Working at Regional Center of Orange County is a wonderful opportunity to help improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in our community. RCOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Click on the positions listed below for job functions, qualifications, location, and salary. To apply, submit resume to:

Human Resources Department
Regional Center of Orange County
P.O. Box 22010
Santa Ana, CA 92702-2010

Or, you may email your resume to HR@nullRCOCDD.COM. No phone calls please.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE:   

PSYCHOLOGIST

Health Resources Group

 

DATE:         

August 29, 2024

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Serves as part of a multidisciplinary group to determine eligibility of applicants for regional center services. Represents and/or presents expert testimony for the regional center in administrative hearings related to eligibility as needed.  Supports service coordinators as they secure quality services for the individuals served by RCOC, particularly in the area of mental health and psychiatric needs. Provides psychological and behavior assessment and review of individuals with challenging needs.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Possess a doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited university, college, or professional school.
  2. Valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology required.
  3. Valid California driver’s license and insured vehicle, or other means of transportation that will permit incumbent to discharge job duties effectively and efficiently, required.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  1. Knowledge and experience in performing psychological testing, primarily cognitive, adaptive, and developmental assessment.
  2. Mental health and psychiatric experience required
  3. Early childhood experience preferred.
  4. Minimum of 3 years of experience in human services or educational settings with an emphasis on ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  5. Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  6. Experience in interagency collaboration.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with members of management, public groups, RCOC staff, persons served, and their families.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of evidenced-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disabilities
  3. Participate in community building activities, which lead to the development of collaborative efforts between RCOC and other services and supports for people with disabilities.
  4. Present information effectively in a variety of formats and mediums to RCOC staff, constituency groups, and the Board of Directors.
  5. Proficient in the use of a computer and independent production of all correspondence.
  6. Work effectively in fast-paced, accountable environments.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Extensive sitting at work station (80% + of time).
  2. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. moving files and/or charts.
  3. Frequent bending, stooping and stretching to access files, charts, binders, etc.
  4. Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate computer, copier, telephone, etc.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, assist in determining the eligibility for regional center status.
  2. Conduct developmental and behavioral level of care assessments for persons served within one’s scope of competence.
  3. Conduct assessment reviews for those individuals transitioning from state long term-care facility or county facilities.
  4. Participate in resource groups, resolution/review committees and community workgroups and task forces, as needed.
  5. Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Planning Team Meetings, as needed.
  6. Provide training to RCOC staff and service providers regarding psychiatric conditions and early childhood development.
  7. Provide technical assistance and training to RCOC staff, families, local clinicians and service providers regarding mental health resources.
  8. Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art information on evidence-based treatments and interventions for individuals with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities and ensure dissemination of this information to RCOC staff, local clinicians and service providers.
  9. Conduct records reviews and assessments to determine eligibility of applicants for regional center services.
  10. Partner with community agencies and help identify mental health and psychiatric resources in the community.
  11. Participate in the preparation and conduct of Fair Hearings, as needed.
  12. All above duties performed remotely, occasional in-person meetings at the regional center offices and/or community when necessary
  13. In accordance with RCOC policies, implement the highest standard of customer service in all activities.
  14. Act within the scope of authority in a manner consistent with agency guidelines, policies and practices.

 

LOCATION:                                 

Santa Ana/Cypress offices

 

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:    

$7,685 – $11,254

 

FILING DEADLINE:                     

UNTIL FILLED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE E-MAIL RESUME TO:

hr@nullrcocdd.com

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JOB TITLE: 

Service Coordinator

Cypress and Santa Ana offices

 

DATE:

August 29, 2024

 

JOB FUNCTIONS:   

 Develops, coordinates and facilitates activities that result in an increased awareness of the services available and rendered to people with developmental disabilities by performing various functions, such as case consultation, social assessments, resource development, treatment modalities, development of person-centered plans, individualized family service plans and coordinating family and persons served diagnosis and treatment techniques. Facilitates the education of persons served, families, and service providers regarding available services.

 

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

  1. EDUCATION

Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Human Services, Drug And Alcohol, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Human Behavioral Science, which would typically include degrees in:

  • Child Development
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology

The degree must be one of those listed above and must include a course of study of a combined total of 30 semesters, or 45 quarter hours, in the Development of Human Behavior, Child Development, Family Intervention Techniques, or Diagnostic Measures of Therapeutic Techniques all of which are typically required for degrees in Child Development, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.

 

  1. WORK EXPERIENCE:

-Minimum of one-year case management experience within a social services, health care/service or related environment required.

