Job Type : advocate
Job Title : Disability Rights Compliance Associate / Bookkeepr
Disability Rights Compliance Associate & Bookkeeper
1. Purpose:
Bookkeeper: Responsible for the maintenance of the CIL's financial recordkeeping system ensuring integrity of financial records and reports.
Disability Rights Compliance Associate: To assist with the provision of a continuum of consumer and community/independent living based advocacy assistance that enhances opportunities and participation for people with disabilities.
2. Reports To: Controller (bookkeeping related duties)and to
Disability Rights Compliance Specialist (disability rights related duties)
3. Essential Functions - Bookkeeping Position:
• Prepare and process payroll, cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain physical inventory records.
• Process monthly grant requests.
• Assist with preparation of new employee hiring paperwork and benefits enrollment forms.
• Assist Controller with projects as needed.
Essential Functions – Disability Rights Compliance Associate Position:
• Assist with disability rights educational activities for consumers which encourages self-advocacy.
• Assist with the provision of individual and systems advocacy at local, state and national levels that result in improved access to all aspects of community life for people with disabilities.
• Assist with the provision of technical assistance to public and private entities which encourages compliance with ADA and civil rights oriented laws.
• Assist with the provision of information and referral support to consumers and/or agencies who represent consumers who may be experiencing discrimination.
• Enhance the image of the CIL in person, by telephone and in written communication.
• Complete by deadline, all reports, including, but not limited to: timesheets, vacation, sick leave, compensation time, leave of absence requests, activity reports and grant applications.
• Travel required within the regional service area of the CIL and its satellites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
4.Behavioral Requirements
• Actively participate in the delivery of services and/or the implementation of public relations, special events, marketing, and fundraising activities, as requested.
• Complete and maintain all Consumer Services Records in compliance with the Federal Quality Assurance Standards and Indicators.
• Model integrity, personal and professional ethics and maintain confidential consumer information.
• Articulate the CIL mission and goals and accurately describes its program services and outcomes.
• Model team work by giving credit where credit is due, accepting responsibility, welcoming input from others and checking with co-workers regularly to ensure that work flows smoothly and lines of communication remain open.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with consumers, co-workers and referral sources which encourages positive referral relationships.
• Maintain a neat and orderly CIL office.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative and follow through as required for the effective delivery of CIL services.
5. Qualifications:
• Personal experience with disability and/or knowledge of disability issues and the consumer/community-based IL philosophy.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the rights of people with disabilities desired.
• Education and/or experience relating to bookkeeping principles.
• Good computer and communication skills.
• Commitment to and ability for continuous improvement and mastery of the relevant body of knowledge related to this position.
• Bookkeeping and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks, prioritize work effectively and use judgment and discretion in decision-making.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, the CIL reserves the right to modify add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.