Community Advocate for Systems Change

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) seeks a Community Advocate (Systems Change) to organize and support people with disabilities in identifying and removing barriers in public policies and community systems. The role emphasizes consumer leadership, self-determination, and cross-disability collaboration.

The position partners with consumers, agencies, and networks to drive education, outreach, and systems advocacy, while providing limited individual advocacy and referrals as

Qualifications

• Experience in disability advocacy, community organizing, or public policy.
• Ability to engage diverse disability communities with respect and empathy.
• Strong written and oral communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to independent living philosophy, consumer control, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education, outreach, and grassroots systems advocacy with consumers and partners.
• Monitor policy issues affecting disability rights and accessibility at multiple levels.
• Support consumer leadership and public participation in meetings and hearings.
• Document advocacy activities and outcomes, and collaborate with allied networks.

Skills

Disability advocacy

Community organizing

Public policy

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) seeks a Community Advocate (Systems Change) to organize and support people with disabilities in identifying and removing barriers in public policies and community systems. The role emphasizes consumer leadership, self-determination, and cross-disability collaboration.

The position partners with consumers, agencies, and networks to drive education, outreach, and systems advocacy, while providing limited individual advocacy and referrals as