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CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.
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CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.
Independent Living Coordinator - Tri-Valley
Full Time; Benefitted; Non-Exempt
Salary: $25; Position open until filled
CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve lives and make communities fully accessible.
Job Summary: This position reports to the Program Director and acts as an IL Generalist to help people with disabilities achieve their independent living goals.
Supervised by: Program Director.
Positions Supervised: None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitate identification and development of independent living (IL) goals with each consumer. Provide opportunity for consumer to develop an Independent Living Plan (ILP).
2. Provide individual and group peer support while teaching IL skills to enable persons with disabilities and their families to develop their own support systems and to decrease isolation and increase/maintain a positive self-image.
3. Teach specific IL skills that focus on enabling consumers to develop assertive communication skills and problem-solving abilities that allow the consumer to exercise self-advocacy effectively.
4. Model skills and advocate for the right. equal treatment, and
5. Teach personal Emergency Preparedness Workshops and Classes seniors and persons with disabilities in the community.
6. Input all required consumer data (all Intake, notes and indirect services into the CRIL’s consumer database). Reports are generated monthly.
OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Report to Program Director on work accomplished in the Tri-Valley.
2. Drive own car in the Tri-Valley or other parts of Alameda County.
3. Deliver all IL core services in both individual and group settings (e.g.: assistive technology; housing search; personal assistance referral; I & R; peer support; independent skills training; individual/systems advocacy).
4. Refer to other CRIL staff or community agencies for additional services or follow-up, such as Assistive Technology I & R, Employment Services, Personal Counseling, etc.
5. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS:
1. BA degree or 2 years’ experience in working with persons with disabilities.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach and model the independent living philosophy with consumers and to incorporate it into everyday job performance.
3. Familiarity with different disability groups and disability issues and/or life experience with disability necessary.
4. Ability to manage own work load and juggle multiple tasks in a self-directed manner.
5. Intermediate computer skills (e.g., Microsoft office Suite and CIL Suite data entry) developed.
6. Good oral and written communication skills.
7. Bilingual; preference will be given to Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese speakers.
Send resume and cover letter to:
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
PMG: Rev8/8/23
IL Coordinator - Blind Services Orientation and Mobility
CRIL (Hayward Office) Part-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site | Salary: Starting at $25.00 per hour
Summary: Under direction of the Blind Services Coordinator, the ILC - Orientation and Mobility (OM) Instructor will provide one-to-one and group (OM) instruction services to CRIL consumers
Position Supervised: None, excepting volunteers as needed.
Supervised by: Blind Services Coordinator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess individual needs of consumers and set goals for instruction.
Provide instruction in either in-person or virtual settings.
Provide consumer evaluations, goal development, and training summaries.
Enter consumer notes and progress into CIL Suite (CRIL’s database) in a timely fashion.
Adapt teaching styles to accommodate different learning styles.
Conduct outreach efforts to persons with disabilities as requested.
Model skills and advocate for the rights, equal treatment, and appropriate policies that effect persons with disabilities.
Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with other CRIL staff to ensure consumer service needs are being met.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
California Certification in Orientation & Mobility
2 years’ experience working with the visually impaired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Strong Computer Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with teaching a skill to individuals or small groups.
knowledge and experience with AT software programs, such as Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil, JAWS, ZoomText, etc.
Personal experience with disability
Bilingual in English, Spanish, or Mandarin.
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Please send cover letter and resume to careers@crilhayward.org
Independent Living Coordinator: Long Term Services and Supports
$25 per hour
(Full Time, Benefitted, Non-Exempt)
Mission: CRIL advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible.
Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing LTSS, including Personal Assistant Services (PAS), training and PA matching assistance. The LTSS Coordinator works in collaboration with Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) core and extended partners to provide Options Counseling, Enhanced Information & Referral, Short-term Service Coordination and Transition Services.
Supervised By: This position reports to CRIL’s Program Director.
Positions Supervised: None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides individual and group peer support while teaching IL skills to enable persons with disabilities and their families to develop support systems and to decrease isolation and increase a positive self-image.
2. Teaches specific IL skills that focus on enabling consumers to develop assertive communication skills and problem solving abilities.
4. Models skills and advocate for the rights, equal treatment, and appropriate policies that effect persons with disabilities.
5. Manages CRIL’s Quickmatch Registry and provides support to consumers and personal assistants.
6. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community based organizations providing LTSS (IHSS, Medi-Cal, SSA, LAS, VA) and with nursing staff and discharge planners at hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing facilities.
7. Uses resources to create linkages between institutionalized residents and community based services, supports, and additional resources.
8. Schedules meetings and consultations with individuals, groups or agencies that can provide input regarding care coordination.
9. Assists residents with completing applications and record keeping as needed.
10. Complies with all HIPPA and agency confidentiality policies and procedures.
OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Supports consumer efforts and advocate in situations where specialized knowledge is needed.
