Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Equity and Engagement is responsible for formulating, developing, and implementing equity policies and practices within the organization. The Director of Equity and Engagement will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, collaborating with other department directors to develop, support, and implement policies which build diversity, equity and inclusion to move forward the key strategies of the organization.
This position will also assist in the development and monitoring of the performance contract with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and NBRC’s strategic planning process
Responsibilities
• Manage and direct programs which support service access and equity including service access and equity grants, monitor NBRC Language Access and Cultural Competency Plans, and Tribal Engagement.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team, collaborating with other department directors to develop, support and implement policies which build diversity, equity and inclusion to move forward the key strategies of the organization.
• Provide strategic leadership to departmental and senior leadership on Equity and Engagement events, programs, and services affecting the community.
• Lead initiatives to assess and improve available information and services for individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, their families and the community.
• Coordinate efforts with DDS staff, NBRC staff, interested parties or groups such as self-advocates, families, advocacy groups, DRC, SCDD and others to effectively serve diverse communities.
• Establish baseline equity data targets/benchmarks in collaboration with partners; establish goals and initiatives to make progress, and processes to track measurable outcomes.
• Develop and coordinate reports and supporting materials to present to staff, clients and families, NBRC Board of Directors, and other community partners.
• Identify and provide / coordinate training to develop cultural and linguistic competencies to agency staff and service providers.
