Resource Development Specialist - Job# 1119

About the role

The Organization North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) is a private, non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position is located in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource development specialist, working closely with the Agency Resource Development Plan.
• Monitors and evaluates services, generates and coordinates Request for Proposals, and works with vendors to develop resources.
• Consults with Consumer Services staff and assists in resolving service planning issues and resource identification for consumers.
• Investigates, documents, and reviews vendor applications, ensuring compliance with vendorization requirements and timelines.
• Reviews and organizes vendor file documents, enters new vendor information into electronic databases, writes program resource announcements, and distributes them to NLACRC staff.
• Writes letters to vendors regarding their status and service delivery issues, conducts quality assurance support, and provides training.
• Conducts and provides technical assistance to providers for program issues, reviews program policy and procedures for risk mitigation, and assists in investigations.
• Writes detailed reports of evaluation findings, advises service providers on implementing corrective actions, and follows up on implementation.
• Assists in rate review and analysis on vendor cost statements, reviews audit materials, and provides input on new program development and costs.
• Facilitates approval processes between all parties for service development agreements, attends interagency meetings, and facilitates trainings, workshops, and fairs.
• Maintains knowledge of current regulations affecting vendorization requirements, rate setting practices, and investigates and cites statutes and regulations as needed.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required.
• Frequent telephone and out-of-office meetings required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human development, sociology, public health, or a related field and two years of related experience.
• A Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of general related experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Decision making, collaborative problem resolution, comprehending and communicating complex information, professional written and verbal communications, ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultures.
• Basic skills and experience in Word processing, drafting professional correspondence, accounting, review, and analysis of written documents.
• Ability to facilitate trainings and conduct professional presentations.
• Proficiency in numerous standard MS Office Suite software programs and ability to learn new software applications for contracts and database tracking as needed.
• Developmental or related disabilities, service provision techniques, resource development, current values and best practices in service delivery (especially in regards to residential resources), current regulator information.

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance, Vision plan, Retirement plan, Deferred compensation plans, Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Paid Time Off, Holidays.

Pay

Regular Salary: $30.08 - $42.50 per hour. Starting salary is typically between the $30.08 and $33.20 of the range, depending on internal equity and experience.

Schedule

Hybrid – Remote option available.