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Job DescriptionBenefits: • 403(b), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance Mission Statement Dependency Advocacy Center provides zealous legal representation to indigent clients in the juvenile dependency system to promote timely reunification and preservation of families in a safe, healthy environment. DAC believes that every parent and child entering the dependency system has a right to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Job Description This is a full-time attorney position for DACs innovative program, Corridor. Corridor is a collaborative endeavor with Santa Clara Countys 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 Staff Attorney works closely with Corridors social workers and mentor parents to provide holistic support that meets each clients unique circumstances. For prevention clients, the Corridor Staff Attorney will provide the following core services: (1) brief consult and advice calls with eligible parents, (2) know your rights community presentations about the child welfare system, and (3) limited scope representation to assist with family preservation/stabilization and to address specific areas of vulnerability such as housing instability, substance use disorder, mental health and domestic violence issues, and alternative caretaker arrangements in the event of parental incarceration or unavailability. The attorney may provide legal assistance and limited scope representation in a variety of civil legal matters, with an emphasis on probate and family law matters if the child is at risk of DFCS involvement. For open dependency case clients, the Corridor Staff Attorney will provide zealous, interdisciplinary representation to criminal justice-involved parents at all stages of a juvenile dependency case to promote family preservation and timely reunification. Representation includes client interviews, providing ongoing assessments of the merits of cases, conducting legal research, conferring with social workers, opposing counsel, and other service providers, appearing at all court hearings, preparing witnesses for trial, participating in mediations and settlement conferences, and presenting clients cases to the court during uncontested hearings and contested bench trials. In addition, Corridor program responsibilities include 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 both open and prevention Corridor clients. The Corridor Staff Attorney will proactively communicate and collaborate with a client's criminal defense attorney and probation officer and advocate for clients in criminal court when necessary and appropriate. Desired Qualifications Member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Family law, probate law and criminal defense experience desired; dependency law experience preferred. 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, mental health, domestic violence, public benefits, immigration, and child welfare system involvement. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team that includes social workers and parents with lived child welfare experience. Ability to manage a diverse caseload of open court dependency cases and out of court prevention cases. Ability to enter case notes and other data collection requirements in a timely manner. 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. Bilingual skills preferred. DACs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Mission Statement At the Dependency Advocacy Center, our mission is to create an inclusive, equitable, and accessible 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 all staff members. We are committed to continuous learning and self-reflection on matters concerning diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Through ongoing education, training, and critical analysis of our progress, we seek to deepen our understanding and awareness of these issues and the impact it has on our clients and staff members. By doing so, we can more effectively advocate for clients and promote all aspects of inclusion, including diverse representation in our leadership and staff. At DAC, we are determined to increase representative diversity within our organization. We aspire to become an actively pro-diversity company and a strong ally to all the communities we serve. We recognize the importance of intentional efforts to support individuals of diverse ethnicities, abilities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and all races and religious affiliations. 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. Application Process Please upload a cover letter and resume. In 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. If applicable, please address how your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to social justice, race equity, and diversity among our staff. Salary: $90,000 annually. Medical, dental, and vision coverage available. Generous PTO. Flexible work from home options available.

Job DescriptionSpecial Person Wanted—Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company is looking for a superstar to lead our team and care for our guests! We have a very successful, stable business that’s been operating for 40 years. We are looking for someone to lead it through its next phase. If you are ready to represent our cafe and lead the team? We would love to meet you! After more than 40 years, the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company's founder and caretaker has decided to take a step toward retirement—presenting an incredible opportunity for someone special to take the reins. We are seeking a full-time General Manager who wants to be a big part of our future and understands the responsibility our coffee shop holds as the center of the Los Gatos community. The right candidate has extensive restaurant/cafe management (General Manager) experience, wants to lead from the front, has a focus on details and operating standards and, most of all, will love hosting Los Gatos’ guests and want to be a big part of its community. We are looking for the right person more than anything else. We are looking for someone who is positive and likes people. If the description above sounds like we just described YOU—and you’re looking for a once in 40 years opportunity—we’d love to know more about you! To find out more, please apply to this post or email your cover letter and resume to us at . A BIT MORE ABOUT US At Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, we love coffee, we love our community, and we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of each one of our guests! Since our inception in 1982 (43+ years ago!), we’ve specialized in sourcing and roasting the finest coffees from around the world—and our goal is sharing a wonderful coffee experience with everyone who visits. We are a family-owned cafe and a proud member of the Los Gatos community. As an independent craft roaster and coffee house, we take great pride in our dedication to staff, award-winning coffee, high-quality standards and our service to the wonderful guests who visit us daily. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Customer service focus, integrity, honesty, positive attitude, reliability, eagerness to contribute and strong work ethic required, • Strong experience and understanding of restaurant general management, including daily operations, labor/scheduling, ownership and delivery of your P & L, hiring and training, health and safety, • Sincere interest to learn about and/or appreciation for specialty coffee, local wine and live music, • Innate focus on overall detail and quality of our business, take pride in your work and have a get the job done mentality, • Natural ability to engage with and understand our guests, discover and respond to their needs, • Be driven to work side by side with, care for and support our current and future LGCRC teamOUR BENEFITS For the right person, we will offer a highly competitive compensation package, including bonus, vacation, retirement and health benefits worth up to six figures.