Advocacy Program Director

APPLICATION DEADLINE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE CAL VOICES' ONLINE JOB APPLICATION.

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PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE INTERVIEWED.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Advocacy Program Director oversees Cal Voices’ statewide behavioral health advocacy program (ACCESS California), which represents the interests and concerns of service recipients (Clients) in California’s Public Behavioral Health System (PBHS). ACCESS California promotes Client-driven systems and practices, and provides a bridge, voice, and representation to advance Clients’ interests in state and local policy decisions. The Advocacy Program Director is responsible for managing the deliverables-based contract that funds this program, supervising two direct reports, and coordinating efforts with a variety of local organizations that serve as subcontractors on this project. Program activities include tracking legislation and analyzing public policies; state and local advocacy; training and education; outreach, engagement, and communications; research and data collection; and hosting in-person activities and events. Accordingly, the Advocacy Program Director must demonstrate the necessary knowledge, abilities, experience, personal characteristics, and temperament to successfully manage a highly complex project and its staff, including: personal responsibility, motivation, organization, maturity, sound judgment, advanced written and oral communication, digital and technological literacy, emotional intelligence, resilience, and integrity.

Cal Voices is a Peer-run, grassroots behavioral health advocacy agency. As such, the Advocacy Program Director must have personal lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge, share Cal Voices’ organizational values and positions on key issues, and possess credibility with Clients and individuals from diverse and traditionally marginalized communities. Qualified individuals who have participated in public behavioral health services in any California county, are bilingual/bicultural, and/or identify as members of traditionally underserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, immigrants, refugees, former foster youth, previously unhoused, past involvement with the criminal legal system, etc.) are strongly desired. Spanish language fluency is also desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Qualifications (A + B + C)

A. Lived experience of recovery from a behavioral health challenge; and

B. Alignment with Cal Voices’ organizational values and positions on key issues; and

C. Credibility with Clients and individuals from diverse/traditionally marginalized communities

• Professional Qualifications (A or B)

A. A master’s degree in a relevant field (public administration, government, business administration, management, education, psychology, etc.) plus at least three years of professional work experience performing all or most of the core duties of this position (program management; advocacy and public policy; training and education; outreach, engagement, and communication); or

B. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public administration, government, business administration, management, education, psychology, etc.) plus at least five years of professional work experience performing all or most of the core duties of this position (program management; advocacy and public policy; training and education; outreach, engagement, and communication)

• A current and valid Class “C” California Driver License
• Immediate access to reliable personal transportation throughout the workday
• Auto insurance coverage that meets the minimum legal requirements in California
• Ability to perform all Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Possession of the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position
• Ability to meet all Physical and Mental Requirements for this position
Willingness to submit to a background screening, if offered this position
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The frequencies listed below are based on estimated annual averages. Actual frequencies may vary.

Regularly: daily/ongoing; Often: 1-2 times/week; Occasionally: 1-2 times/month; Rarely: 1-2 times/year

The person in this position is required to:

• Regularly perform all of the Job Duties for this position, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Regularly apply the Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for this position
• Regularly work 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday during business hours
• Occasionally work additional hours during evenings and/or weekends
• Often host and attend virtual meetings and trainings
• Occasionally plan and host in-person activities
• Occasionally attend onsite events in the Sacramento area
• Occasionally travel to distant locations throughout California
• Occasionally stay out-of-town overnight
• Often engage in community outreach, engagement, and public speaking activities
• Often develop and deliver professional trainings, talks, and presentations
• Regularly use a computer, the internet, electronic equipment, and digital devices
• Regularly perform substantial typing
• Regularly sit or remain stationary for most of the workday
• Regularly write notes or otherwise document and organize important information
• Regularly communicate clearly and effectively with others, both orally and in writing
• Regularly read, analyze, summarize, and organize complex data, ideas, and information
• Regularly explain complicated concepts to individuals with varied levels of education and understanding
• Regularly perform basic math calculations (counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, averaging)
• Regularly manage distractions and interruptions; maintain focus and productivity throughout the workday
• Regularly plan, execute, delegate, and oversee activities involving multiple steps and tasks
• Regularly make decisions, exercise independent judgment, engage in critical thinking, and perform ongoing problem-solving
• Regularly maintain resilience and utilize effective coping techniques in response to work-related stressors
• Regularly address issues, problems, and challenges as soon as they arise

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Disclaimers: Employment at Cal Voices is strictly at-will. Position sustainability relies on the continuity of existing contracts and funding levels. Although not guaranteed, future pay increases may be given based on revenue growth, demonstrated skills, quality of work performance, and/or value of the employee's contributions to the agency.

• Starting Compensation: $100,000/year
• Benefits: This position is eligible for employer-paid medical (up to 95%), dental (100%), vision (100%), and life insurance (100% of $50,000 policy) plans. Eligible employees may purchase family/dependent health benefits and additional life insurance through these plans. Optional benefits include voluntary participation in Cal Voices' 403(b) retirement plan, pre-tax health and dependent care accounts, long term disability plan, and more.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 20 days per year
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days per year

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

• You must complete Cal Voices’ online application. Submitting your name and contact information in response to this job announcement is not sufficient. We will not consider resumes or other application materials by email, fax, mail, in-person, or any other method outside of our online application. The link to the online application is provided in this job announcement.
• Do your homework. We want to hire the right person, not a warm body. Do not apply if you do not meet all of the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Learn about Cal Voices, who we are, and what we do before you apply. Check out our website (www.calvoices.org, www.wiseup.work, www.accesscalifornia.org and www.californiapeers.org) to read about our programs, values, and governing philosophies. Your application will reveal your level of interest in this position and desire to work at Cal Voices.
• Be prepared. A link to the job description is provided in this job announcement. Download the job description for this position and read it thoroughly to confirm this opportunity is right for you. Keep a copy of it with you when completing the online application, as several questions will ask you to respond to specific information in the job description. You must upload an electronic copy of your resume in the online application. A separate cover letter is not required or desired. The online application asks you to provide the names and contact information for two professional references, so make sure this information is up-to-date and ready to go.
• Take your time. The online application may take up to 30 minutes to complete, as it replaces the need for a cover letter and screening interview. You can save your progress at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline. When reviewing your application, we will consider how your responses reflect your qualities as a potential employee. Your ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail, as well as demonstrate your thoughtfulness, thoroughness, accuracy, spelling, and grammar all matter. Slow down and make your responses count.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact:

Contact Person: Dawniell Zavala, Associate Director/General Counsel

Email/Phone: dzavala@calvoices.org/ 916-366-4600

Email Subject Line: Advocacy Program Director Position

APPLICATION LINK: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/3266206/Cal-Voices-Employment-Application