Community Services Advocate & Program Planner

North LA County Regional Center (NLACRC); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Hybrid - remote option

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangements for consumers and families in the SFV area.

You will participate in developing program plans, identify services, document and report per NLACRC policies, and advocate for individuals in coordination with community agencies. The role requires frequent meetings in homes, communities, or offices and may involve bilingual Spanish as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services field.
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• At least two years of related 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 and written communication

MS Word

MS Outlook

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Education

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

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangements for consumers and families in the SFV area.

You will participate in developing program plans, identify services, document and report per NLACRC policies, and advocate for individuals in coordination with community agencies. The role requires frequent meetings in homes, communities, or offices and may involve bilingual Spanish as needed.