 

  1. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with families, vendors, and service communities.
  • Ability to effectively present information to RCOC resource groups.
  • Participates in internal agency activities, which lead to the development of collaborative efforts between RCOC and other services and supports for people with disabilities.
  • Ability to apply RCOC mission statement and guiding principles towards solving everyday issues.
  • Must be a self-starter who can work on complex problems, interacting with a wide variety of constituents with priorities.
  • Must exercise skill in creative problem solving with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Must be proficient in the use of a computer and independently produce all persons served related reports and correspondence.

 

  1. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

-Proof of valid California driver’s license and auto insurance.  Must have a means of transportation that will permit the incumbent to discharge job duties effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily with minimum supervision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Coordinates initial assessment and development of individualized family service plans, person-centered plans; coordinates ongoing revision of person-centered plans.
  2. Participates in various resource groups to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.
  3. Secures and uses appropriate information, including psychological, physical, and social factors contributing to the person served situation, in monitoring and revising the person-centered plan.
  4. In conjunction with the RCOC resource groups, designs intervention plans, identifies and secures resources to meet the objectives of the individual’s person-centered plan.
  5. Performs evaluation of services to ensure continuous monitoring for quality of purchased service(s).
  6. Provides opportunities to our persons served for education, support, and problem-solving in classroom, RCOC sanctioned workshops, as well as individual settings.
  7. Completes necessary documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as Agency policy and procedures.
  8. Complies with policies, procedures, and performance standards and initiatives.
  9. Plans and implements innovative initiatives that expand and clarify the options available to people with disabilities.
  10. Participates, at the discretion of the area manager, mentoring of team members.
  11. In accordance with RCOC policy, implements the highest standards of customer service in all activities.
  12. Acts within the scope of authority in a manner consistent with Agency guidelines, policies and practices.
  13. Works with other team members to coordinate activities necessary to assure effective team function.

 

LOCATION:                                      

Cypress and Santa Ana office

 

BILINGUAL:                                     

Vietnamese, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Cambodian, Tagalog preferred

 

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:         

$5,546 – $7,336

 

FILING DEADLINE:                          

UNTIL FILLED

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE E-MAIL RESUME TO:
hr@nullrcocdd.com
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JOB TITLE:
Accountant
Administrative Services – Accounting

DATE:
October 10, 2024

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Assists in all financial activities of the organization by performing the essential duties and responsibilities personally or through subordinates.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

  1. EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  1. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mid-management position supervising finance/accounting functions, ideally in a not-for-profit environment.

  1. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

Valid California driver’s license or other means of transportation that will permit incumbent to discharge job duties effectively and efficiently.

  1. GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with members of management, public groups, RCOC Board of Directors, RCOC staff, persons served and their families.
  2. Demonstrate leadership qualities and ability to define issues and make recommendations.
  3. Must exercise skill in creative problem solving with minimal supervision and direction.
  4. Must be proficient in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Office 2010 products: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and independently produce all correspondence, record keeping and related administrative documents.
  1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Extensive sitting at workstation (80% + of time).
  2. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. moving files and/or charts.
  3. Frequent bending, stooping and stretching to access files, charts, binders, etc.
  4. Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate computer, copier, telephone, etc.
  1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily with minimum supervision.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  1. Carries out established financial objectives and procedures for the company.
  2. Supervises payables staff.
  3. Supervises and coordinates activities of the Accounting team in calculating, posting, verifying and analyzing financial data for use in maintaining accounting statistical records.
  4. Participates in selecting, trainings, coaching, counseling and disciplining team employees. Maintains employee documentation.
  5. Performs evaluations and recommends salary increases as required.
  6. Provides interpretation, guidance, and assistance to RCOC staff regarding all aspects of vendor payments and accounting procedures.
  7. Assists in the preparation of reports which summarize and forecast activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
  8. Assists in the preparation of budgets.
  9. Maintains general ledgers.
  10. Process State claim receivables, payables, cash advances and offsets.
  11. Assist in processing payments.
  12. Reconcile bank accounts, troubleshoot and analyze discrepancies.
  13. Advises and assists the Chief Financial Officer about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
  14. Arranges and oversees audits of company’s contracts and accounts.
  15. Assists in establishing and modifying accounting control procedures.
  16. Assists in the preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
  17. Punctuality and consistent attendance a must.
  18. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

LOCATION:
Santa Ana

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$5,546 – $7,336

FILING DEADLINE:
Until filled

TO APPLY, PLEASE E-MAIL RESUME TO:

hr@nullrcocdd.com

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