Intake Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 800+ persons working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California.

COMPENSATION

The below is dependent upon experience and education.

• Intake Specialist IIIB: $29.10 - $33.68/hr. (Must possess a bachelor's degree)
• Intake Specialist IIIA: $32.13 - $37.18/hr. (Must possess a master's degree)

Note: Master’s degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Sociology or closely related field.

The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY

ACRC is seeking an Intake Specialist currently assigned to the Sacramento office. The purpose of the position is to assess applicants for eligibility for ACRC services in alignment with ACRC-defined ethical, clinical, practical, and professional standards. This position guides applicants and their families through the Intake process within particular timelines: makes determination about the applicant undergoing the assessment process, completes Social Assessment, makes recommendation to the Eligibility Review Team, maintains all relevant records, communicates decision to applicant/their family, and transitions applicant to resources in the community and/or to a Client Services Unit.

SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include:

• 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
• 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
• 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
• flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
• CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 17-22 annual vacation days
• 12 annual sick days
• 15 paid holidays
• Longevity leave
• Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.

Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only. 

Applicants must possess: a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely-related field; one year of human services work experience; ability to work collaboratively as part of the Clinical interdisciplinary team, ability to apply interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, requirements, and policy standards; good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; good time management and organization skills; valid Driver License; and automobile liability insurance. Other requirements and qualifications may apply.

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