Community Services Advocate

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

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) seeks a Service Coordinator in the SFV School Age division to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families.

You will participate in developing and adjusting program plans, identify services, and document in accordance with NLACRC policies. The role requires field visits, home/community meetings, and coordination with service providers while upholding empathy and cultural sensitivity.

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 substitute for experience.
• Knowledge of family systems and person-centered planning to empower individuals.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the development of program plans for individuals; monitoring and evaluating these plans and revising them as necessary.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and their families.
• Documentation, completing forms and reports in accordance with regulations and NLACRC policies and procedures.
• Serve as an advocate for individuals served by community agencies.
• Schedule and attend interdisciplinary meetings with individuals served, family members, service providers, advocates, etc.
• Identify barriers to service delivery and implement culturally sensitive strategies that embody empathy, trust, and respect; comfort working in underserved and non-traditional office settings to meet our community needs.
• Rotate officer-of-the-day duties with other Service Coordinators; assist co-workers with special projects and unique situations; provide case-coverage as needed; and provide emergency on-call services when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Outlook

Knowledge of IDD

Person-centered planning

Bilingual Spanish (may be required)

Education

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

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) seeks a Service Coordinator in the SFV School Age division to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families.

You will participate in developing and adjusting program plans, identify services, and document in accordance with NLACRC policies. The role requires field visits, home/community meetings, and coordination with service providers while upholding empathy and cultural sensitivity.