Managing Attorney

CORRIDOR PROGRAM MANAGING ATTORNEY POSITIONJob DescriptionThis is a full-time managing attorney position for DAC’s innovative program, Corridor. Corridor is a collaborative endeavor with Santa Clara County’s Adult Probation designed to help parents with criminal justice system involvement break the cycle of criminal justice and child welfare system involvement. Corridor clients may have open dependency court cases or may be at risk of entry into the child welfare system. As part of an attorney-led interdisciplinary team, the Corridor Managing Attorney works closely with and supervises the Corridor team, comprised of an attorney, two social workers and three mentor parents to provide holistic support that meets each client’s unique circumstances.The Corridor team provides the following core services:Zealous, interdisciplinary representation to criminal justice-involved parents at all stages of a juvenile dependency case to promote family preservation and timely reunification;Know Your Rights to educate the community about child welfare system involvement;Support to clients in navigating the criminal justice system; andLimited scope representation to parents who are at risk of having their children removed and assist with family stabilization to address specific areas of vulnerability such as housing instability, substance use disorder, mental health, and/or domestic violence issues. If a formal petition is filed in dependency court, the Corridor attorney will represent the parent throughout the entirety of their legal case.In addition, Corridor program responsibilities include weekly case staffings with the interdisciplinary Corridor team, networking and outreach to local community-based organizations, and ongoing data collection for purposes of evaluating and sustaining the program. An understanding of the unique barriers and challenges faced by parents with criminal justice system involvement is needed to support clients with either an open dependency case or those who are at risk of entering the formal child welfare system.The primary responsibilities of the Corridor Managing Attorney include:Managing and supervising the interdisciplinary team;Staffing all Corridor prevention and open cases in collaboration with the team;Developing Know Your Rights materials;Acting as the liaison with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and Adult Probation;Coordinating outreach efforts and building networks with community partners;Working with executive management to ensure all programmatic needs are met, including data collection, budget oversight, and team protocol.In addition, the managing attorney will take on a limited caseload of clients as appropriate, and as required by the needs of the program.Desired QualificationsMember in good standing of the State Bar of California;High degree of professionalism and strong commitment to social justice;Experience working with and advocating for marginalized communities on issues such as housing, family law, criminal defense law, mental health, domestic violence, public benefits, immigration and child welfare system involvement;Ability to work collaboratively and lead an interdisciplinary team that includes social workers and parents with lived child welfare experience;Ability to work compassionately and respectfully with clients in crisis;Ability to network and build partnerships with community-based organizations;Trained in cultural competency, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed service delivery;Familiarity with data entry and reporting preferred;Management experience preferred;Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.Salary/BenefitsSalary Range: $104,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, and vision coverage available. Generous PTO.DAC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Mission StatementAt Dependency Advocacy Center, our mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where respect, kindness, and empathy guide all interactions with our staff, stakeholders, and clients. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.We firmly believe that every parent and child entering the dependency system deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. These values are not only applicable to our clients but also extend to our staff members.We are committed to continuous learning and self-reflection on matters concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through ongoing education, we seek to deepen our understanding and awareness of these issues. By doing so, we can effectively advocate for and promote all aspects of inclusion, including diverse representation in our leadership and staff.At DAC, we are determined to increase demographic diversity within our organization. We aspire to become an actively anti-racist company and a strong ally to the communities we serve. We recognize the importance of intentional efforts to support individuals of diverse ethnicities, abilities, genders, ages, and sexual orientations.Incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices is at the core of our daily work at DAC. We strive to integrate these principles into every aspect of our organization to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.COVID-19 ConsiderationsDAC is taking full precautions to keep their staff and clients safe. DAC requires that all staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.Application ProcessPlease submit your cover letter and resume via our website

www.sccdac.org/careersIn your cover letter, please include the following information:In order to best serve our clients and our community, DAC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued. How has your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to social justice, race equity, and diversity among our staff?

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