2. Stays updated on current and changing housing regulations that affect accessibility and rights of housing consumers including Section 8, UFAS, FAHAA, 504 and ADA regulations.
3. Coordinates referrals and assessment by agencies that provide LTSS services, housing, housing modifications, transportation, and income maintenance for care-planning in a community setting.
4. Maintains accurate, comprehensive and consumer records and inputs tracking and referral information into data management system.
MINIMUM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Develops local resources, network with other service providers, and outreach to the community.
2. Travels within and occasionally out of Eastern and Southern Alameda County.
3. Attends meetings, workshops, trainings and represents the interests of CRIL in a professional manner to improve the quality of services and/or information.
4. Coordinates and communicates with other ADRC partners to insure that consumer service needs are being met.
5. Demonstrates ability to work with Windows and Office Suite programs.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. BA degree in gerontology, social work, allied science, liberal arts, or related field or two years college or vocational school plus two years experience in working with persons with disabilities or seniors.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach and model the independent living philosophy.
3. Basic knowledge of different disability groups and their service needs.
4. Ability to exercise professional conduct in all facets of work.
5. Good communication skills, written and oral.
6. Preference given to candidates with knowledge and experience in Medi-Cal, Medicare, IHSS, Section 8 and other disability benefits.
7. Preference given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish or Cantonese.
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
REV. 8/8/2023
IL Coordinator - TRANSITIONS COORDINATOR
CRIL (Hayward Office) Full-Time | Non-Exempt | On-Site | Salary: Starting at $25.00 per hour
Summary: The Transitions Coordinator (TC) is a non-exempt position that assists people with disabilities of all ages and types in transitioning out of nursing homes or other institutions into the community, to their own homes. The Transitions Coordinator will assist in skills training, case services, benefits management, assistive technology, advocacy, housing, attendant services, and coordination of the transition into the community.
Position Supervised: None
Supervised by: This position reports to CRIL’s Program Director.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develops local resources, networks with other service providers, and reaches out to the community. Disseminate information to promote community integration: provide information on the Transitions program in nursing homes and in the community.
2. Assist consumers who live in institutions in developing a discharge plan, an Independent Living Plan (ILP), to transition back to the community or prevent admission into an institution.
3. Identify barriers in the community that prevent consumers from being integrated into their communities.
4. Coordinates with the consumer, facility social workers/discharge planners, services coordinators, and required community agencies to ensure that services are in place for a successful transition.
5. Attend designated meetings and participate in CRIL staff meetings.
6. Attends meetings, workshops, trainings, and represents the interests of CRIL in a professional manner to improve the quality of services.
7. Maintains accurate, comprehensive consumer records and inputs tracking and referral information into the data management system (CILSuite).8. Complies with all HIPAA and agency confidentiality policies and procedures.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. BA degree in gerontology, social work, allied science, liberal arts, or
related field or two years of college/vocational school plus two years of experience working with persons with disabilities or seniors.
2. Demonstrated ability to teach and model the independent living philosophy.
3. Have a general knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis, and their impact on independent living.
4. Management, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively, and use judgment and discretion in decision-making.
5. Computer literate with excellent communication and writing skills.
6. Must have an acceptable Criminal Background Check and Childline clearance.
7. Preference given to candidates with knowledge and experience in Medi-Cal, Medicare, IHSS, Section 8, and other disability benefits.
8. Preference is given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish, Chinese, or ASL.
9. Ability to travel in the CRIL service area.
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Please send cover letter and resume to careers@crilhayward.org
Executive Director
CRIL (Hayward Office) Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Benefits
Reports to: Board of Directors
CRIL History and Independent Living Philosophy Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) was organized in 1979. CRIL’s main office is located in Hayward with branch offices in Fremont and Livermore. CRIL is a part of a statewide and national network of 28 Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in California and over 400 in the US. In 1972, the first ILC was formed in Berkeley, CA by Ed Roberts, who became the first student with a significant disability to enroll, along with other college students at UC Berkeley. This sparked the independent living (IL) revolution that changed national law. Independent Living (IL) is a philosophy grounded in the principle that people with disabilities are the experts on their own lives. It champions the right of people with disabilities to make personal decisions, direct their own services, participate fully in community life, and empowers people to live as independently as they choose.
The Opportunity This is an opportunity to provide executive leadership to a disability-led organization advancing disability rights, systemic change, and equity for people living with disabilities and seniors throughout southern and eastern Alameda County. CRIL’s main office is in Hayward with additional sites in Fremont and Livermore. CRIL currently has an Operating Budget of $2.2 ML, 20 employees and 7 board members. CRIL thrives on a peer-based model where the staff and board reflect and understand the communities they serve.
