THE ORGANIZATION

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 800+ individuals working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California.

COMPENSATION

The below is dependent upon experience and education.

• Service Coordinator I: $24.80 - $28.69/hr.
• Service Coordinator II: $27.34 - $31.64/hr. (must possess 5 years of experience working in a Regional Center as a Service Coordinator)
• Service Coordinator IIIB: $29.10 - $33.68/hr. (must possess a master's degree and 1-year social work experience)
• Service Coordinator IIIA: $32.13 - $37.18/hr. (must a possess a master's degree and 2-years post-masters experience)

Note: Master’s degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Sociology or closely related field.

The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY

ACRC is seeking a Service Coordinator in the Enhanced Service Coordination Unit in our Sacramento office. This position will provide enhanced case management and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities within the African American community. Legislation has established a 1:40 Service Coordinator-to-Client caseload ratio for clients with low to no purchase of service expenditures. For purposes of this caseload ratio, clients with low to no purchase of service expenditures may include individuals who reside independently in their community or with family. The position will work to reduce disparities and improve equity in purchase of services, identify and resolve barriers to accessing services and supports; enhance the relationship between consumer/family and ACRC; empower individuals to partner with ACRC and other community agencies and assist with identification of new resources that are culturally relevant to the client. These are specialized caseloads that require specialized language and culture accessibility. The position works in collaboration with ACRC’s Cultural Diversity Specialist and other Departments within ACRC to identify innovative approaches to service delivery. This position requires extensive travel as the unit serves all 10 counties: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties.

SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include:

• 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
• 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
• 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
• flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
• CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 17-22 annual vacation days
• 12 annual sick days
• 15 paid holidays
• Longevity leave
• Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.

Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field; demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills; have strong time management and organization skills; and possess a valid California driver license and automobile liability insurance. One year of professional experience in social work or a related field (preferably in the field of developmental disabilities) is preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply.

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