Assessment Counselor (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
About The Position
At North Bay Regional Center, we believe all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens. As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure we achieve our goals daily. North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) provides advocacy, services, support, and care coordination to children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to empower our clients to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve. North Bay Regional Center serves over 13,000 people living within the geographic boundaries of Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a field related to developmental disabilities.
- OR Bachelor's degree in a field which offers content related to developmental disabilities, such as social work, psychology, counseling, or special education and three years’ employment in a field related to developmental disabilities.
- OR Bachelor’s degree and two years’ case management experience at a regional center.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish required.
- Ability to provide personal automobile transportation during working hours and for after-hours emergencies or access to another form of reliable transportation which meets these minimum requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum education requirement may not be waived.
- Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments for eligibility within established timelines.
- Connect individuals to generic resources.
- Work with a diverse population to determine eligibility.
- Complete assessments in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
- Provide outreach and training to community partners.
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions
- Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee only coverage
- Vision Insurance, with $5/month employee cost share for employee only coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Generous vacation and sick accrual policies
- Employee Referral Reward Program
- 16 Paid Agency Holidays/year
- CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan
- Bi-lingual language differential: For those speaking, reading and writing other than English – $225 per month
- For those speaking a language other than English – $175 per month
- For those using American Sign language – $200 per month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
