Community Services Specialist I
Company: Alta California Regional Center
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
THE ORGANIZATION
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under
contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided
the coordination of services to individuals with developmental
disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 650 persons working out of
eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional
Centers in California.
THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY
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 in all service categories;
recruits and develops community resources to meet Client needs
(including coordination and collaboration with community,
providers, families, and ACRC staff); work with day programs as
well as family home agencies (quality assurance and 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.
SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS
ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package
to include 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; and 457 and 403-B voluntary
tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation
days, 12 annual sick days, 14 paid holidays, longevity leave,
Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. Many
of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) Program; See additional details on the PSLF Program here.
This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans
and coverages only.
COMPENSATION
The below is dependent upon experience and education.
Community Service Specialist I: $23.66 - $30.20/hr. (must possess a
bachelor's degree)
Community Service Specialist II: $27.19 - $34.71/hr. (must possess
a master's degree)
The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a
variety of factors including skills and abilities, education,
experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not
typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the
range for the role.
Requirements
Applicants must possess a 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; knowledge
of "vendorization" and quality assurance policies and procedures is
preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Keywords: Alta California Regional Center, Carmichael , Community Services Specialist I, Other , Sacramento, California
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