Job Description

Company Overview:

At North Bay Regional Center we believe that all people with developmental disabilities should have the same opportunities as are available to all other citizens. As one of the 21 nonprofit Regional Centers throughout California, we offer a comprehensive program supporting the needs of our communities, provided by driven and passionate employees who ensure that we achieve our goals daily.

Who We Serve:
North Bay Regional Center provides advocacy, social services, support, and care coordination to children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
We partner with community-based organizations and agencies to empower our clients to thrive and live as independently as possible within the geographically, culturally, and ethnically diverse communities we serve.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) staff, vendors, the Board of Directors, and the community have been working diligently to understand and reduce service disparities that affect the day-to-day lives of our consumers and their families, with a goal of evolving into a more culturally competent local service system that effectively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe it is critical to our success as an agency to learn from each other and grow together.

Are you passionate about providing support and caring for individuals with developmental disabilities? Are you looking for an organization where we help our clients achieve their goals and dreams? North Bay Regional Center is a nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. At North Bay, we’re promoting opportunities by supporting choices for people with developmental disabilities.

North Bay Regional Center serves over 10,000 people living within the geographic boundaries of Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties. Guided by our NBRC Mission and Values to assist people with developmental disabilities to obtain the services and supports needed to live as others do in the community, NBRC has established Strategic Goals to guide our efforts in focused areas: employment, independence, community access, and family support.
NBRC is committed to being a culturally and linguistically competent agency, striving to provide the services that our diverse clients and families need in their unique circumstances. We also value the contributions that our diverse staff bring to the agency.

Note: Bilingual Spanish/English skills are strongly preferred.

NATURE OF WORK:

• The case Manager provides intake and ongoing assessments of infants and toddlers eligible for Early Intervention Services under California Early Start program mandates. 
• Assists eligible children and their families with the coordination of other resources, in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan participates in periodic reviews of the IFSP every six months or more frequently if conditions warrant, and takes an active role in transition social services for toddlers. 
• The Early Intervention Service Coordinator provides social service coordination to assist families in accessing services necessary to enhance the development of the child and the capacity of the family to meet the needs of the child. 
• May participate in educational and prevention outreach activities and serve as liaison to other community organizations that work with populations at high risk for having a developmental disability.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The Early Intervention Case Manager must have a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited university, be a credentialed Speech Pathologist or Nurse with a PHN or PNP certification, and have three years of experience in working with children in early intervention agencies and resources.
• A Bachelor's Degree and three years experience in a professional position at NBRC or another California Regional Center with a child case carrying responsibility can be substituted for the above.
• Knowledge of the Spanish Language is desirable. Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency’s need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license, and minimum legal automobile liability insurance required; 
• The ability to provide personal automobile transportation during working hours and after-hours emergencies or access to another form of reliable transportation that meets these minimum legal requirements.

A note regarding NBRC’s expectations regarding remote, hybrid, and home-based work… 

All employment at NBRC requires face-to-face, in-person interactions with NBRC clients, family members, community, and co-workers. Candidates for employment must live within commute distance to their preferred NBRC office, as well as the geographical location of their assigned clients. While 100% remote work is not available to NBRC employees, a hybrid work arrangement with a blend of in-office and home-based work may be available for new employees after successfully demonstrating achievement of performance expectations following at least 3 months of in-office work.

Benefits: 

At NBRC, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, with generous employer contributions
• Dental Insurance, with zero cost for employee-only coverage
• Vision Insurance, with a $5/month employee cost share for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Generous vacation and sick accrual policies
• Employee Referral Reward Program
• 15 Paid Agency Holidays/year
• CalPERS 457 Supplemental Retirement Plan

Bi-lingual language differential:

• For those speaking, reading, and writing other than English - $200 per month
• For those speaking a language other than English - $150 per month
• For those using American Sign Language - $200 per month

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Please visit our website, to learn more about North Bay Regional Center!

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