Developmental Disabilities Coordinator - Alameda County Health : Job Details

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Alameda County Public Health Department, Councils and Commissions team is recruiting for a temporary DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATOR

$46.97-$56.96 Hourly

Alameda County Human Resource Services

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT POOL

***Temporary employees are not entitled to full County benefits.

Temporary Assignments: Assignments vary in duration depending on the needs of the department. An assignment may end at any time. To obtain a regular position, the appointee will need to compete successfully in a County Exam when open.

*Assignments are expected to last approximately 12 months to 18 months depending on the need of the department.

ABOUT US

Alameda County Public Health Department has an array of programs and services designed to protect the health and safety of County residents. The backbone of Public Health includes assessments of the health status of residents, disease prevention and control, community mobilization and outreach, policy development, education, and assurance of access to quality medical and health care services. To be effective, we actively seek community involvement - partnerships with grass roots and corporate entities, with individuals and groups. In fact, partnering is a key component of our mission.

Alameda County Public Health Department covers:

13 cities: Albany, Emeryville, Alameda, Piedmont, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Newark, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, and unincorporated areas.

City of Berkeley has its own health department.

1.67 million residents.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Councils and Commissions Manager, the Developmental Disabilities Coordinator provides administrative assistance to the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council and to the broad-based membership in fulfilling obligations related to the planning, development, coordination, review, and evaluation of public and private services for and advocacy on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities; represents the interest of Alameda County on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities at public meetings and related gatherings at State and local levels; and performs related work as required. Serves as a designated liaison representing local and regional health improvement efforts, with emphasis on populations with access and functional needs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, a single-position class, provides professional staff support to the Board of Directors and the broad-based membership of the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council which is composed of consumers, parents, interested citizens, and professionals concerned with improved services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The Developmental Disabilities Coordinator is expected to attend evening and weekend meetings and events throughout Alameda County and other areas in the state. Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATOR

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, sociology, public health or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of four years full-time professional level experience in the direct delivery, or oversight of, services to individuals with developmental disabilities, at least one year of which was in program planning or an administrative capacity.

OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of eight years of full-time professional level experience in the direct delivery or oversight of, services to individuals with developmental disabilities, at least one year of which was in program planning and or an administrative capacity.

Substitution:

Possession of a master's degree form an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, social work, sociology, public health or a closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience in pattern I above

License:

Possession of a valid California Driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Service System, Regional Center Systems, State and Federal regulations relating to Developmental Disabilities

Understanding of key trends and issues for individuals with IDD including but not limited to education, employment, healthcare, transportation, housing and emergency preparedness.

HOW TO APPLY

An Alameda County application is required to be considered for this recruitment.

Please email the Job Application and a cover letter to:

Tyler Clark, ([email protected])

Alameda County's job application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center at

NEW USERS can click on “Fill out an application” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, please click on the “Review” tab to “Print/Save My Application”. A PDF version or digital scan of the application must be submitted to the email address above.

Alameda County Health Care Services Agency is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.