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Self-Determination Program/ Participant Choice Specialist

Regional Center of the East Bay
Concord, CAN
Mid · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago

Full Job Posting

BENEFITS:

  • At the Regional Center of the Easy Bay, we offer a full spectrum of competitive benefits including:
  • 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 sick days
  • 14 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays
  • Multiple options for medical care (including Kaiser at 100% employer paid for employee)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • CalPERs Retirement (pension)
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Flex schedule, if applicable
  • Work at Home schedules, if applicable
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care
  • The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.
  • Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) does not discriminate against job applicants on account of race, color, creed or religion, national origin including language use restrictions, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition or HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or ancestry.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in education, social work or a human services field and a combination of 2 years of experience or education in the areas of concentration listed below.
  • OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a human services field, and a combination of 4 years of experience or education in the areas of concentration listed below.
  • Case management to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (any setting)
  • Working for an agency that is funded by or is in partnership with a Regional Center (Preferably RCEB)
  • Creating Individual Program Plans or Individual Service Plans
  • Teaching or implementing Person Centered Thinking Practices
  • Planning and facilitation of activities to promote personal independence access to the community
  • Knowledge of the Self-Determination Program and Participant Choice services and how they can meet the needs of individuals served by RCEB.
  • Basic knowledge of regional center Purchase of Service process.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form.
  • Excellent organizational skills and must be able to develop a course of action and follow through within
  • Ability to conduct creative, engaging, and meaningful presentations and training to service providers, community partners and internal staff.
  • Ability to analyze data and utilize computer software including but not limited to PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Ability to formulate and implement project goals and objectives within timelines.
  • Automobile and valid driver’s license.
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
  • Basic understanding of Person Centered Thinking and openness to be certified as a trainer.
  • Ability to represent the Agency on community committees and task forces as assigned.
  • Ability to occasionally participate in meetings out of area and outreach activities during evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Oral fluency preferred in English and one of the following languages: Spanish, ASL, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese or Mandarin

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