Self-Determination Program Specialist

SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

North Bay Regional Center is a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.  We are looking for a Self-Determination Program Specialist to join our dedicated team.  At North Bay, we’re promoting opportunities by supporting choices for people with developmental disabilities.

POSITION

Under the general direction of the Self-Determination Supervisor, the Self-Determination Specialist will be responsible for the implementation and administration of the Self-Determination Program (SDP), serving as the central point of contact for staff and the community.  This position will provide training, advocacy and carry out administrative functions in relation to the participants of the Self-Determination Program and NBRC staff.  In addition, the SDP Specialist will provide support and internal consultation on SDP to all case management units, Community Services and Fiscal Department staff on an as needed basis.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities; regional center experience strongly preferred.

Spanish Speaking ability strongly preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in a language in addition to English, is preferred.
• Ability to provide personal automobile transportation or access to another form of reliable transportation, during and after working hours. Provide minimum automobile liability insurance as required by California Law.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet needs of the regional center constituency.
• This position will be primarily based in the office, however, remote work may also be available.

Under a mandate issued by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) on September 28, 2021, all Regional Center Employees must be fully vaccinated by November 30, 2021, or be approved for a medical or religious exemption by NBRC. If offered a position at NBRC, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination, or to engage with NBRC in an interactive discussion regarding a potential medical or religious exemption.

Benefits

We offer our employees an all-inclusive compensation and benefits plan, including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability

Retirement plan – CalPERS

Vacation Time and Sick Time

Training and Orientation

Paid Holidays

Salary Range

$57,648 – $77,292 with opportunities for 5% increase annually

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 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.