Advocacy & Service Coordination Specialist

North LA County Regional Center (NLACRC); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

Deferred compensation 457/403(b)

Paid time off

Job summary

The North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is seeking a Consumer Services professional to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangements for individuals and families in need of developmental disability services. Working in a community-based setting, you will coordinate plans, monitor progress, and advocate across agencies.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field with at least two years of experience; bilingual Spanish may be required depending on the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services field and at least two years of related experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related subject may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families.
• Develop program plans for individuals; monitor and revise as needed.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and their families.
• Complete forms and reports per regulations and NLACRC policies.
• Advocate for individuals served by community agencies.
• Schedule and attend interdisciplinary meetings with individuals, families, providers, and advocates.
• Identify barriers to service delivery and implement culturally sensitive strategies.

Skills

Family systems

Person-centered planning

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services field

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

The North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is seeking a Consumer Services professional to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangements for individuals and families in need of developmental disability services. Working in a community-based setting, you will coordinate plans, monitor progress, and advocate across agencies.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field with at least two years of experience; bilingual Spanish may be required depending on the position.