Hybrid Probate Specialist - Job# 1055 bei North Los Angeles County Regional Center

                                                                                                                                PROBATE SPECIALIST

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

Receives general supervision from the CPP Supervisor. A Consumer Services Supervisor (CSS) will oversee and train on the probate process (as of FY25-26, the supervisor designee will be the CSS – Adult Unit 3).

The Position and Job Summary

Position will receive email notifications from California Superior Court – Probate Division (“Probate Court”) regarding conservatorship reports for associated NLACRC individuals served and will coordinate with service coordinators (“CSCs”) to ensure that conservatorship reports are submitted 5 days prior to a hearing date. This position may also field inquiries from service coordinators regarding the conservatorship report process. This position will maintain a tracking system to ensure that reports are submitted on time. The Probate Specialist will perform e-mail reminders of hearing dates and when reports are due, reviewing probate reports and sending them back for corrections, filing the report via electronic filing system, completing Probate Court-related addenda and POS (specific to the conservatorship report submission) when the report is confirmed from the court.

Other Essential Duties (in addition to those listed above): 

• Look-up case information, find Judicial Officer name.
• Maintain a tracking system of reports and due dates.
• Send e-mails to CSCs and CSSs regarding hearing date(s) and court information.
• Reviews all submitted drafts of conservatorship reports from CSCs and provides feedback for corrections/clarifications to ensure report accuracy and court standards for report format and content.
• File reports via E-Legal
• Completes Probate-specific IPP Addendum and POS associated with the conservatorship report once the court confirms report.
• Travels to Probate Superior Court (typically the Norwalk, CA location) to file conservatorship reports due for submission. 
• May be requested to appear at a court hearing (for Orders to Show Cause appearances) to represent NLACRC.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor and/or management. 

Employment Standards 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Three (3) years’ experience working in an office environment or related experience. Prior Regional Center experience and familiarity with the Probate Court conservatorship process is strongly preferred.  

Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge: Developmental or related disabilities, social service provision. 

Skills: Customer service, leadership, advocacy, and relationship-building experience, and a strong understanding of regional center services and community resources. Must successfully work and interact interpersonally with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Strong organizational skills to maintain tracking deadlines, et al. Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of submitted reports. 

Essential Requirements 

• Attendance at frequent telephonic, video, and out-of-office meetings required. 
• Valid CDL and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required. 

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package 

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs. 
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents.  We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees 
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents 
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

 Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees. 

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field. 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging. 

Compensation

This is a non-exempt position, salary range $29.49/hour -- $41.66/hour.

Base Pay Rate / Salary Range Information

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLARC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.