World Institute on Disability (WID), Oakland, CA

ABOUT WID:

The World Institute on Disability (WID) is a nonprofit public policy center dedicated to promoting independence and full societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Currently, WID operates with a staff of 20 employees and volunteers and is located in downtown Oakland, California, convenient to accessible BART and bus transportation.

Since its founding in 1983, WID has earned a reputation for quality research and public education on a wide range of issues.

Over half of the Board of Directors and staff are people with disabilities, and respected national leaders in the disability rights field, as well as in industry, government, and social services. This enables WID to bring a cross-disability perspective to the policy arena.

ABOUT CWII:

The California Work Incentives Initiative, CWII, is a community based collaboration of people with disabilities, service providers, public and private programs and policy makers. CWII is focused on reducing poverty and barriers to employment by engaging disability community stakeholders to improve person-centered health care and employment services. Current projects include Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), a bilingual website on public and private health and benefit programs for California workers and job seekers; the statewide California Work Group on Work Incentives and Healthcare (CWG); and CWII's Youth Initiatives. The program conducts statewide outreach, training and presentations on Disability Benefits 101, and on health, benefits, work and disability, referred to as Disability Benefits 101 Information Services.

The CWII program work environment is flexible, team oriented and fast paced. Program staff are encouraged and expected to contribute to program improvements. CWII receives support from city, county, state, federal and foundation grants and contracts to produce and manage project activities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Trainer - Program Analyst serves the program as a trainer, key contact and expert on  state and federal health care and work incentives, and represents  CWII in multiple ways.  The successful candidate is responsible for developing and conducting trainings on health care, benefits, work and disability. The successful candidate conducts research to develop content, program analysis and other program products, based on the evolving ways in which DB 101 Information Services are being used. The successful candidate contributes recommendations to improve CWII process and products as part of the essential functions of the position.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PROGRAM RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING: 

• Research, track, develop, analyze and revise health, benefits, financial and employment program content
• Research, track and report on proposed regulatory and legislative initiatives related to program content and services
• Analyze program interaction and track changes in same
• Data search, interpretation and reporting activities
• Collaborate on the updating and revision of DB101 and training curricula content with the CWII Program Manager, Program Analyst, subcontractors, DB101 users of services and other program partners
• Develop program analysis grounded in the evolving and specific ways that DB101 Information Services are being used
• Respond to changing needs of training and web site services and activities
• Produce and revise new integrated content and curricula using training and web site materials in collaboration with program staff and subcontractors
• Maintain excellent progress notes and files for program continuity and reporting purposes
• Research and add articles, current events and resources of DB101 user interest to the website and training materials as assigned

PROGRAM COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATION:

• Build work relationships with interns and California Work Group participants, CWII partners, and others who contribute to program objectives and products
• Conceive, outreach, design and produce trainings (including training agendas and curricula), and public presentations in close collaboration with Program Manager and program partners at local, regional and state levels
• Travel widely and frequently around the state of California
• Present on program and policy content at state and national conferences
• Recommend program improvements regarding project teams and partners, as to  both process and quality of products
• Participate  in all relevant project planning
• Collaborate with program staff and others 
• Respond to program user questions in coordination with CWII staff
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or other graduate degree in Public Policy, Social Services, Humanities or related CWII program fields plus 3 years work experience related to public and private disability benefits and health coverage.
• Or B.A. in Public Policy, Social Services, Humanities or related fields plus 4 years work experience related to public and private disability benefits and health coverage.
• Demonstrated training, public speaking and writing skills, including composition and copy editing skills; writing sample(s) are required to apply for this position.
• Flexibility: ability and capacity to work under pressure with simultaneous, multiple projects and/or deadlines
• Experience with drafting, layout and editing of content and related products using, at a minimum, MS Office suite
• Ability to work independently as well as in team structures
• Strong networking and relationship building skills
• Strong research, writing, group writing and editing skills

PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge or experience with web-based software, Content Management Systems and web-based authoring tools
• Graphic and related software experience
• Knowledge of Independent Living movement, history and philosophy
• Personal and/or professional experience with disability

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: CWII Program Manager

COMPENSATION: $42,500-$47,500 annual base range at 100% FTE plus benefits

POSITION STATUS: Regular, exempt

REQUIRED APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please send 1) resume, 2) writing samples, 3) cover letter and 4) references to:      

World Institute on Disability

Attn: Trainer - Program Analyst Search Committee

510-16th Street, Suite 100

Oakland, CA   94612

FAX: (510) 763-4109

e-mail: jobs@wid.org

NO CALLS PLEASE

(WID acknowledges receipt of applications by mail.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

TESTING PROCESS: Submit sample(s) of authored written products showing evidence of qualifications. On site written testing may be conducted.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Address questions regarding reasonable accommodations to access the application/interview process to the attention of the Human Resource Manager.

To accommodate our staff with severe allergies, WID asks applicants, employees, and guests who use service dogs to advise the Human Resource Manager of their appointment before arrival, if possible.

WID promotes a scent/chemical free environment. To support this effort, WID asks that all applicants, employees, and guests refrain from wearing/using scented products and chemicals while in our offices or at our sponsored events.

TRAVEL AND RELOCATION:

WID cannot cover the cost of travel or relocation, but encourages all interested applicants to apply.

All persons, including disabled persons, elders, women, racial and ethnic minorities, are encouraged to apply.

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