Senior Resource Specialist

Salary Range: $3,031.64 - $4,479.11 Bi-weekly / $78,822.64 - $116,456.86 Annually

Reports To: Community Services Supervisor

New hires with no prior Regional Center work experience will start at the very beginning of the salary scale.

The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is one of 21 Regional Centers that are community-based, private non-profit corporations under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. RCEB provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordinates community-based services for over 25,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. 

RCEB envisions a future where persons with developmental disabilities are truly a part of the community. Persons with developmental disabilities receive supports and services they need to succeed. The supports and services change as the need changes.

In our dream, children with developmental disabilities live with families in typical communities. Many choose to attend their neighborhood schools and play with neighborhood friends. Adults with developmental disabilities live in the residence of their choice – with family members, with friends, or with their spouse / significant other. They engage in activities of their choice – work, volunteering, education, training, or leisure. They have meaningful relationships with friends and coworkers and are seen as valuable, contributing members of their communities.

DUTIES: Under general direction, plan and coordinate Agency resource/program development activities.   Duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Plan and initiate the development of needed programs and services.
2. Coordinate Vendorization activities including review and approval of vendor applications and program designs.
3. Inform Regional Center staff of new resources and provide technical assistance when needed regarding vendored services.
4. Develop requests for proposals for new services as needed, including those identified and approved for funding by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
5. Provide technical assistance to, monitor contract progress of, and prepare periodic reports to RCEB management and DDS.
6. Coordinate the negotiation of program expansion requests by current vendors.
7. Prepare and/or participate in the development of Memorandums of Understanding, contracts and other agreements with generic service agencies and other service providers.
8. Coordinate and provide relevant trainings on new services to Regional Center staff, service providers/vendors, and the community.
9. Participate in vendor orientation activities.
10. Report to management team fiscal impact of program development, program expansion, and provider rate changes.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Master’s degree in a human services field with two years paid experience as a Case Manager supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (or) Bachelor’s degree in human services with four years paid experience as a Case Manager supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (or) Bachelor’s degree in human services with four years paid experience managing a program proving supports to people with IDD.
2. Knowledge of Title 17 regulations as it relates to resource development.
3. Excellent organizational skills and ability to develop a course of action with follow through within timeframes.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form.
5. Training and experience in the development of program and grant proposals is preferred.
6. Familiarity in working with spread sheets, database, and word processing programs.
7. Automobile and valid driver’s license.
8. Have an understanding of Person Centered Thinking.
9. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.

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
• 13 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 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.