Federal Programs Manager (Bilingual Preferred) chez Regional Center of the East Bay

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Federal Programs (Bilingual Preferred)

DIVISIONS:  Self Determination/Participant Choice & Medicaid Waiver teams, Case Management Department

SALARY RANGE: $3,888.13 - $5,744.54 Bi-weekly; $101,091.38 - $149,358.04 Annual

BILINGUAL PAY: $4,008.13 - $5,864.54 Bi-weekly: $104,211.38 - $152,478.04 Annual

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Client Services and Equity  

LOCATION: San Leandro or Concord   

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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides oversight of Federal Programs teams and performs administrative and supervisory functions to assure that Federal Programs at RCEB run efficiently.  Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform the duties of the Associate Director in his/her absence.
2. Interview, select, train, assign, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
3. Provide the community with accurate information in regards to Self Determination/Participant Choice Program.
4. Review and approve Self Determination Program budgets and spending plans.
5. Recommend and develop organizational methods and/or procedures.
6. Provide case consultation for case management and Self Determination Program/Participant Choice specialists.
7. Participate in and coordinate ongoing education/collaboration about Self Determination Program policy within the community. May include collaboration with service providers, fiscal management vendors and the State Department.
8. Create and maintain tracking systems for Self Determination Program.
9. Supervise MediCaid Waiver staff and ensure RCEB compliance with Medicaid Waiver program and HCBS Audits.
10. Develop and provide in-service training and orientation to staff as assigned.
11. Attend regular management meetings and other agency and community meetings as assigned.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates leadership ability, fosters positive partnerships and a sense of teamwork.
2. Remains calm during time of crisis.
3. Can work through complex community issues.
4. Demonstrates good over-all organization of work.
5. Has the ability to teach others.
6. Competent to address personnel issues.
7. Has basic understanding of clinical issues, human development, and basic counseling methods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters or BA plus 6 years regional center experience, preferably in case management.
2. Two years supervisory experience preferred. May be substituted with demonstrated leadership roles in projects, taskforce, etc.
3. Automobile, valid CDL, and insurance.
4. Fluency in English and one of the following languages preferred: Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese or Mandarin
5. 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
• 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.