Workforce and Employment Specialist - Bilingual English/Spanish

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 Summary

• The Workforce & Employment Specialist will do active outreach and establish relationships with existing businesses in underserved communities within our catchment area to help promote job opportunities.
• Implement specific strategies for small business owners in underserved communities and promote employment incentive programs and advocate on the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
• Creates and assists in the implementation of processes that provides oversight of internships and employment and the achievement of employment outcomes over time.
• Represents the Center by providing community trainings to consumers and families, service providers, and community partners.
• Manage the Workforce and Employment Hotline for the Center and respond to questions, resources, and for consumers who express interest in employment.
• Performs all other assigned duties as needed.CompensationThis position is non-exempt. Regular salary $28.91 - $31.91 per hour.Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work or a closely related field; three years of experience working in programs providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities and two years of experience in employment recruitment or job development.Skills and Abilities
• Specialized working knowledge of developmental disabilities; prior Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, or related agency experience preferred
• Experience with employment recruitment or job development
• Has experience with fostering and developing relationships within communities
• Ability to perform accurately and timely in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to analyze complex material and provide clear oral and / or written communication to staff and senior management
• Ability to develop and foster teamwork
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups
• Experience in training and public speaking
• Experience in developing policies and procedures
• Experience using and applying statutes, regulations, policies, and proceduresEssential Requirements
• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Bilingual English / Spanish required dependent upon position.NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package
• Most positions are offered a hybrid remote option
• Flex-schedule, including every other Friday off
• Robust Medical, Dental & Vision offerings
• No cost for employee only plans
• Various Insurance and Retirement plans
• Eligibility for :
• Service Loan Forgiveness program
• PTO Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the yearProfessional Development Opportunities & GrowthNLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt 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, NLACRC 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.