JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Center for People With Disabilities announces the following job opening in its Boulder office:

Deputy Director

The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director and has departmental responsibility for budget, staffing, program development and implementation, and community involvement. The deputy director must be capable of developing strong community relationships and providing leadership in the independent living movement on a local and national level. 

CPWD is an equal opportunity employer and provides resources, information and advocacy to empower persons with disabilities to overcome barriers to independence. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the above position.

This position is full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $45,000 to $50,000 with medical, dental, paid vacation, medical leave, 401K, and cafeteria plan as benefits. Position is open until filled. Please see the job description (below) for specific job functions and requirements. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Center for People With Disabilities
Attn: Itinerate Independent Living Specialist
1675 Range Street
Boulder, CO 80301

You may fax your cover letter and resume to: (303) 442-0502

or e-mail to: info@cpwd-ilc.org 

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Job Description: Deputy Director

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Executive Director.

POSITION STATUS: Full time, exempt.

BASIC ROLE:
The deputy director assists the Executive Director and has departmental responsibility for budget, staffing, program development and implementation, and community involvement. The deputy director must be capable of developing strong community relationships and providing leadership in the independent living movement on a local and national level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Submits timely reports according to funder’s specifications.
  • Develops and implements programs serving people with disabilities, including obtaining consumer input.
  • Assists Executive Director in overseeing fiscal systems.
  • Ensures contract and grant goals are met and reported on.
  • Oversees the quality of consumer services and conducts consumer file reviews to determine program effectiveness.
  • Supervises Independent Living Services staff and assists the Executive Director in supervising Independent Living Program Manager.
  • Identifies training needs and ensures staff is properly trained to provide effective services.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Financial Management: Assists in the development of the department budget; and oversees the billing process for the department.
  • Personnel Management: Oversees and/or conducts departmental staff recruitment activities; hires and evaluates staff; ensures training for all new staff is complete; determines ongoing staff training, tailoring such training to meet individual staff needs; supervises department staff or oversees supervision which is provided by subordinates; implements personnel policies and submits recommendations to Executive Director for policy revisions.
  • Program Development and Implementation: Develops grant proposals and contracts; monitors contract compliance; oversees program evaluation and continual program improvement; and oversees the client assessment process, the development of independent living plans and the entire service delivery system.
  • Advocacy: Identifies local access issues; organizes and educates local constituency for change; advocates for clients; and advocates for system change on local, state and national levels. Applies the ADA, Fair Housing Act, and Rehabilitation Act to specific situations to ensure adequate access for people with disabilities.
  • Community Liaison: Acts as one of the center's primary contacts with the community for service delivery and advocacy issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The successful applicant should have at least a bachelor's degree in a related field and significant relevant work experience. Work experience in an independent living center may be substituted for up to two years of education.
  • Minimum four years supervisory experience.
  • The position requires excellent skills in writing, public speaking, advocacy, employee management, conflict resolution and community relations.
  • A working knowledge of state, national and local legislative issues relating to persons with disabilities is required.
  • Four years experience working with people with disabilities, preferably in an independent living center setting.
  • Knowledge of grant process including grant writing preferable.
  • Personal experience with a disability is highly desired.
  • Thorough knowledge of Independent Living Philosophy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with professionals and with the public.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word and Access.
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize e-mail and the Internet.

 

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