Federal Programs Manager (Bilingual Preferred)

Regional Center of the East Bay • Concord, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is one of 21 Regional Centers that are community-based, private non-profit corporations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. RCEB provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 25,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. RCEB envisions a future where persons with developmental disabilities are truly a part of the community. Persons with developmental disabilities receive supports and services they need to succeed. The supports and services change as the need changes. In our dream, children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends. Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice – with family members, with friends, or with their spouse / significant other. They engage in activities of their choice – work, volunteering, education, training, or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities.

The Manager of Federal Programs is a management level classification. As a member of RCEB’s management team, this role is responsible for implementing the agency’s mission, values, and strategic priorities; ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws and California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) requirements; and developing strong, effective leadership capacity across the Client Services Department as a whole and specifically with the realm of Federal Programs. This role provides oversight of Federal Programs teams and performs administrative and supervisory functions to ensure that Federal Programs at RCEB run efficiently. The Manager of Federal Programs provides leadership and operational direction to the Self Determination Program team and the Medicaid Waiver team. They maintain responsibility to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and develop and implement systems to ensure this compliance. This position requires a high level of cross-functional critical thinking and problem solving, exceptional organizational and communication skills and an ability to function in fast-paced environments with competing priorities. Ability to adhere to strict timelines and hold staff accountable for these timelines is an essential function of this role.

Requirements

• Masters or BA plus 6 years regional center experience, preferably in case management.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• May be substituted with demonstrated leadership roles in projects, taskforce, etc.
• Extensive experience and demonstrated superior level understanding of Self Determination Program required.
• Automobile, valid CDL, and insurance.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in English and one of the following languages preferred: Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese or Mandarin

Responsibilities

• Supervise Self Determination Program and Medicaid Waiver staff and management of competency standards through performance evaluations, review and compliance with organizational and state required competencies and client interactions, and identifying gaps with training and service coordination requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all pertinent state and federal regulations including Medicaid Waiver and Self Determination program.
• Provide the community with accurate information and conduct community outreach to ensure community understanding in regards to Self Determination/Participant Choice Program. This includes attendance of monthly Self Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDLAC).
• Review and approve Self Determination Program spending plans and ebilling functions.
• Provide case consultation for case management and Self Determination Program/Participant Choice Specialists.
• Engage in collaboration with service providers, fiscal management vendors and the State Department.
• Maintain tracking systems for both programs.
• In collaboration with Associate Director, manage the HCBS Audits and follow up with the Department.
• Attend regular management meeting and other agency and community meeting as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days
• 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
• Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)
• Dental and vision plans
• CalPERs Retirement (pension)
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Flex schedule, if applicable
• Work at Home schedules, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree