Disability Rights California

• Conduct site reviews and investigations as requested by the Social Security Administration (SSA) • Conduct additional reviews/investigations that DRC has determined are warranted • Develop corrective action plans to assist representative payees to conform to requirements specified by the SSA • Submit a report to the SSA on each completed review/investigation • Conduct an initial onsite assessment of any organization that begins collecting a fee for its services as a representative payee to ensure that it is properly established according to SSA requirements • Provide short-term, technical assistance and referrals to clients, callers and others, including to Social Security disability beneficiaries who have representative payees. • Engage in community-based advocacy and community leadership, representing DRC. • Prepare written materials and conduct outreach to, and education and training of, consumers, community groups, advocates and others, particularly those from traditionally underserved communities on issues pertaining to their rights as SSA beneficiaries and the duties of their rep payee.

• Advocate for people with developmental disabilities who are regional center clients • Provide information and advice about the diverse legal needs of clients • Represent clients at administrative hearings regarding education, public benefits, and regional center eligibility and services • Identify and employ impact advocacy strategies to remove systematic barriers for people with disabilities • Develop and engage in relationships and collaborations with community partners • Investigate and report on rights violations • May supervise one advocate or dedicate time to advocacy

• Provides leadership and direction for DRC’s litigation practice. • Guides and strengthens DRC’s overall litigation strategy. • Coordinates amicus strategies across DRC. • Represents DRC in the national network of disability Protection & Advocacy agencies’ litigation collaboration and activities. • Mentors and supports attorneys at all levels. • Manages DRC’s case docket and development of novel legal theories. • Oversees all work in compliance with professional, ethical, and program requirements.

• Supervise attorneys and investigators, including workload management, training, and monitoring staff • Lead a work team with emphasis on assisting the team in developing and implementing strategies to accomplish team goals • Ensure that all work complies with grant requirements and meets procedural and quality standards, including proper handling of personally identifiable information • Conduct frequent calls, e.g. weekly, with attorneys and advocates regarding work • Respond to inquiries and complaints concerning services • Train attorneys, advocates, clients and others in substantive disability rights law • Identify areas of development of program staff and assist in coordinating such development. • Perform outreach and support and monitor supervisee outreach efforts to traditionally underserved communities.

• Develop, lead, and/or participate in policy advocacy at the local, regional, state, and federal level • Collaborate and coordinate with DRC's Legislative and Communications Unit • Identify and participate in key internal and external stakeholder workgroups and/or committees • Prepare and/or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, or special projects • Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, administrative proceedings, and/or judicial proceedings • Mentor attorneys, fellows, and/or interns on public policy work • Participate in other duties as assigned

• Develop, lead, and/or participate in litigation • Represent individual clients in negotiations and judicial proceedings • Supervise and/or mentor the work of attorneys and advocates • Provide training and technical assistance to other staff • Collaborate with other agencies on service issues

• Develop and/or participate in litigation • Represent individual clients in negotiations, mediations, and judicial proceedings • Identify and participate in key stakeholder workgroups • Expand the delivery of services to underserved populations • Prepare and/or coordinate training materials and reports • Mentor attorneys, advocates, fellows, clerks, or interns • Participate in other duties as assigned

• Develop, lead, and participate in policy advocacy at the state and federal level, including commenting on and drafting legislation and regulations, and participating in stakeholder workgroups or committees • Supervise and mentor the work of attorneys, fellows, and interns, as assigned • Prepare or coordinate training materials, publications, reports, or special projects, or make presentations about legal work as necessary • Provide technical assistance and substantive training to other Disability Rights California staff on complex Healthcare/HCBS issues • Collaborate with other agencies and organizations to address systemic issues impacting access to Medi-Cal and HCBS • Participate in other duties as assigned