Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Supervisor

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

• Provides support for the implementation of the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusive initiatives to help ensure that the delivery of services and support is culturally inclusive andfor all consumers. It includes the following. Assigned duties may vary and other duties maybe assigned.

• Provides feedback and recommendations that ensure access to service delivery, public information, training materials, policies and procedures are culturally inclusive

• Promotes cross-cultural training and communications support

• Coordinate, enhance and participate in support groups to help families understand services provided by the regional center, generic services and othercommunity agencies

• Implement internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community on the Center's diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Identify, build and sustain strategic partnerships with local community agencies and various stakeholders to assist in outreach efforts designed to identify, educate and inform consumers and families.

• Participates in the review and provides feedback regarding Purchase of Service (POS) expenditures and attends and supports the planning of POS Expenditure Meetings

• Provide consultation and recommendations to case management staff on increasing access to regional center services.

• Collaborate on disparity-related efforts, projects, and related committees.

• Other duties as assigned 

Compensation

This position is exempt. Annual Salary $78,434.00 - $105,885.90

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a human services field such as social work, sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology ornursing and 2 years related experience.

• Three (3) years professional experience providing social services, counseling or related experience. Regional Center experience preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Expertise in multicultural competence in social service settings.

• Knowledge of community resources.

• Sound understanding of Regional Center service standards and applicable laws and regulations.

• Microsoft Office and related applications, inclusive of surveys.

• Comfort with public speaking and meeting with the public.      

Essential Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation, or acceptable substitute, required. Requires reliable and timely transportation to perform regular job duties on a routine basis out of the office.

• Bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are required. 

• Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

• Accommodations may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

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

• Tuition Reimbursement 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 year.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC 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 Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

The Organization

North 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, NLARC 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.

PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.