Community Services Specialist
About The Position
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is seeking a Community Services Specialist for the Sacramento office. The focus of this position is participating in the development and evaluation of resources to assure the provision of services for ACRC’s clients (children and adults). Specifically, this position identifies areas of need related to dental services, American Sign Language; pre-transition supports for the self-determination program; financial management services, participant-directed services and other service categories. This position recruits and develops community resources to meet Client needs (including coordination and collaboration with community, providers, families, and ACRC staff); assists in creating our agency’s annual Community Resource Development Plan (quality assurance and specialized resource development); monitors various Service Provider categories; coordinates with investigating agencies and ACRC Staff in order to address complaints; writes detailed reports of evaluation findings, advises service providers on implementing corrective actions, and provides follow up on implementation; provides public information and education for the vendors and ACRC staff throughout the catchment area; develops and monitors resources to aid ACRC staff in carrying out agency mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Two years of experience in human services (preferably in the field of developmental disabilities).
- Knowledge of basic needs and philosophy in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and compile and disseminate information.
- Knowledge of various laws and regulations including Title 17, Title 22, federal regulations for ICF, and California Codes of Regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of “Vendorization” and quality assurance policies and procedures is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identifies areas of need related to dental services, American Sign Language; pre-transition supports for the self-determination program; financial management services, participant-directed services and other service categories.
- Recruits and develops community resources to meet Client needs (including coordination and collaboration with community, providers, families, and ACRC staff).
- Assists in creating our agency’s annual Community Resource Development Plan (quality assurance and specialized resource development).
- Monitors various Service Provider categories.
- Coordinates with investigating agencies and ACRC Staff in order to address complaints.
- Writes detailed reports of evaluation findings, advises service providers on implementing corrective actions, and provides follow up on implementation.
- Provides public information and education for the vendors and ACRC staff throughout the catchment area.
- Develops and monitors resources to aid ACRC staff in carrying out agency mission.
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
- 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
- 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
- Flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
- CalPERS employee pension plan
- 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities
- 17-22 annual vacation days
- 12 annual sick days
- 15 paid holidays
- Longevity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Many other generous benefits
- Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
