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 supports 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.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Evaluator works as part of the Quality Assurance Team and is responsible for assessing, supporting, and evaluating the regional center’s vendor service providers to ensure compliance with Home and Community Based Services Final Rule. The HCBS Evaluator may investigate and if necessary follow up; on the development of corrective action plans, technical assistance plans, vendor and staff training, analysis of special incident reports, and implementation of NBRC’s Quality Assurance Plan.
NATURE OF WORK:
The majority of duties are performed in the office and out in the community. The HCBS Evaluator must have reliable transportation and be able to independently and regularly travel locally and out of town. This position requires travel throughout NBRC’s 3-county service area. The ability to read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail is required on a daily basis. Excellent oral and written skills are essential, including the ability to clearly and firmly convey agency standards and policies; good teaching/training skills; the ability to relate with persons of varying socioeconomic and educational levels; good problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm in situations of conflict.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
The HCBS Evaluator is responsible for consultation, evaluation, and monitoring of support services which includes all services that must come into compliance with the HCBS Final Rule by March of 2023. Responsibilities include provider training, review of program designs, facility and program reviews, and follow-up on investigations of alleged program problems.
Job Requirements
- Completion of a Master's Degree in education, public administration, social work or a related field. Two years’ experience after graduation in the field of developmental disabilities including some experience in the area of program evaluation and monitoring.
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- Two years experience in a position at a Regional Center involved with program evaluation and monitoring.
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- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of experience in the above areas may substitute for a Master's Degree.
Minimum qualifications may be waived depending on the agency's need for specialized skills (such as language abilities).
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 - $175 per month
- For those speaking a language other than English - $125 per month
- For those using American Sign Language - $175 per month
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
Work Location: In person
Please visit our website, www.nbrc.net to learn more about North Bay Regional Center!