Consumer Services Coordinator - Job #178- Bilingual

North-Los-Angeles-County-Regional-Center; West Chatsworth (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Vision Plan

CalPERS Retirement Plan

457/403(b) Plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, sick,

Holidays: 12 paid holidays

Hybrid or remote option

Job summary

NLACRC, a private nonprofit serving the San Fernando Valley, seeks a Consumer Services coordinator to advocate for individuals and families and arrange services. You will participate in program planning, monitor plans, coordinate resources, and document activities per NLACRC policies.

The role requires engaging with diverse communities, attending meetings, and providing dependable coverage to ensure high-quality support while maintaining empathy and respect in a variety of settings.

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.
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting as required by NLACRC policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families.
• Participate in development of program plans and monitor/evaluate them.
• Identify and coordinate services for individuals and families.
• Document and complete forms/reports per regulations and NLACRC policies.
• Advocate for individuals served by community agencies.
• Schedule/interdisciplinary meetings with individuals, families, service providers, advocates, etc.
• Identify barriers to service and implement culturally sensitive strategies.

Skills

Family systems understanding

Empowering individuals

Strong organization

Independent & collaborative work

Verbal and written communication

MS Word

MS Outlook

Education

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

Master’s degree may substitute experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Chatsworth, CA, US

Salary Range: $26.86 To $37.96 Hourly

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Department

Consumer Services - SFV Adult 7

Supervision

Receives supervision from Consumer Services Supervisors/Managers.

The Position and Job Summary

Provides information, advocacy, and service arrangement for consumers and families.

• 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.

Employment Standards

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education & Experience

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.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of family systems and appreciation for person-centered planning and thinking; empowering individuals to achieve their goals. Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook.

Service coordination is a community-based position that requires meeting with individuals served and their families in their homes, in the community, or in our office location. Must be comfortable working with a high degree of independence. Frequent telephone, virtual, and out-of-office meetings required. Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required. Bilingual Spanish may be required dependent upon position.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:

• Health Insurance - We provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation

This position is non-exempt. Regular Salary: $26.86 - $37.96 per hour, plus $69.24 per bi-weekly pay period for bilingual services.

Starting salary is typically between the $26.86 and $29.65 of the range, depending on internal equity and experience.

Base Pay Rate / Salary Range Information

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.