Aging Adult Specialist - SPP

About this role

Are you ready to make an impact in your community? Our mission is to create a community where each individual with a developmental disability has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive, and inclusive life. NLACRC empowers people with developmental disabilities to have an opportunity to achieve their fullest potential in all aspects of life.

Apply today to help make an impact tomorrow!

The Position and Job Summary

• Provide consultation and recommendations and serve as a support on matters pertaining to the aging process for consumers.
• Facilitate and/or coordinate resources, trainings, or workshops with staff and/or community.
• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, support the implementation of Aging Adult objectives and support the Center's Aging Adult initiatives.
• Identify, build, and sustain strategic partnerships with local community agencies and various stakeholders to assist in outreach efforts designed to identify, educate and inform consumers and families on aging topics.
• Review and develop risk mitigation and prevention strategies for aging consumers
• Collaborate on projects and related committees
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation

• This position is a non - exempt. Regular Salary: $28.91 - $31.91 per hour.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required; concentration in human services, such as social work, sociology, or psychology, preferred.
• For this specialist position, a degree in Gerontology or any specialized training or internships with aging is highly preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in social services is required.
• Regional Center experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of benefits planning (i.e., such as, Medicare)
• Understanding of cultural norms of a diverse aging community.
• Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Expertise in multicultural competence in social service settings
• Community resources
• Knowledge of the regional center system preferred
• Microsoft Office and related applications

Essential Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

• Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Accommodations may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option
• Flex-schedule, including every other Friday off
• Robust Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
  • No cost for employee only plans
• Various Insurance and Retirement plans
• Eligibility for:
  • Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
• PTO – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and Aging Adults.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLARC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance