition on Accessible Voting.
• Develop an identifiable brand for the National Coalition on Accessible Voting to build its influence in the voting rights sphere.
• Write and circulate coalition materials that include but are not limited to position statements, sign on letters, and policy recommendations.
• Assume responsibility for daily management of the National Coalition on Accessible Voting, including coordination and planning of regular coalition and steering committee meetings, maintenance of coalition listservs, and processes for coalition membership.
• Assist with media and outreach strategies involving accessible voting. Specific deliverables and deadlines will be determined with the selected contractor prior to execution of the contract.

Required Contractor Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience equivalent to a four-year college degree in public policy, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
• Knowledge of issues and concerns related to the disability community, disability rights, voting rights, and electoral systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and social justice.
• Effective communication skills, including writing skills.
• Ability to research and analyze policy issues and legislation, especially involving people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, sensitivity to other people and the ability to work effectively in coalition with other non-profit groups.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated administrative skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in community organizing or coalition building within a civil rights movement.
• Experience working in voting rights, disability rights, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System.
• Demonstrated commitment to the potential contributions of individuals with disabilities and to efforts to make possible the realization of that potential.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is a 12 month contract position with a total compensation of up to $70,000, paid monthly.

The person selected for the contract will be an independent contractor, will NOT be an employee of NDRN, and as such NDRN will provide no other benefits or compensation.

How To Apply:
Submit the following to David Hutt, Deputy Executive Director for Legal Services, NDRN, via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the Subject Line: Voting Contractor Application

• A letter explaining how you meet the requirements listed in this announcement;
• A current resume;
• A writing sample which addresses a disability rights or voting rights issue, or a coalition building related activity.

Closing Date:
Friday, May 26, 2023 at 4pm ET.

A meeting may be requested of applicants prior to final selection.

Reasonable Accommodations:
NDRN provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to submit your application for consideration for the contract, please notify us.

NDRN is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for the contract without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.