POSITION TITLE: Diversity & Inclusion Supervisor
SALARY RANGE: $7,526.00 - $9,146.00
NON-EXEMPT SALARY: Non-Union
LOCATION: San Jose
[x ]Regular [ x] Full-Time [ ]Temporary [ ]Part-time
Send Resume via e-mail to: Email resume to recruiting@sarc.org
No phone calls please
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Director, Consumer Services, the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist is responsible for creation and oversight of San Andreas Regional Center’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiative to help ensure that the delivery of services and supports is culturally informed and inclusive for all clients with developmental disabilities and their families. This position oversees cultural programs to promote equity and reduce disparities in providing services to regional center clients.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Diversity and Inclusion Specialist is a specialist classification providing leadership in developing and monitoring diversity and inclusion strategies in the provision of regional center services and supports. The class will require travel in the four counties service area and throughout the State of California. It is anticipated that, as experience and expertise are developed, the incumbent will function with a reasonable degree of independence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following are illustrative of the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, not all duties are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.)
- Will monitor POS expenditures and plan annual meetings
- Will be primary liaison to community organizations
- Will coordinate the SARC initiatives to reduce disparities
- Identifies diversity and inclusion challenges and opportunities for development within the regional center.
- Develops and oversees cultural programs to promote equity and reduce disparities in the provision of services.
- Develops and implements culturally appropriate service types/service delivery models.
- Will coordinate trainings with vendors on providing culturally sensitive services
- Serves as the subject-matter expert in bias awareness in developing and coordinating services.
- Facilitates workshops/training for agency staff and providers designed to address issues related to cultural competence.
- Implements internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community regarding diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Develops strategic partnerships with state, county and city agencies to help launch diversity and inclusion initiatives and meet diversity and inclusion organizational goals.
- Identifies, builds and sustains strategic partnerships with local community agencies and various stakeholders to assist in outreach efforts designed to identify, educate and inform clients and families.
- Attends key inclusion and diversity conferences and participates in training activities that will help the regional center transform its strategic approach to reaching diversity and inclusion goals and objectives.
- Overseas grant activities related to Diversity Inclusion.
- Other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director, Consumer Services
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Parent Education Coordinator, Grant Coordinator and Diversity Administrator
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Bachelors
r's degree in social work, public administration ethnic studies, diversity or a closely related field, at least one year of experience working in programs providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities and two years of experience leading diversity and inclusion programs and management experience.
Or – Bachelor’s degree in social work, ethnic studies, diversity or a closely related field, three years of experience working in programs providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities and five years of experience leading diversity and inclusion programs.
- Multi-lingual preferred.
EDUCATION: Training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Three years of clerical/secretarial work experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Bilingual/Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong project schedule planning follow-up within timelines
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
OTHER: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide independent transportation.
POSITION TITLE: SERVICE COORDINATOR
SALARY RANGE: $5,723.00 - $6,955.00 per month in Five Annual Steps
Non-Exempt salary (37.5 hours per week)
Location: San Jose, Salinas, or Watsonville (Please note the location in your resume)
Collective Bargaining Position
[x ] Regular [ x] Full-Time [ ] Temporary [ ] Part-time
Send Resume via e-mail to: Email resume to recruiting@sarc.org
Job Summary: While maintaining good public relations and implementing the goals and vision of the regional center, this position is responsible for providing and coordinating services to consumers in accordance with the provisions of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and policies established by the San Andreas Regional Center Board of Directors.
Essential Job Functions:
- Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments
- Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination
- Coordinates the Person Centered Planning process with consumers and their families
- Develops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start.
- Counsels consumers concerning identification and achievement of personal goals
- Advocates with consumers/families to assure provision of needed services
- Initiates and follows up on referrals to existing community resources
- Identifies areas of unmet needs
- Performs tasks which relate to fiscal and accountability requirements
- Provides assistance to existing and in the development of new community services
- Develops and facilitates support groups for consumers and/or their families
- Completes all required caseload documentation
- Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
- Assures that all consumers and families are informed verbally and in writing of their right to appeal every time a decision is made to change, alter, or deny a service
- Knows Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements
- Knows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districts
- Intervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually effect stability
- Monitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations
- Performs annual and quarterly visits as required.
- Monitors day programs to assure quality programming
- Evaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties.
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: General supervision and direction by the designated Manager.
Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or a related field from an accredited college or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work plus four years of experience. The specific field of study for the Bachelor's Degree and the post Bachelor's years of experience may be waived only by the Executive Director if needed by the agency to meet a special need, e.g. services to specific cultural or monolingual groups.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of social work; individual and group behavior, human growth, development of family relationships; medical-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; techniques of intervention, referral and follow-up to community resources and facilities and various community organizations, and how to intervene constructively on the client's behalf. Ability to relate in a constructive and enabling manner to a wide variety of individuals and organizations; ability to relate in a positive manner with supervisor, co-workers, and others in the agency and community; establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families; prepare and present oral and written reports; maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate and timely manner.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.
MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!
No phone calls please