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>Subject: Job Announcement: Two Opening in Northern
>California: Employment Opportunities: World Institute on Disability
May 2006
>Date: Sat, 20 May 2006 22:42:11 -0400
>From: "Roffee, Margaret - ODEP" <Roffee.Margaret@xxxxxxx>
>To: "Roffee, Margaret - ODEP" <Roffee.Margaret@xxxxxxx>
>
>First Position: WID's California Work Incentives Initiative (CWII)
>is seeking a Trainer-Program Analyst with outstanding training,
>public speaking and writing skills to serve as the program's
>trainer, key contact and expert on state and federal health care and
>work incentives and to represent CWII in multiple areas.
>
>Trainer-Program Analyst
>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.
>
>Download the Trainer-Program Analyst job announcement in Word.
>
>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 Project Manager
>
>COMPENSATION: $42,500-$47,500 annual base range at 100% FTE plus
benefits
>
>POSITION STATUS: Regular, exempt
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send 1) resume, 2) writing samples, 3)
>cover letter and 4) references to
>
>World Institute on Disability
>Attn: Project Associate Search Committee
>510-16th Street, Suite 100
>Oakland, CA 94612
>e-mail: jobs@xxxxxxx
>FAX: (510) 763-4109
>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.
>
>ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA WORK INCENTIVES INITIATIVE (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.
>
>
>Second Position: WID's California Work Incentives Initiative (CWII)
>is seeking Project Associate with professional writing and oral
>communication skills to provide clerical support for program
>activities, direct administrative assistance to the program's
>lead/senior staff, and coordinate activities between projects,
>subcontractors and other outside parties.
>
>Project Associate
>POSITION SUMMARY:
>The Project Associate provides clerical support for program
>activities, direct administrative assistance to the program's
>lead/senior staff, and coordinates activities between projects,
>subcontractors and other outside parties. The position works with
>WID organization staff and volunteers at all levels to complete
>projects timely of a complex and possibly confidential nature. This
>position is open immediately, temporary, part-time and ends October
>31, 2006, with the possibility of permanent part-time employment
>after this date, depending on future funding.
>
>Download the Project Associate job announcement in Word.
>
>DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
>SUPPORT COMPLETION OF PROGRAM PRIORITIES AND ABILITY TO MEET
>INDIVIDUAL PROJECT GOALS
>Provide administrative support including taking, editing and
>distributing meeting minutes
>Coordinate travel details including tracking and processing expense
reports
>Review and respond to communications as directed by Project Manager
>with guidance from Program Manager
>Complete special projects as assigned
>Edit and format correspondence, papers, and project reports
>Track and archive project activities
>COORDINATE PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND PRODUCTION OF DELIVERABLES
>Plan and implement the logistics for meetings, conferences and other
>project gatherings; including agenda preparation, materials
>development, reproduction (including alternate formats) and
>shipping; associated travel arrangement coordination, participant
>registration tasks; track and file related documents
>Maintain and update the CWG roster, CWII Activity Log, CWII
>Calendar, beta testers and other program data bases
>Work with program web editors to maintain website content as trained
>and directed
>Respond to requests for information including mailing, shipping or
>sending materials
>Assist with coordination, production and dissemination of
>deliverables, ensuring that final products meet internal and
>external requirements for accessibility and product appearance
>Assist with drafts of required project reports with guidance from
>the Program Manager in collaboration with the Project Manager
>Assist Project Manager and Contracts Consultant with the monitoring
>of timelines and subcontract deliverables
>Conduct web searches and other project planning research
>Collate, code and record data collected from surveys and research as
>supervised by the Project Manager
>Maintain project mail lists and databases
>Maintain and complete records of activities, historical files and
>information/referral resources
>Perform or coordinate other relative administrative and clerical
functions
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
>A.A. or other post secondary degree or equivalent work experience
>2 years clerical and office work experience related to job description
duties
>Experience using MS Office, Excel and related software
>Professional writing and oral communication skills
>Flexibility; ability and capacities to work under pressure from
>multiple deadlines and project needs
>Experience gathering, collating, filing and reporting data to data
bases
>PREFERENCES:
>Knowledge or experience with web-based software, web editing and the
internet
>Knowledge of Independent Living movement history and philosophy
>Personal and/or professional experience with disability
>Interests or experience with editing
>REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: CWII Project Manager
>
>COMPENSATION: $27,500-$32,500 annual base range at 50% FTE, plus
benefits
>
>POSITION STATUS: Regular, non-exempt
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send 1) resume, 2) writing samples, 3)
>cover letter and 4) references to
>
>World Institute on Disability
>Attn: Project Associate Search Committee
>510-16th Street, Suite 100
>Oakland, CA 94612
>e-mail: jobs@xxxxxxx
>FAX: (510) 763-4109
>NO CALLS PLEASE
>(WID acknowledges receipt of applications by mail.)
>
>APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled
>
>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.
>
>ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA WORK INCENTIVES INITIATIVE (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.
>
>
>
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