Full-Time Advocate

Fully Remote • CA • Legal Advocacy Unit - Pathways to Work
Description People with disabilities, people of color, people in all protected classes, and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply. We fight for the rights of people who have disabilities.... Equitable and Inclusive Hiring at Disability Rights California (DRC) At Disability Rights California (DRC), we are committed to creating an equitable, accessible, and inclusive experience for all applicants. Examples of Reasonable Accommodations American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
Alternative formats for interview materials (e.g., large print, Braille, digital files)
Assistance with reading or note-taking during interviews
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Location Remote (must live in California)
Full‑time (37.5 hrs)
As part of our commitment to internal equity, salary offers are determined through a structured analysis that considers each candidate’s relevant education and years of substantially similar experience for the position. This process ensures our compensation decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with organizational equity standards.
Additional Benefits: dental, vision, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and commuter). Health Reimbursement Accounts for some HMO Plans. Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Teladoc
We offer ample vacation, sick / self‑care time and holidays (including the last week in December)
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - eligible employer.
Application Deadline Open until filled. Applications should be received by June 12, 2026 to be considered for the first round of interviews. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Who We Are Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities. DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, people with disabilities are supported, valued, included in their communities, afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities, and make their own decisions.
DRC values all forms of human diversity. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities, we must address discrimination in all its forms, including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
Pathways to Work Practice Group The Pathways to Work Practice Group is a statewide team of attorneys and advocates that assist and advocate for people experiencing disability-related barriers to employment. Through the Client Assistance Program (CAP), we assist people with difficulties seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services from the Department of Rehabilitation, independent living centers or other Rehabilitation Act‑funded programs. We also assist people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in addressing barriers in work, such as reasonable accommodations and transportation.
Purpose of the Job The Advocate for the Pathways to Work team shares responsibility with other legal advocacy staff for providing information, technical assistance, representation, outreach, and training to people with disabilities, and other stakeholders, under the direct mentorship of senior staff.
Job Responsibilities Advocacy - 85%
Represent clients in meetings, negotiations, mediations, administrative proceedings, under attorney supervision.
Review notices, records and other documents to ascertain facts.
Investigate factual issues and identify spots for relevant advocacy strategy and possible courses of action.
Research the applicable law and apply Disability Rights California’s standards and criteria to determine what level of assistance is appropriate for each client.
Develop and implement options and case strategies appropriate given the law and the facts.
Develop and conduct outreach, education and training to clients, community groups, advocates and others.
Strengthen and build relationships with local community-based organizations.
High school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate, and at least 2 years of relevant paid or volunteer experience as an advocate in the social service, human service, community-based, public interest or health care environments working with people with disabilities; or directly representing clients in administrative hearings.
Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Experience working with individuals from ethnic or language distinct communities.
Desirable Qualifications Associate’s (AA or AS) degree in a related field from a two-year college or technical school or Bachelor’s (BA or BS) degree in a related field from a four-year college or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Knowledge of laws, rights, and services as they pertain to people with disabilities, and/or direct representation of people with disabilities.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively using American Sign Language, Spanish, or an Asian language.
Experience or familiarity with and/or extensive contacts in multi-ethnic or language distinct community, and LGBTQIA+ community.
Life experience as a person with a disability or direct experience as a caregiver of a family member with a disability.
Bilingual Ability N/A
Travel Requirements Ability to travel occasionally for activities such as client meetings, trainings, or outreach activities, up to 10% of the time.
Working Conditions The following describes general working conditions and requirements of the job, which can be performed with or without disability-related reasonable accommodations.
Duties are performed in office or home environments and the field, in a range of community-based settings.
Duties require regular communications over online platforms.
Must be able to transport oneself to work-related meetings, trainings, and community events.

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