Resources Specialist, Community Services

San Andreas Regional Center•San Jose, CA

8d•$73,212 - $89,064•Hybrid

About The Position

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you. This position coordinates and develops a continuum of community resources and services for persons with developmental disabilities. This position is also responsible for providing public information about, and creating community awareness of regional center service needs for persons with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work or a related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related field plus four years of experience.
Knowledge of a wide variety of available community resources
Knowledge of basic needs and approaches in working with the developmentally disabled and program development
Ability to relate individual needs to overall community and agency planning
Ability to undertake major projects and gain the cooperation of others in following through to completion
Ability to speak and write effectively
Ability to utilize various communication media
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of agencies and individuals and represent the agency in a positive manner
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate with supervisor regarding job functions
Ability to work remotely and communicate progress of work to supervisor
Ability to organize work so as to maintain efficiency and productivity
Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in program development and/or community organization is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans and initiates the development of needed programs and services
Provides technical assistance to new and existing service providers to ensure quality of services and program effectiveness
Designs a service provider recruitment and orientation program
Reviews proposed program designs for regulatory requirements.
Maintains an inventory of programs and services available for consumers throughout the catchment area
Conducts quality assurance reviews of existing service providers’ programs
Reviews specialized contracts
Reviews services provided in catchment area to avoid duplication and to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
Develops, implements and monitors cost-effective alternative service models
Resolves issues with consumers, care service providers, parents and agency staff regarding regulatory requirement issues and non-routine service requests which do not easily fit into the current service system
Resolves issues regarding services which will result in a disproportionately high cost
Trains and/or coordinates training to staff and service providers regarding new services and any corresponding regulatory requirements
Conducts special projects as requested
Performs other related duties as assigned