Cultural Diversity Specialist

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If so, join our awesome team at Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)!

Who We Are:

GGRC is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties. GGRC is on a mission to build inclusive communities by connecting and developing innovative services and supports to meet the needs and aspirations of the individuals we serve.

What you’ll Do:

Under general direction of the Community Services Director, this position is responsible for developing and implementing Golden Gate Regional Center’s diversity initiatives, responding to identified service disparities and promoting equitable access and utilization of Agency funded services. This position provides leadership throughout the Agency and community to identify opportunities to increase the cultural and linguistic competence of services provided to our diverse communities. As the central point of contact for diversity and equity efforts, this position will identify emerging trends, analyze available data, and collaborate with multiple entities to respond to ongoing changes.

DUTIES

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with state, county, and local agencies to help launch diversity and inclusion initiatives to meet GGRC’s diversity and inclusion goals.
• Using research and data analysis, identify diversity and inclusion challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Develop benchmarks and metrics for measuring and implementing strategic interventions and organizational goals that help to advance diversity and inclusion within GGRC.
• Develop proposals for special funding opportunities to obtain funding for agency disparity reduction initiatives
• Oversee and track budgets related to agency disparity reduction initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate GGRC’s Purchase of Service (POS) Disparity Public Meetings
  • Assure that data is posted on GGRC’s website annually.
  • Prepare all required reports related to diversity within the GGRC community.
  • Act as primary liaison to Department of Developmental Services related to the disparity data.
• Working with the Directors of Regional Center Services and Community Services, identify and attend key inclusion and diversity conferences and participate in training activities.
• Develops and provides educational opportunities on the Agency’s diversity programs and policies. Respond to and/or refer, requests, inquiries, feedback, complaints or concerns in a professional and timely manner and escalates issues to the appropriate Agency manager when necessary.
• Demonstrate commitment to community development and actively partner with Service Providers, community groups, social service agencies, advocacy groups, and Federal, State, and local governments through participation in meetings and the exchange of information.
• Delivers annual competency training to GGRC Board of Directors.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of contractual agreements relating to diversity activities and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, public health, social work or related human service field from an accredited college or university required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years of experience that includes:
  • Experience in developing and implementing successful projects that promote equity in diverse communities and/or
  • Experience in the field of developmental disabilities working clients and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Additional education and training in the area of cultural competency preferred

What We Offer:

GGRC offers an excellent working environment and a generous benefits package that goes beyond the basics including:

• 10% employer contribution into a 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-paid employee life insurance and AD&D
• Employer-paid long term disability
• Flex Spending/Transit & Parking benefits
• Legal assistance and ID Theft protection
• Generous PTO including 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 3 winter floating holidays, up to 5 paid days off for continuing education, and more!

HOW TO APPLY:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.