Community Services Specialist

7 days ago

Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Regional Center Full time

Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, non-profit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Kern Regional Center services over 10,000 individuals in Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties. Our counties cover approximately 22,000 square miles with a population of over 945,000 people.

Kern Regional Center is looking for dedicated Community Services Specialist - Facilitator who is ready for the next challenge. This individual will be responsible for identifying barriers and develop strategies to reduce disparity in the purchase of services with the Native American population, and to increase the number of referrals to Kern Regional Center. This individual will simultaneously identify needed resources and facilitate development of identified resources. The Community Services Specialist - Facilitator will provide cultural sensitivity and awareness training to staff and vendors.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is someone who has:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, business administration, public administration or related human services field from an accredited school
  • three years of experience in case management, community organization, or two years post graduate experience.
  • A master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.
  • Native American dialects is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of basic needs and approaches in working with individual who have developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to evaluate and develop programs.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, respect and support cultural awareness.
  • Must have reliable transportation and be able to work outside of normal business hours.
  • Valid driver's license and DMV record
Top Perks and Benefits:

As part of the Kern Regional Center team, you will be able to enjoy:
  • Opportunity for remote work
  • Generous health, dental and vision plan for employee and their dependents
  • Generous paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement Plan
  • Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans
Salary range for this position $24.12 to $34.00 per hour

Starting salary range $24.12 to $35.70 per hour.

For full job description, please email

Kern Regional Center is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.

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