Professional Development Manager

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+ 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.

• $81,536.00 - $94,432.00 ($39.20 - $45.40 /hr.)

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.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

  The purpose of Alta California Regional Center’s (ACRC) Professional Development Manager position is to design, develop, and deliver internship programs for ACRC.  The Professional Development Manager will be responsible for: the initiation, development and maintenance of affiliation agreements with partnering universities; managing university MOU’s; representing ACRC at field fairs to recruit prospective interns, coordinating interviews of prospective interns, coordinating placement/assignment of accepted interns, completing onboarding for new interns, including any individual training needs. This role will also focus on developing intern learning agreements, conducting weekly 1-hour face to face 1:1 meetings with interns, liaising with Task Supervisors (CSMs) and other ACRC staff, completing all university required reporting including time logs, mid-term and final evaluations, supporting interns through demonstration, and training of all case management functions, supporting outreach events and other skill development activities, researching and implementing state directives and regulations, as well as, completing other special projects as assigned.

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; See additional details on the PSLF Program here. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work and have 2 years of post MSW experience. Strong working knowledge of standard office equipment and instruments (e.g. computer, scanner, fax machine, business communication systems). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong communications skills, demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others and maintain a positive, Client-oriented approach. Strong writing skills. Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing circumstances and needs. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands and tasks.

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