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Director
Location:
Tuscaloosa, AL
Description:
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP - the statewide federally funded protection and advocacy system) in Tuscaloosa, AL seeks a dynamic Director. This individual will be at the forefront of championing disability rights, steering the organization toward impactful advocacy, and ensuring the enforcement and protection of these rights across the state. ADAP invites candidates who are strategic thinkers, passionate about the rights of people with disabilities, and possess a proven track record in leadership and organizational excellence. The Position The Director provides leadership both inside and outside the organization, managing the day-to-day operations and continually increasing ADAP’s mission impact. The Director will have knowledge of disability law and regulations, history and issues, and measures of service quality for persons with various disabilities. The Director will communicate ADAP’s understanding of the challenges faced by our community and expand ADAP’s vision and ability to meet those challenges. Specifically, the Director’s duties include legal, policy and advocacy leadership for our community and staff; oversight of the organization’s administrative, human resources, and financial operations; and building the organization’s public profile and funding base. Leadership Outlook and Near-Term Priorities As the internal and external leader, the Director will focus on the near- and longer-term priorities which include: Developing an understanding of the organization’s business model. Understanding the needs of the populations ADAP serves and Alabama’s disability service systems. Building and stewarding relationships with staff, community partners, and stakeholders. Maximizing effectiveness in a post-pandemic hybrid work environment. Becoming the face and voice of ADAP. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Academic Dean of The University of Alabama School of Law, the Director will provide sound management and professional judgment skills and work with staff, advisory councils, state agencies, and community groups. Key responsibilities include:External Leadership Serve as spokesperson and represent ADAP to local, state, and national advocacy groups promoting quality services for people with disabilities. Be responsive to the state’s disability community. Represent ADAP and the needs of the disability community on local and statewide committees and work groups. Promote and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, public and private agency officials, and other such persons involved in direct or indirect service to Alabamians with disabilities. Assure an ongoing public information program to apprise citizens of the services of the agency and the rights of Alabamians with disabilities. Communicate the programs, policies, and purpose of the agency to public constituencies, government bodies (executive, legislative, judicial), and staff in a way that will motivate them to support organizational operations, goals, and objectives. Consult with the staff and consumer groups throughout the state as appropriate on financial, program, and policy planning. Organization Management Plan, organize, direct, supervise and evaluate all agency activities, including planning and priority setting, supervising staff, and supervising and evaluating programs. Supervise complex fiscal management including management of multiple grants and other funding sources. Supervise the completion of applications, budgets, and reports as required by federal funding agencies and the University. Organize, prepare, and respond to required federal site visits and monitoring activities. Develop mechanisms and supervise administrative functions, including selection of personnel, human resources issues, purchasing, accounting, marketing, and documentation of individual and systemic advocacy work performed by staff. Supervise professional staff in setting priorities, leading strategic planning, and engaging in clear, decisive decision-making. Oversee the policy-oriented and litigation efforts of the program. Explore opportunities to diversify funding. Meet regularly with the management team and agency staff to assess progress toward goals and objectives, identify needs, set priorities, and develop strategies. Skills and Attributes Successful candidates for this position will share a commitment to ADAP’s mission and will bring a variety of experiences and attributes to ADAP, including: Seven (7) years practicing law with a specialty in civil rights law, disability law, or other relevant area and six (6) years of supervisory or management experience is preferred. Trial and appellate litigation experience in state and federal courts, including complex litigation actions, with a strong interest and experience in civil rights. Experience working with individuals with disabilities and with the agencies and systems that support individuals with disabilities. Financial acumen with experience developing and managing a budget of at least $2M. Knowledge of disability law and regulations, history and issues, and measures of service quality for persons with various disabilities. Leadership experience. Sound management and professional judgment skills. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Experienced in grant writing and grant reporting oversight. Ability to work with advocacy and community groups. Must be admitted to practice before all federal courts whose jurisdictions encompass Alabama or eligible for admission within one (1) year of the date of hire. This position requires extensive in-state travel, some of which will be overnight. Must receive a favorable suitability clearance from the Social Security Administration. Work Environment & Benefits Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. ADAP offers a comprehensive benefits package through The University of Alabama that includes health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a state pension plan retirement program (defined benefit); voluntary supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)); extensive leave and paid holiday policies; employee assistance program; educational benefits; and compensation for additional degrees and certifications/licensures. The Organization The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is the statewide federally funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system for the state of Alabama. Part of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), ADAP envisions a society where persons with disabilities are valued, exercise self-determination through meaningful choices, and have equality of opportunity. ADAP’s mission is to provide quality, legally based advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect, promote, and expand their rights.ADAP is Alabama’s only statewide, cross-disability, comprehensive legal advocacy organization. For more than forty years, ADAP’s legal advocacy has advanced the rights of Alabamians with disabilities in areas such as community integration, education, employment, self-determination, voting rights, and access to mental and physical health care. Our work takes many forms: individual legal representation, systemic litigation, self-advocacy support, investigation and monitoring, community outreach, and educating policymakers.
Company:
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
Posted:
May 20 on ExecSearches
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