Community Access Advocate; Fresno, CA

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Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, and is currently seeking a driven Community Access Advocate to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Community Access Advocate (434)
Fresno, CA

The Community Access Advocate serves as a self‑advocate and peer leader, supporting other individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to understand their rights, promote inclusion, and navigate access under the HCBS Final Rule. This role actively participates in advocacy, community education, and leadership development efforts while providing peer‑to‑peer support and training. This role is currently grant funded and scheduled to sunset on 3/31/26.

• Serve as a peer‑to‑peer trainer for individuals with IDD, focusing on self‑advocacy, access, and inclusion in alignment with HCBS Final Rule principles.
• Educate peers about their rights under HCBS and the compliance reporting process.
• Attend and participate in Community Access Committee meetings; provide personal feedback and collaborate with others to develop next steps for improving community access.
• Represent Kings View at Primary Advisory Committee meetings and participate in community advocacy opportunities.
• Assist in creating educational and advocacy‑related materials, including peer training presentations, community resource lists, informational flyers and posters.
• Provide training and mentorship to new Community Access Advocates and interns as needed.
• Support general program goals and complete tasks assigned by the HCBS Program Administrator. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall functioning and success of the program.

• Lived experience as an individual with IDD and an interest in peer support and community advocacy.
• Familiarity with the experiences and needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Basic understanding of self‑advocacy, community inclusion, and rights under the Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule. Willingness to learn and share information in peer‑to‑peer settings.
• Ability to share personal experiences to support and connect with others. Comfortable speaking in group settings and giving presentations (training provided). Willingness to work collaboratively and attend meetings both virtually and in‑person. Basic computer or communication skills, with accommodation provided as needed.
• Enthusiastic, open to learning, and passionate about advocacy and inclusion. Demonstrates reliability, curiosity, and a willingness to communicate needs and feedback. Brings a positive attitude, flexibility, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the community.
• Lived experience navigating disability systems or receiving HCBS services.

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person’s worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit.

Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient‑focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.