Resource Development Specialist - SPP

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 SummaryLocates, develops, monitors, and evaluates services in conjunction with the Agency Resource Development Plan.Field phone inquiries from individuals/agencies seeking to be vendored. Generates, coordinates and screens, Request for Proposals for targeted Resource Development. Works with vendors on creating the development of resources that meets the needs of our consumers.   Consults with Consumer Services staff, assists in resolution of complex service planning issues and resource identification for consumers.Investigates, documents, reviews, analyzes and tracks vendor applications and ensures compliance with vendorization requirements and timelines as outlined in Title 17.  Receive and screen written requests, licenses, and certifications; verify qualifications of vendor applicants.  Meet with prospective vendor applicants to discuss their qualifications and proposed program.  Provide technical assistance regarding steps toward program development and vendorization. Make visits to review prospective facility sites in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley areas, and provide feedback to vendor applicants (re: suitability of facility/site for proposed programs). Receive and review program designs.  Request revisions if necessary and work with vendor to create a final program design which meets Title 17 requirements.  Recommend approval or denial of vendor application and program design.Review and organize vendor file documents to ensure completeness.  Enter new vendor information into electronic database systems. Write new program resource announcements and distribute to NLACRC staff. Write letters to vendors regarding vendor status and service delivery issues.Provide quality assurance support to service providers in this program, including program monitoring, problem identification and exploration, complaint investigation, and group and individual training.  Conducts and provides technical assistance to providers for program issues and reviews program policy and procedures for risk mitigation.  Assists QA staff and case management in performing investigations.   Write detailed reports of evaluation findings, advises service providers on implementing corrective actions, follow-up on implementation.Conducts rate review and analysis on vendor cost statements.  Assist team in review of audit materials. Provide input regarding new program development and new program costs, rate    changes for the Sufficiency of Allocation Report (SOAR).Provide input and recommendations to service development agreements and other contracts as needed.  Facilitate approval processes between all parties for service development agreements.Attend interagency meetings and represent NLACRC.   Facilitate trainings, workshops, and fairs in partnership with outside agencies, school districts, and vendors. Coordinate, conduct and/or participate in in-service trainings and/or orientation trainings for internal and external customers (staff and vendors).  Maintain knowledge of current regulations affecting vendorization requirements, rate setting practices (Title 17, Title 22, Lanterman Act).  Investigate and cite statute and regulation as needed.Completes all other assigned duties as needed.CompensationThis position is non-exempt. Regular salary $25.14 - $27.75 per hour.Education and/or Experience 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 makingCollaborative problem resolutionComprehending and communicating complex informationProfessional written and verbal communicationsAbility to work effectively with people from a variety of culturesBasic skills and experience in Word processingDrafting professional correspondenceAccountingReview and analysis of written documents  Ability to facilitate trainings and conduct professional presentationsProficiency in numerous standard MS Office Suite software programsAbility 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 regard to residential resources), current regulator information.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 PackageMost positions are offered a hybrid – remote optionFlex-schedule, including every other Friday offRobust Medical, Dental & Vision offeringsNo cost for employee only plansVarious Insurance and Retirement plansEligibility for:Service Loan Forgiveness programTuition Reimbursement ProgramPTO – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical timeHolidays – NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the yearProfessional Development Opportunities & GrowthNLACRC values the professional development of staff! Many Consumer Services Coordinators gain experience and enter into Supervisor, Manager or Director positions.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 OrganizationNorth 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.