Developmental Disabilities Coordinator

Alameda County; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee wellness program

12 paid holidays

Commuter benefits program

Job summary

A leading local government agency in California is seeking a professional for an administrative oversight role to support the Developmental Disabilities Council. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive analyses, overseeing contract provisions, and advocating for individuals with disabilities at various levels. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience in service delivery, and excellent interpersonal skills. A valid California driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Equivalent of four years of experience in services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid California driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight to the Developmental Disabilities Council.
• Conduct annual gap analysis and present to Board of Supervisors.
• Supervise clerical or administrative support staff.

Skills

Social program planning

Public administration

Research techniques

Community resources for disabilities

Legislation affecting disabilities

Education

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

Master’s degree (substitutes for 2 years of experience)

Job description

$$51.29-$62.20 Hourly / $4,103.20-$4,976.00 Bi-Weekly / $8,890.27-$10,781.33 Monthly / $106,683.20-$129,376.00 Yearly

Under general direction, this role provides administrative oversight to the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC), the Council’s Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The position guides the department and Alameda County Health in integrating a focus on the disability community into its health equity work, leads advocacy on behalf of disabled individuals, and performs related duties as required. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Family Health Services and represents Alameda County at public meetings at state and local levels. The employee may supervise clerical or administrative support staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides administrative oversight to the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council, the Executive Committee, and to the General Council.
• Completes an annual comprehensive gap analysis to identify unmet needs in services, disparities in health status, and access to services; formally presents results to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors or its subcommittees.
• Provides administrative support and coordinates activities and deliverables for all subcommittees.
• Oversees service contract provisions and deliverables, ensuring measurable outcomes and adherence to established timeframes and county policies.
• Participates as a core voting member of the Alameda County Health Legislative Council; reviews and updates the legislative platform and advises on disability-related concerns.
• Provides public testimony to the California Senate Subcommittee on Health or other subcommittees as necessary to advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Coordinates local disabilities conferences, events, and activities.
• Provides information and/or referrals to services, including benefits planning, housing, education, health care, etc., to consumers, family members, and service providers.
• Meets with Alameda County legislators and staff to provide education and recommendations related to the concerns and interests of individuals with disabilities.
• Creates the monthly Developmental Disabilities Council agenda and supporting materials for Board members and committees; follows up on Board actions. Produces a monthly newsletter for the public and updates the Executive Committee website.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to community organizations to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and disabilities.
• Promotes the Developmental Disabilities Council’s policies and programs to community groups and individuals; serves as a catalyst for the establishment of additional necessary programs within the community.
• Acts as a liaison between county, state, and federal agencies to advocate for the broad needs of persons with disabilities.
• Participates in state and local emergency management meetings, representing the interests of individuals with disabilities; provides emergency management staff with education on functional and assessment needs.
• Coordinates the Alameda County Functional Assessment Services Team (FAST); recruits staff and provides training and development for disaster response. Documents deployment experience and suggests improvements to the Health Officer and emergency managers.
• May supervise a small team of administrative/clerical staff performing duties in support of the Council’s work and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, or a closely related field. A master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of required experience.
• Experience: Equivalent of four (4) years of full-time professional-level experience in the direct delivery or oversight of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including at least one (1) year in program planning or an administrative capacity.
• License: Valid California driver’s license is required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Modern methods and techniques of social program planning.
• Principles of organization and public administration.
• Research techniques used in studying social problems and programs.
• Community resources for persons with disabilities.
• Principles for successful functioning of community-based citizen boards.
• Federal, State, and local legislation and regulations affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Best practices to address the physical and psycho-social needs of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ten Essential Public Health Services.
• Principles of the social determinants of health, health equity, and social justice.
• Health systems, agencies, community resources, and patterns of referral.
• Basic principles and practices of supervision and leadership.

• Facilitate and model effective written and oral communications with attention to linguistic preferences and cultural proficiency.
• Plan, organize, assign, and evaluate the work of others.
• Establish measurable objectives.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity and group interaction skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Develop and present comprehensive reports.
• Be flexible and effectively resolve conflicts.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Incorporate departmental core values and ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.

BENEFITS

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

FOR YOUR WORK/ LIFE BALANCE

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic sick leave
• Pet
• Commuter benefits program
• Employee wellness program (e.g., At Work fitness, incentive-based programs, gym membership discounts)
• Employee discount program (e.g., theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child care resources
• United Services Credit Union

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