Description
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 900+ individuals 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.
- SIR Assistant I: $21.97 - $24.21
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
Coordination of Special Incident Report (SIR) receipt from vendors and Service Coordinators, and transmission of SIR’s to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) within mandated timelines. Participates in the training of Community Services and Support staff, as well as Case Management Staff, in proper preparation and submission of SIR’s. Participation in the Risk Management Committee will involve coordination of meetings, taking of minutes and producing documented accounts of these proceedings. Provide support the Supervisor(s) of Community Services and Supports and the Community Services Specialists, as well as Case Management Supervisors and Staff, by performing a variety of skilled secretarial, scheduling, coordinating, and general office administrative and clerical tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Mental aptitude to accurately process information and details; Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to correspond in a variety of mediums; Extensive sitting at workstation, in meetings, and in vehicle (50%+ of time); Frequent standing and walking Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, keyboard, mouse, copier, scanner, telephone, etc.; Hearing and vision corrected to normal range for operation of standard office equipment, transcription of documents and administration of electronic records; Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stretching; Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. while moving paperwork, supplies, and other office materials; Ability to independently visit off site locations (occasional)
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.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures including transcription, business correspondence, and standard office equipment (including PC's). Ability to perform advanced clerical and administrative tasks using independent judgment, accuracy and speed. Must have excellent written communication skills. Ability to type accurately from straight copy at 55 words per minute; and prepare accurate final copies from text or a rough draft copy. Ability to compile statistical information and make numerical summary reports. Good interpersonal skills, public contact and telephone skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Four years of increasingly responsible office clerical experience. Experience with extensive public and telephone contacts is required. Regional Center experience is highly preferred. High School diploma or equivalent to include specific clerical and secretarial skills training. Other requirements and qualifications apply. See full job description for further information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Skills Required
- Four years of increasingly responsible office clerical experience
- Extensive public and telephone contact experience
- High school diploma or equivalent with clerical and secretarial skills training
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to type accurately at 55 words per minute
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to perform advanced clerical and administrative tasks independently with accuracy and speed
- Ability to prepare accurate final copies from text or rough drafts
- Ability to compile statistical information and prepare numerical summary reports
- Regional Center experience
What We Do
Alta California Regional Center is a private, non-profit corporation that provides services and support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.
