Community Services Specialist – Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist at ALTA CALIFORNIA REGIONAL CENTER INC

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

36.45

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Compliance, Human Services, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Vendorization, Knowledge of Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Corrective Actions, Public Education, Monitoring Resources, Collaboration, Evaluation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description THE ORGANIZATION Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 800+ persons working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California. THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY ACRC is seeking a Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist for the Sacramento office. The focus of this position is participating in the overall regulatory compliance and evaluation of resources to assure the provision of services for ACRC’s clients (children and adults). Specifically, this position: supports all service categories; ensuring that community resources that are established to meet Client needs (including coordination and collaboration with community, providers, families, and ACRC staff), operate as they were vendored to; monitors various Service Provider categories; coordinates with investigating agencies and ACRC Staff in order to address complaints; writes detailed reports of evaluation findings, advises service providers on implementing corrective actions, and provides follow up on implementation; provides public information and education for the vendors and ACRC staff throughout the catchment area; assesses and monitors resources to aid ACRC staff in carrying out agency mission. COMPENSATION The below is dependent upon experience and education. Community Service Specialist I: $27.41 - $31.71/hr. (must possess a bachelor's degree) Community Service Specialist II: $31.50 - $36.45/hr. (must possess a master's degree) Note: Master’s degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Sociology or closely related field. The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long-term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program; CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 15 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; See additional details on the PSLF Program here. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only. Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field; two years of experience in human services (preferably in the field of developmental disabilities); knowledge of basic needs and philosophy in working with individuals with developmental disabilities; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills; ability to conduct research, analyze data, and compile and disseminate information; knowledge of various laws and regulations including Title 17, Title 22, federal regulations for ICF, and California Codes of Regulations; knowledge of “vendorization” and quality assurance policies and procedures is preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist will participate in regulatory compliance and evaluation of resources to ensure services for ACRC’s clients. This includes monitoring service providers, addressing complaints, and providing education for vendors and staff.