Community Services Advocate & Care Coordinator

North County Regional; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Life/AD&D/LTD at no cost

Vision Insurance

CalPERS Retirement Plan

457/403(b) Deferred Compensation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center seeks a Consumer Services - AV - Adult 3 to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families. This community-based role involves meeting individuals in their homes, in the community, or at NLACRC offices, coordinating services, and attending interdisciplinary meetings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and at least two years of related experience; a Master’s degree may

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.
• Participate in development, monitoring, and revision of program plans for individuals.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and their families.
• Document, complete forms and reports per NLACRC policies and regulations.
• 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.

Skills

Family systems

Person-centered planning

Independent work

Interdisciplinary team

Verbal & written communication

MS Word

MS Outlook

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish

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 seeks a Consumer Services - AV - Adult 3 to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families. This community-based role involves meeting individuals in their homes, in the community, or at NLACRC offices, coordinating services, and attending interdisciplinary meetings.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and at least two years of related experience; a Master’s degree may