Community Services Specialist

Community Services Specialist

Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, non-profit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Kern Regional Center services over 10,000 individuals in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties. Our counties cover approximately 22,000 square miles with a population of over 945,000 people.

The Community Services Specialist will engage in resource development for Kern Regional Center's (KRC) catchment area (Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties) that includes participating in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. This position will involve all steps of vendorization as outlined in California Code of Regulations, Title XVII. The position will provide program evaluation and technical assistance to staff, vendors, clients and the community on resources, regulations, unmet needs and quality assurance. This position will ensure services provided to individuals supported are in compliance with Title XVII, the Lanterman Act, State and Federal Regulations, Agency Standards and best practices for community programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. A knowledge base of regulations is strongly recommended. This position must collaborate with the vendor community, Community Care Licensing, and with the Department of Developmental Services.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, business administration, public administration, or related human services field from an accredited school; and
• Three years of experience in case management, community organization, or two years post-graduate experience
• Any combination of education and experience may be considered
• A diverse background in working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and State automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record substantiated by a DMV printout
• Full use of automobile or ability to provide for independent transportation
• Must be able to drive to various sites as assigned on a daily basis

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or similar software applications
• Basic needs and approaches in working with individuals who have developmental disabilities
• Current legislation and regulations as it relates to the development, implementation and evaluation of services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Resource development, as it relates to developmental disabilities
• Title 17 Regulations and the vendorization process

Top Perks and Benefits

As part of the Kern Regional Center team, you will be able to enjoy:

• Generous health, dental and vision plan for employee and their dependents
• Generous paid time off
• Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans
• Scheduled fulltime 8AM - 5PM
• Paid holidays

Salary range for this position $25.37 to $35.70 per hour

Starting salary range $25.37 to $27.97 per hour

Kern Regional Center is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.