Clients’ Rights Advocate – Regional Center of the East Bay– Oakland, CA

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join a progressive state-wide non-profit disability advocacy agency that is committed to the fight for the legal and human rights of people with disabilities. Protection & Advocacy, Inc. is in partnership with the Office of Client's Rights Advocacy to provide services to Regional Center clients. This position is located in Oakland and serves the Regional Center of the East Bay clients. This is an excellent opportunity to do legal work that truly makes a difference. PAI offers excellent benefits and great work environment!

The following qualifications must be met:

1. Education and/or experience equivalent to a four-year college degree. To be hired as a CRA III, you must be a member of the CA State Bar.

2. Two years or more of paid or voluntary working experience as an advocate within a social, human service, government, legal or health care environment.

3. Knowledge of the legal, civil and service rights of persons with developmental disabilities in California.

4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

5. Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions.

6. Experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons with disabilities.

7. Experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons from multi-ethnic communities.

8. Valid CA Driver’s License and ability and willingness to drive (unless a disability-related accommodation is required and can reasonably be granted.)

If you are interested in applying for this position, it is extremely important you complete the required application packet and submit to the Human Resources Department by June 23, 2008. To obtain the detailed job description and required application packet you may visit www.pai-ca.org or call 916-658-2659 to have one mailed to you. RESUMES RECEIVED WITHOUT ALL OF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NO RECRUITERS OR STAFFING AGENCIES

· Compensation: $41,016-$58,272/yr ++ Depends on Experience