Looking for a place where your passion and abilities can positively impact the lives of others? Come join us!
WHO WE ARE: Westside Center for Independent Living (WCIL) is a well-established and innovative non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the rights of Californians with disabilities. WCIL works to support people with disabilities achieve independence and self-determination through quality assistance, advocacy, peer/self-advocacy services, community partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy work, education and outreach. Our work includes individual advocacy and systems change advocacy with the goal of broadly impacting services and supports for all people with disabilities living in the Los Angeles area.
Working at WCIL is more than just a job – it’s that rare opportunity to do what you’re good at while making a difference in the lives of Californians with disabilities. We are committed to the principle that in order to effectively serve Californians with disabilities, our staff should reflect California. Diversity comes from qualities of the staff themselves such as disability, language and ethnic identity, gender, age, race, culture, sexual orientation, and life experiences. If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, we will ask that you include a cover letter with your application. We encourage you to use that to address the variety of ways you may help us achieve our diversity goals.
Learn more about us at www.wcil.org
REWARDS AT WCIL:Working in an agency that so positively impacts the lives of others has its own rewards to be sure. Working with others who are committed to our mission creates a unique environment of passion and meaning. Our compensation is industry competitive, and we provide a generous benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, voluntary flexible spending accounts (e.g., medical and dependent care), basic, life, short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid sick and vacation time. We also provide a significant contribution to the retirement plan (401k) for those who choose to take advantage of it.
JOB DESCRIPTION:WCIL has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time Research Aide (RA) to join the WCIL team to assist with a 18-month Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded study of health related decision making among disabled and older adult “dual eligible” consumers (i.e., those insured by both Medicare and Medi-Cal) in Los Angeles County. Duties include assisting with research, including analyzing data; and participation in the drafting of reports, policy briefs, and case studies. In addition, the RA will assist with administrative tasks, including: scheduling one-on-one interviews, focus groups, Community Advisory Group meetings, and project management meetings; documenting meeting proceedings; and coordinating project activities with our community partners.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:This position works under general supervision, working alone on routine or regular work assignments with the Executive Director and UCLA staff. This position reports to the Executive Director on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.
RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assist with data collection and related project activities at multiple sites across Los Angeles County.• Assist with data transcription, analysis, and interpretation.• Assist with writing reports, policy briefs, and case studies.• Assist with presentation and dissemination of study results.• Project logistics (communications, scheduling, organizing project files and documents).• Coordinating project activities with community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS• Strong interviewing and communication skills.• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.• Strong verbal, writing, and editing skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Word programs – Word, Excel, Power Point.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:• B.A., B.S. degree or equivalent in human services or 5 years in a related field. Government benefits experience, preferably in a nonprofit agency working with people with disabilities or related services and significant experience with disability issues.• Self-motivated with good verbal, written, and organizational skills.• Experience working with people with disabilities is strongly desirable
.ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS (but not required to be considered for an interview):• Skilled in qualitative data analysis, preferred.• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.• Knowledge of disability and older adult services and policies, preferred.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST submit the following:
1. WCIL Employment Application (must fill out completely; do not state “See Resume”).
2. Resume.
3. Cover Letter.Applicant packets can be sent to:
Anastasia BacigalupoWCIL12901 Venice Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90066
Applicant packets can also be faxed to 310-390-4906 or emailed to wcil@wcil.org
THE WESTSIDE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNTITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, FEMALES, MINORITIES, AND ELDERLY PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST submit the following:
1. WCIL Employment Application (must fill out completely; do not state “See Resume”).
2. Resume.
3. Cover Letter.Applicant packets can be sent to:
Anastasia BacigalupoWCIL12901 Venice Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90066
Applicant packets can also be faxed to 310-390-4906 or emailed to wcil@wcil.org