Summary As Executive Director, you will provide overall leadership and direction for CRIL and will be responsible for advancing the organization’s mission and strategy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee the day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and staff management for CRIL. This includes managing 6 direct reports. This role ensures the agency fulfills its mission of supporting people with disabilities through advocacy, services, and community partnerships.
Strategic Leadership(15%)
● Develop and champion the organizational advocacy agenda; ensure all systems-change efforts align with CRIL’s mission and strategic priorities to advance disability rights public policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
● Educate policymakers on emerging issues and independent living (IL) priorities of people with disabilities.
● Support and resource the System Change Advocate and Community Organizer in building relationships with civic leaders, public agencies, and community organizations to advance systems change.
● Empower consumers and community advocates in their self-advocacy and collective efforts.
● Lead advocacy for disability rights at executive-level forums, including active participation alongside the Systems Change Advocate and Community Organizer in Alameda County’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC). CRIL serves as the fiscal agent for the Alameda County ADRC.
Community Engagement (20%)
● Represent CRIL in the community; build and maintain partnerships with disability advocacy coalitions, other agencies, and local government entities.
● Strengthen CRIL’s relationships with consumers and disability advocates throughout its service area.
● Communicate CRIL’s mission, programs, advocacy priorities, and community impact to a wide range of audiences.
Fundraising & Development (20%)
● Lead fund development and strategic planning with the Board of Directors & appropriate staff.
● Oversee grants, donor engagement, financial reporting, and funder relationships.
● Work with the Board to develop and implement a 3-year Strategic Plan and an annual fund development plan, including government grants and contracts, foundation support, individual giving, and other sources of revenue. Programs & Evaluation (15%)
● Monitor program delivery and align services with community needs and CRIL’s mission.
● Oversee the quality, accessibility, regulatory compliance, and outcomes of CRIL’s programs across all service locations.
● Use consumer feedback and program data to identify needs, improve services, and inform systems-change priorities. Administration & Staff Development (15%)
● Guide staff team and the organization through transitions such as leadership changes and structural shifts. 2
● Negotiate all agency contracts and ensure contract compliance.
● Partner with the Human Resources Coordinator to recruit, hire, support, and retain a skilled, diverse staff, with a broad range of skills consistent with the community CRIL serves.
● Oversee professional development and performance evaluations.
● Create an annual professional development plan designed to develop staff’s skills.
● Ensure compliance with personnel policies established by the Board of Directors and in line with all local, state, and federal labor regulations.
● Ensure all job descriptions are up to date and annual performance evaluations are completed. Financial Management (10%)
● Oversee the development and management of the organization’s annual budget and provide report-outs on budget vs. actuals regularly to the Board.
● Ensure fiduciary responsibility and financial accountability for all contributions, income, and agency assets, seeing that all funds are disbursed in accordance with contract requirements and donor designations.
● Identify and manage organizational risks by maintaining effective internal controls, policies, and risk-management practices that protect CRIL’s assets, support regulatory and contractual compliance, and promote safe and reliable operations.
● Evaluate and create a strategy for funding diversification - federal, state, city, & private.
Board Support and Partnership (5%)
● Report regularly to the Board of Directors regarding organizational objectives, financial status of the organization, and other issues relevant to the Board. Ensure transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
● Provide the Board of Directors with adequate information to assist members in reaching decisions and in formulating necessary policies.
● Assist the Board of Directors in their roles and responsibilities by providing support, education, and leadership development.
● Help recruit new Board members that align with the needs of the Board.
Required Qualifications:
● CRIL is a disability-led, peer-based organization and seeks a leader whose experience reflects the communities CRIL serves.
● Bachelor’s degree required.
● 5+ years of senior leadership experience in the nonprofit or public sector.
● Strong staff and team development experience, including leading diverse teams across different cultures and languages.
● Experience overseeing programs or operations across multiple locations.
● Proven fundraising and grant writing skills.
● Strong financial management skills with $1.5M+ budgets. 3
● Demonstrated ability to build community relationships and communicate effectively with consumers, policymakers, funders, and other partners.
● Ability to use contemporary digital tools for communication, reporting, and organizational management with or without accommodations. Ability to work some evenings/weekends and travel occasionally in-state.
Preferred:
● Experience with communications, outreach, media relations, or organizational visibility
● Knowledge of CRIL’s service areas (Hayward, Fremont, and Livermore).
● Bilingual in Spanish, ASL, or other threshold languages.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
● Competitive paid time off including 3 weeks’ vacation and 70 hours of sick leave.
● Retirement savings with a 3% match for 403b plans.
● Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
CRIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CRIL is a disability-led, peer-based organization and seeks a leader whose experience reflects the communities CRIL serves. Candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Deep knowledge of the independent living philosophy, disability rights, and consumer-controlled services is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to Stacy Nelson & Associates at stacyn@stacynelsonassociates.com