Vendor Coordinator - Bilingual (SP) - Job #925

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency 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.

About the role

Receives general supervision from the Community Services Director and/or Consumer Services Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining Agency vendor and contract records. Receives and screens vendorization inquiries, provides information in accordance with law and Agency policy. Receives and reviews completed applications, checks and routes. Verifies vendor licenses and credentials, maintains tickler systems for periodic review, as appropriate. Notifies vendors, concerned staff and DDS of approved vendorizations, rate actions and other changes. Assigns vendor numbers, establishes and maintains paper files and computer databases on all vendors. Provides analysis of vendor applications to ensure compliance with applicable statute, regulations, and Agency policy. Receives, tracks and monitors for completion, vendor contracts. Prepares memos, reports and correspondence as related to the contract and vendorization functions. Performs general clerical work, as assigned. Maintains and updates SANDIS, UFS, contract database and the rate table as needed. Creates, maintains and updates a report of all contracts and vendorization requests and projects.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A high school education and three years of related experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
• Organization and detail-oriented
• Documentation/tracking and follow-through
• Computer database management
• General computer skills
• Communication of complex information
• Accurate and rapid typing
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Basic skills and experience in Accounting
• Computer software: MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

Benefits

• Variety of health and dental plans:
  • Health Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. Generous contribution to additional plans for employee only or employee and dependents.
  • Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. Also offers a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution.
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan – CalPERS defined benefit plan providing a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• Two deferred compensation plans – 457 and 403(b)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Hybrid – remote work options for most positions

Note: Benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development

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.

Pay

Regular Salary: $21.27 - $30.06 per hour, plus $69.24 per bi-weekly pay period for bilingual services. Starting salary is typically between $21.27 and $23.48 of the range, depending on internal equity and experience.

The actual amount offered within the posted salary/pay rate range will depend on a variety of factors, including degree obtained/education, experience, skills and abilities, and other relevant job-related factors. The lower end of salary range applies to candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have limited years of relevant experience; the higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of direct relevant experience.