Assessment Counselor presso North Bay Regional Center

Description

Company Overview

At North Bay Regional Center, we believe that all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens.  As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure that we achieve our goals daily.

Who We Serve

North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) provides advocacy, services, support, and care coordination to children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties.

We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to empower our clients to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve.

Are you passionate about providing support and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities?  Are you looking for an organization where we help our clients achieve their goals and dreams? North Bay Regional Center is a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.  At NBRC, we are promoting opportunities by supporting choices for people with developmental disabilities.

North Bay Regional Center serves over 12,000 people living within the geographic boundaries of Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties. 

Note: Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.

Position Description

Under the direction of the Intake Supervisor, this position is responsible for intake assessments for eligibility within the established timelines and connecting individuals to generic resources. This position will work with a diverse population that will need support to determine eligibility and will be required to complete assessments in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties. This position also provides outreach and training to community partners. 

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Master's degree in a field related to developmental disabilities.

OR

Bachelor's degree in a field which offers content related to developmental disabilities, such as social work, psychology, counseling, or special education and three years’ employment in a field related to developmental disabilities. 

OR

Bachelor’s degree and two years’ case management experience at a regional center. Minimum education requirement may not be waived.

Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities). This position will be primarily based in the office; however remote work may also be available. 

Special Requirements

Fluency in a language in addition to English is desirable and may be required.

Ability to provide personal automobile transportation during working hours and for after-hours emergencies or access to another form of reliable transportation which meets these minimum requirements.  This position will be primarily based in the office; however remote work may also be available.

Benefits

At NBRC, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions
• Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee only coverage
• Vision Insurance, with $5/month employee cost share for employee only coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Generous vacation and sick accrual policies
• Employee Referral Reward Program
• 15 Paid Agency Holidays/year
• CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan

Bi-lingual language differential:

• For those speaking, reading and writing other than English – $200 per month
• For those speaking a language other than English – $175 per month
• For those using American Sign language – $200 per month

Salary

$67,668 – $74,616 with opportunities for 5% increases annually

North Bay Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer