What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Specialist (Spanish speakers preferred) position at ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER INC?
Description
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 700 persons working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California.
COMPENSATION
We adhere to an eight-step salary structure, determined by a combination of educational attainment and professional experience. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Intake Specialist IIIB: $28.52 - $33.01/hr. (Must possess a bachelor's degree)
Intake Specialist IIIA: $31.50 - 36.45/hr. (Must possess a master's degree)
THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY
ACRC is seeking an Intake Specialist currently assigned to the Sacramento office (please note our Sacramento office location will be moving to Natomas in March 2025). The purpose of the position is to assess applicants for eligibility for ACRC services in alignment with ACRC-defined ethical, clinical, practical, and professional standards. This position guides applicants and their families through the Intake process within particular timelines: completes Social Assessment, makes recommendation to the Eligibility Review Team, maintains all relevant records, communicates decision to applicant/their family, and transitions applicant to resources in the community and/or to a Client Services Unit.
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
- 14 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.
Requirements
Applicants must possess: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely-related field; one year of human services work experience; ability to work collaboratively as part of the Clinical interdisciplinary team, ability to apply interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, requirements, and policy standards; good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; good time management and organization skills; valid Driver License; and automobile liability insurance. Other requirements and qualifications may apply. Spanish speakers preferred
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $29 - $33
