Community Services Coordinator & Advocate

North LA County Regional Center (NLACRC); California (MO); Hybrid; USD 76,967,000 - 108,773,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

North Los Angeles County Regional Center seeks a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families. You will help plan and monitor programs across the life span, coordinating services with families and community providers.

The role requires documenting activities, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and promoting culturally sensitive strategies to meet our community needs, including potential home and community visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related field; at least two years of related experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the development of program plans for individuals; monitoring and evaluating these plans.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and their families.
• Documentation, completing forms and reports in accordance with regulations and NLACRC policies.
• 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 understanding

Person-centered planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Verbal and written communication

MS Word

MS Outlook

Education

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

Master’s degree may substitute for experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

North Los Angeles County Regional Center seeks a Service Coordinator to provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families. You will help plan and monitor programs across the life span, coordinating services with families and community providers.

The role requires documenting activities, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and promoting culturally sensitive strategies to meet our community needs, including potential home and community visits.