Community Services Advocate & Care Coordinator

North LA County Regional Center (NLACRC); California (MO); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

CalPERS retirement plan

Paid Time Off 3 weeks

Holidays 12

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) in the San Fernando Valley provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Service Coordinator position involves advocacy, information, and coordinating supports for consumers and families.

You will develop program plans, coordinate services, document procedures, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and support independence in a community-based setting with occasional in-home or in-community visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services field; 2+ years related experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation may be required.
• Bilingual Spanish may be required depending on position.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor program plans for individuals; adjust plans as needed.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and their families.
• Document and report in accordance with regulations and NLACRC policies.
• Advocate for individuals served by community agencies.
• Schedule and attend interdisciplinary meetings with individuals, families, service providers, advocates, etc.
• Identify barriers to service delivery and apply culturally sensitive strategies.
• Rotate on‑call duties and provide emergency coverage when required.

Skills

Family systems

Person-centered planning

Independent worker

Verbal communication

Written communication

Disabilities knowledge

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) in the San Fernando Valley provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Service Coordinator position involves advocacy, information, and coordinating supports for consumers and families.

You will develop program plans, coordinate services, document procedures, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and support independence in a community-based setting with occasional in-home or in-community visits.