What are the responsibilities and job description for the Participant Choice Specialist - Location TBD 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
The below is dependent upon experience and education.
- Participant Choice Specialist I: $24.31 - $28.12/hr.
- Participant Choice Specialist II: $26.80 - $31.01/hr. (must possess 5 years' experience working in a Regional Center as Participant Choice Specialist)
- Participant Choice Specialist III: $28.52 - $31.01/hr. (must possess a master's degree and 1-year social work experience)
- Participant Choice Specialist IV: $31.50 - $36.45/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
This position will support the Sacramento, Woodland, Placerville, or Grass Valley office, but the employee’s home office will be determined by their proximity to the closest office. The majority of meetings will be conducted virtually, and any travel will be reimbursed at the standard IRS mileage reimbursement rate. This program provides participants with more flexibility and personal responsibility in choosing services and support through an annual budget. The Participant Choice Specialist (PCS) position includes training and support of Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) and our clients with the self-determination program (SDP). PCSs may be involved in outreach to the community, calculation of Individual Budget Certification and Calculation Tools (IBCCTs), providing resources to Service Coordinators (SCs), supporting SCs with client meetings regarding SDP, reviewing SDP spending plans, participating in the development of Individual Program Plans for clients, communicating with Financial Management Services (FMS) agencies, and any other tasks related to the self-determination program at ACRC.
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.
Requirements
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; knowledge regarding current trends and philosophies in the field of developmental disabilities and possess a valid California driver license and automobile liability insurance. Two years of Regional Center experience, or two years of relevant experience working as a vendor for a Regional Center. Knowledge of developmental disabilities and qualifying diagnoses, and Knowledge of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply. See full job description for further information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $24 - $28
