Community Services Advocate & Care Coordinator

NLACRC Website; West Chatsworth (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,869 - 78,957; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

No cost Life, AD&D & Disability

No cost Vision plan

Retirement plan - CalPERS

Deferred compensation - 457/403(b)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NLACRC in the San Fernando Valley region seeks a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families in our community. The role requires developing and monitoring individualized program plans, coordinating services, completing required forms, and attending interdisciplinary meetings.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field with at least two years of experience; bilingual Spanish may be required.

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

• 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; assisting co-workers with special projects and unique situations; provide case-coverage as needed; and providing emergency on-call services when required.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Word & MS Outlook

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

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

Master's degree substitute for experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

NLACRC in the San Fernando Valley region seeks a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families in our community. The role requires developing and monitoring individualized program plans, coordinating services, completing required forms, and attending interdisciplinary meetings.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field with at least two years of experience; bilingual Spanish may be required.