What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Services Associate Coordinator (RN) position at San Andreas Regional Center?
Description
Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.
Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.
Job Summary: This position will report to the Health Services Coordinator and assist in representing the health care interests of Individuals receiving services by San Andreas Regional Center. It will act as a coordinator of Health-Services and will assist the HS Coordinator in supporting the providers, Service Coordinators and District Managers. Must be able to analyze data, create reports and spreadsheets to capture department activity. Must be knowledgeable of conditions relating to developmental disabilities, Medi-Cal and Medicare, The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) ,The Department of Social Services ( CDSS) and Regional Center operations, as well as a confident public speaker. This position will interface with DDS, Community Care Licensing (CCL/CDSS), Public Health, all Managed Health Plans, all hospitals and skill nursing facilities for all 4 counties and others as needed. Will perform other duties as assigned. This position is 40 hours/week in office with occasional weekend and evening required participation for community activities supported by San Andreas Regional Center.
Essential Job Functions
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.
Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.
Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
You'll Also Enjoy
Education/Experience: Licensed RN with a bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred but not required, with minimum of 1 year a regional center or 2 years’ experience at a regional center and/or working with people with developmental disabilities center or similar experience recommended. Discharge planning and training/teaching experience required. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Must have knowledge of developmental disabilities. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health care systems. Excellent training and communication skills. Good computer skills and knowledge of google, excel, PowerPoint and virtual application like TEAMS and Zoom is essential.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.
Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.
San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives.
Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.
Job Summary: This position will report to the Health Services Coordinator and assist in representing the health care interests of Individuals receiving services by San Andreas Regional Center. It will act as a coordinator of Health-Services and will assist the HS Coordinator in supporting the providers, Service Coordinators and District Managers. Must be able to analyze data, create reports and spreadsheets to capture department activity. Must be knowledgeable of conditions relating to developmental disabilities, Medi-Cal and Medicare, The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) ,The Department of Social Services ( CDSS) and Regional Center operations, as well as a confident public speaker. This position will interface with DDS, Community Care Licensing (CCL/CDSS), Public Health, all Managed Health Plans, all hospitals and skill nursing facilities for all 4 counties and others as needed. Will perform other duties as assigned. This position is 40 hours/week in office with occasional weekend and evening required participation for community activities supported by San Andreas Regional Center.
Essential Job Functions
- Must be familiar with title 17 and 22 as well as Lanterman Act regulations.
- Must be a confident public speaker, able to clearly discuss opinion with multidisciplinary professionals, and able to advocate for the Individuals we serve.
- Must be willing to be an active liaison to all managed care plan for all 4 counties, local community medical providers, DSS, DDS and with the San Andreas Regional Center Quality Assurance Manager to improve quality of services offered to the individuals served by SARC;
- Assist in coordinating health services and discharge plan for individuals served based on the individualized health care plan and needs;
- Help identify all publicly-funded and community resources available or necessary primary and preventive care services as stated in the Lanterman Act;
- Assist in training/educating new SARC employees. Regional Center individuals and their family or support system, Care staff regarding regulations, protocol and policies in place internally and in the community;
- Shared responsibility with HSC and DM, to improve information and training to managed health plans, skill nursing or hospital staffs, and others regarding the Lanterman Act and the structure of the Regional Center;
- Serve as a resource for information requested by Individuals, parents, Regional Center Service Coordinators and service Work with residential service providers to assure systems are in place for providing current consumer-specific medical information to hospitals or other medical providers, especially when a consumer needs urgent or emergency care.
- Strengthening the training and knowledge of providers of care, by updating training with new regulation found on CDSS PIN, or new DDS requirement or new SARC policies and protocols.
- Participate in various committees internally or in the community to best serve our agency and population served.
- Assist in managing Health Care Services staff.
- Represent San Andreas regional Center in the community at different official functions.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.
Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.
Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
You'll Also Enjoy
- Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year
- Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays!
- Life insurance, with options for additional coverage
- Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
- We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience. And that’s just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (**Benefits apply to eligible employees.)
Education/Experience: Licensed RN with a bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred but not required, with minimum of 1 year a regional center or 2 years’ experience at a regional center and/or working with people with developmental disabilities center or similar experience recommended. Discharge planning and training/teaching experience required. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Must have knowledge of developmental disabilities. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple health care systems. Excellent training and communication skills. Good computer skills and knowledge of google, excel, PowerPoint and virtual application like TEAMS and Zoom is essential.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.