Developmental Disabilities Coordinator

PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application is required in order to be considered for ALL County recruitments.Alameda County Public Health Department, Councils and Commissions team is recruiting for a temporary DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATOR$46.97-$56.96 HourlyAlameda County Human Resource ServicesTEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT POOL Temporary employees are not entitled to full County benefits.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 USAlameda 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 POSITIONUnder 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 FEATURESThe 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 DUTIESNOTEThe 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.Provides staff support to the DD Council and its subcommittees. Manage a database of membership of the DD Council and its mailing lists. Informs the Board, committees, and DD Council members of current issues, trends, legislation, and problems in the field of developmental disabilities, including newsletter publications. Develops effective working relationships with the service delivery community for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Serves as a catalyst for development and coordination of services in Alameda County. Serves as an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities and their families and for the provider community who serves them. Provides consultation and technical assistance to service providers and the public in general to assure quality of care and access to services. Serves as a resource and clearing-house for information and referral on services. Participates in relevant committees, collaborations, and workgroups, e.g., Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB), State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Children's Hospital Oakland, Transition Planning Team, Department of Rehabilitation, etc. Assures advocacy of the developmental disability community, acts as the Division representative for the Public Health Legislative Council, assuming all duties therein. Facilitates and participates in the annual DD Council planning effort. Performs other duties as assigned.DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATORabove for comprehensive job description and additional qualifications.)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducationPossession 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.ANDExperience: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 IIExperience: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 aboveLicense: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 DisabilitiesUnderstanding of key trends and issues for individuals with IDD including but not limited to education, employment, healthcare, transportation, housing and emergency preparedness.HOW TO APPLYAn Alameda County application is required to be considered for this recruitment.Please email the Job Application and a cover letter to:Tyler Clark, (HCSAJOBAPPS@)Alameda County's job application template is available online on Alameda County's Online Employment Center atUSERS 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.

Created: 2025-03-03