Person Centered Thinking Coordinator

North Bay Regional Center•Napa, CA

3h•$69,360 - $76,488•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Equity and Engagement, the NBRC Person-Centered Thinking Coordinator leads NBRC’s strategic objectives related to self-advocacy and Person-Centered Thinking (PCT), coordinating the strategic objectives and regional efforts to build capacity for person-centered practices. This position is responsible for the development and integration of person-centered practices internally and with NBRC’s external community partners. The PCT Coordinator will represent NBRC and provide feedback on PCT and self-advocacy short- and long-term goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 4 years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
OR Two years in a relevant professional position at North Bay Regional Center, which included developing and leading training sessions to employees.
Must hold and maintain certification as a Person-Centered Thinking Trainer.
Demonstrated experience in using Person-Centered Thinking skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in Person-Centered Thinking.
Knowledge of adult learning styles and effective instructional design and delivery methods.
Demonstrated experience in coaching and training others.
Knowledge of service delivery methods to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret legislation and regulations as they relate to the development, implementation, and evaluation of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability in public speaking and conducting presentations for small to large groups.
Advanced skills in using common office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-starter, able to work on complex problems and organize multiple priorities.
Demonstrated critical thinker and innovative problem-solver.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to provide personal automobile transportation, or access to another form of reliable transportation, during and after working hours.
Must be able to regularly travel to all NBRC offices within catchment area to provide employee training as well as support and oversight to assigned staff member(s).
Must be able to occasionally travel to attend meetings outside of catchment area, including occasional overnight travel to attend statewide meetings.
If operating own vehicle, provide minimum automobile liability insurance as required by California Law.
Candidates for employment must live within commute distance to their preferred NBRC office, as well as the geographical location of their assigned clients.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to, social work, psychology, organizational development, adult learning, communication, education, or another related field.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred.
Fluency in a language in addition to English is desirable and may be required.

Responsibilities

Leads NBRC’s strategic objectives related to self-advocacy and Person-Centered Thinking (PCT).
Coordinates strategic objectives and regional efforts to build capacity for person-centered practices.
Responsible for the development and integration of person-centered practices internally and with NBRC’s external community partners.
Represents NBRC and provides feedback on PCT and self-advocacy short- and long-term goals.

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 – $150 per month
For those using American Sign language – $200 per month