December 19, 2014
Welcome to the California Connection for December 19.
Editor's Note
From Gabe Griffith:
Due to the holidays, the next connection will be on January 9, 2015. Happy holidays from myself and the CCB officers board and staff.
From President Jeff Thom
The California Council of the Blind office will be closed beginning on December 25, and will re-open on January 2. If you need immediate assistance, you may contact me at 916-995-3967.
Social Security Survey
The Social Security Administration is seeking blind consumers to complete an online survey to tell them the most effective ways to communicate with consumers in the future.
The link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SSAVision2025
Job Announcement
TransForm is hiring!
SUMMIT & ADVOCACY DAY EVENT PLANNER 3/4 Time to Full-Time, Short-term, Regular, Exempt January – May 2015 Preferred Office Location: Sacramento
ABOUT TRANSFORM
TransForm is California’s leading transportation advocate and an award-winning nonprofit organization working in the San Francisco Bay Area and California.
TransForm promotes walkable communities with excellent transportation choices to connect people of all incomes to opportunity, keep California affordable and help solve our climate crisis. Learn more about our mission and work at www.TransFormCA.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position will work with TransForm’s State Policy Director out of our Sacramento office with the help of other staff to organize and manage TransForm’s 4th annual Transportation Choices Summit and Advocacy Day. There is the possibility of the position working out of the Oakland office with weekly travel to Sacramento. The Summit brings together hundreds of transportation, housing, environmental and environmental justice advocates from throughout the State to learn about and discuss the most pressing and innovative transportation issues of the day with the leading minds in sustainable transportation and land use policy.
The Advocacy Day brings many of these advocates up-to-speed on pending legislation, and organizes groups to descend on the Capitol to inform and advocate for important bills.
This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about planning and organizing large events that engage and educate people, and empower them to act.
Expertise in fundraising, land use and/or transportation policy is a plus, but not required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a ¾ time (30.0 hrs per week) to full-time (37.5 hrs per week) position with compensation $18 - $23/hr, based on skills and experience. As a full-time employee, this position is eligible for sick leave, holiday and generous vacation pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care and commuter benefits. This position is a short-term, regular, full-time hire from January - May 2015.
Location preference is Sacramento office with potential to be based from Oakland with weekly travel to Sacramento.
Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world and supports and celebrates diversity. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and women are strongly encouraged to apply. TransForm is open to the option of contracting with a consultant.
MORE INFO
For more information on this position and how to apply, check out our website:
http://www.transformca.org/landing-page/summit-advocacy-day-event-planner
Center Joint School District Family Resource Center Job Announcement
Center Joint School District Family Resource Center has an opening for a part time Integrated Services Technician (Case Manager duties)
Salary range is $18.53-$23.65/hour.
Position is 3.5 hours/day for 188 days/year with additional paid days for holidays and vacation.
School breaks and summers off.
Position requires a B.A. or equivalent experience in human service field.
For more information please contact Alyson Collier at acollier@centerusd.org.
To submit an online application please go to:http://www.edjoin.org/searchResults.aspx?countyID=34&districtID=582
Community Recruitment Announcement (November, 2014)
The Department of Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division
Classification: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division (Exempt)
Job Location: Sacramento
Time Base: Full Time Position Number: 813-012-6152-001 Monthly
Salary: $6,737.00 - $7,504.00 (pending control agency approval)
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
PLEASE NOTE: The actual monthly salary to be paid to the successful candidate will be determined with reference to the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of such candidate, and is further subject to budgetary constraints and considerations and will be at the discretion of the Governor’s Office.
Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.
Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 105, Chapter 1102, Statutes of 2002, the Specialized Services Division was established to provide improved, specialized, and comprehensive services to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing.
Position Description
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division, the Assistant Deputy Director, in a highly sensitive arena, will advise and assist the Deputy Director, Chief Deputy Director and/or the DOR Director in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental programs, policies, and procedures; serve as a division liaison; provide executive leadership and guidance to program managers in the administration of the division’s programs; develop processes to improve the DOR’s ability to meet and exceed the required federal and state performance measures; advance projects and goals for the division as identified in DOR’s strategic plan; and establish policies and procedures governing the division’s programs.
The Assistant Deputy Director will support the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division, in the oversight and leadership of the Blind Field Services District, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit, Business Enterprises Program, Orientation Center for the Blind, and the Older Individuals who are Blind Program.
The Assistant Deputy Director is a member of the executive team and will model the core values of the DOR: quality, respect, integrity, openness, and accountability, as well as the leadership competencies of the California Health and Human Services Agency.
The DOR State Plan and Strategic Plan are available at: www.dor.ca.gov
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, through submission of a Statement of Qualifications, the candidate must demonstrate experience with the following factors, and responses will be used to competitively evaluate each candidate along with the application and resume.
The successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Department of Rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to function as part of an executive management team to plan, develop, and implement department policies and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and direct subordinate managers in the overall operations of the division.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the Department executives, other state and federal agencies, the Legislature, and Department stakeholders, including public and private community rehabilitation programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Department’s mission, goals, programs, and policies.
- Demonstrated extensive experience and background in services to the blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing and knowledge in blindness and deafness policy, blindness and deafness programs and services, providers and partners in blindness and deafness services, and matters dealing with blindness and deafness, and related assistive technologies.
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to provide services to individuals with disabilities through policy development and implementation in collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework of state government.
- A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of Rehabilitation.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high-level administrative and policy functions effectively.
Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration including the budget process, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; and principles and practices of policy formulation and development.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; and develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the Legislature, and the Executive Branch.
Application Information
Interested candidates should submit:
- A Standard State Application (STD. 678)
- A resume
- A Statement of Qualifications
The Standard State Application (STD. 678) can be found by copying the following address to your Internet browser: (The address does not function as an electronic link)
https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication
A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable qualifications and special personal characteristics for this position.
The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length. Resumes do not take the place of the “Statement of Qualifications.
Although not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of their submission along with the written copy; submission on a CD is encouraged.
Electronic copies and CD’s may either be e-mailed to the contact person, or CD’s may be included with the paper copy.
Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may participate in the interview process. All complete application packages will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview.
Travel expenses for any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each candidate.
Candidates that are advanced forward through the selection process will be invited to submit an application to the Governor’s Office.
Submit Standard State Application (STD 678), Statement of Qualifications, Resume and questions to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Gurmeena Chima
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 558-5802
Gurmeena.Chima@dor.ca.gov
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
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