Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council: State Adminstrator

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For questions about this position contact Mellie Santora, AZSILC Member/Executive Management and Initiative Support Consultant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Location: Arizona (remote) with proximity to the greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience

Position Start Date: Unlisted

Application Closing Date: July 15, 2022

Job Qualifications:

• Experience serving in a leadership role within a Center for Independent Living or Statewide Independent Living Council required.

• Bachelor’s degree and five years management experience preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience may substitute.

• Personal and professional experience with disability rights, the Independent Living Movement and philosophy; familiarity with the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Extensive experience in the development and implementation of innovative practices responding to existing and emerging needs involving disability, diversity, and under and unserved communities.

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit administration, fiscal accountability, generally accepting accounting principles (GAAP), and systems advocacy.

• Effective interpersonal skills; demonstrated proficiency in written communication; ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, in public, and using multimodalities.

• Ability to exercise discretion and preserve confidentiality.

• Demonstrated initiative in carrying out assigned tasks; ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize workload, proactively communicate needs to effectively mitigate obstacles and barriers, celebrate successes, and organize and implement multiple and complex tasks, with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with diverse and multicultural populations.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Dayle McIntosh Center: Part-Time Personal Assistant Services Recruitment Specialist

For more information visit their website at www.daylemc.org 

Location: Anaheim, California

Salary: Unlisted

Start Date: Unlisted

Job Requirements:

• Work in conjunction with the Personal Assistant Services Coordinator to support consumers and care providers;
• Maintain DMC’s in-house care attendant registry to include those working for private pay and through IHSS, Regional Center, and other public benefit programs;
• Recruit personal care attendants through use of employment websites and customized job postings based on consumer needs;
• Conduct screening interviews and compile personal care attendant documents;
• Support interested applicants in registering with the Public Authority for the IHSS Registry, Regional Center, and other public benefit programs;
• Coordinate relevant training opportunities for care providers;
• Participate in advisory bodies as an advocate for the implementation and expansion of PAS;

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• One year of experience working with people who have disabilities and/or in human services; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Evidence of strong people skills;
• Ability to conduct interviews and form sound judgments regarding appropriateness of candidates;
• Demonstration of computer literacy;
• Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology;
• Bilingual in Spanish or ASL

Accessible Resources for Independence, Executive Director Position

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Location: Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland

Salary: $70,000 - $80,00 basd on qualifications and experience

Application Closing Date: July 15, 2022

Position Start Date: October 1, 2022

Job Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or Business Administration or related field and five years’ experience in the nonprofit sector as a senior manager is required.  An advanced degree preferably in business administration is highly desirable. 
• Experience providing services to people with disabilities, and knowledge of and commitment to the independent living philosophy.  Personal experience with disability is preferred. 
• Program development and management experience in a Center for Independent Living or other disability-related, grassroots organization.
• Thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements under which non-profit businesses operate.
• Experience with government contracts, meeting multiple deadlines with specific data-based outcomes, and delivery of results through detailed reporting.
• Persuasive and passionate communication ability, including strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Experience with financial oversight and management.
• Excellent organization skills and flexibility, with the ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines, often on short notice.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers.
• Ability to coach staff and develop a high-performance, cohesive team. 
• Experience with grant writing and fundraising efforts.