Intake Specialist

Description THE ORGANIZATION Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 900+ persons working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California. COMPENSATION The below is dependent upon experience and education. Intake Specialist IIIB: $29.10 - $33.68/hr. (Must possess a bachelor's degree) Intake Specialist IIIA: $32.13 - $37.18/hr. (Must possess a master's degree) Note: Master’s degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Sociology or closely related field. The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY ACRC is seeking an Intake Specialist currently assigned to the Sacramento office. The purpose of the position is to assess applicants for eligibility for ACRC services in alignment with ACRC-defined ethical, clinical, practical, and professional standards. This position guides applicants and their families through the Intake process within particular timelines: makes determination about the applicant undergoing the assessment process, completes Social Assessment, makes recommendation to the Eligibility Review Team, maintains all relevant records, communicates decision to applicant/their family, and transitions applicant to resources in the community and/or to a Client Services Unit. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Mental aptitude to accurately process information and details; Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to correspond in a variety of mediums; Extensive sitting at workstation, in meetings, and in vehicle (50%+ of time); Frequent standing and walking; Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, keyboard, mouse, copier, scanner, telephone, etc.; Hearing and vision corrected to normal range for operation of standard office equipment, transcription of documents and administration of electronic records; Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stretching; Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. while moving paperwork, supplies, and other office materials; Ability to independently visit off site locations (occasional); Occasional travel outside of catchment area of distances of 100+ miles SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include: 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage flexible benefits pre-tax spending program CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: 17-22 annual vacation days 12 annual sick days 15 paid holidays Longevity leave Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only. Requirements Applicants must possess: a bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely-related field; one year of human services work experience; ability to work collaboratively as part of the Clinical interdisciplinary team, ability to apply interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, requirements, and policy standards; good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; good time management and organization skills; valid Driver License; and automobile liability insurance. Other requirements and qualifications may apply. (Spanish Speakers Preferred) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER