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.
THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY
For the Executive Director and Board of Trustees performs and provides support for all administrative functions.
- Responsible for maintaining the Executive Director’s calendar and schedules related appointments; coordinates activities of numerous departments ensuring functions that are scheduled do not conflict with existing events. Coordinates Executive Director’s travel and conference arrangements.
- Provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees, its committees, and support other such activities when requested. This function would require l weekly after-hours meetings and occasional overnight attendance.
- Acts as a liaison between the general public and the Executive Director by answering inquiries either orally or in writing on a variety of organizational activities; develops reports, graphs, databases; writes letters, memos, and e-mails as required. May perform confidential employee relation assignments.
- Manages department requests and matters; follows established rules and procedures in responding to requests and redirecting items to other staff members; designs, organizes and maintains the office recordkeeping system. Serves as a back-up to other Executive Administrative Assistants.
- Works independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring and ongoing projects. Act as a project manager for special projects, at the request of the Executive Director, which may include planning and coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and organizing company wide events.
- Provides reception duties, as needed.
Employment Standards
High school diploma; four or more years of experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of clerical and administrative office practices and procedures.
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Must have advance knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Bilingual Spanish may be required.
NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package:
We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.
- Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
- Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
- Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
- No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
- No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
- NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
- Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off – 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 13 paid holidays throughout the year
- Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option
Professional Development Opportunities & Growth
NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Many Consumer Services Supervisors gain experience and enter into Manger or Director positions.
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.
Covid-19 Job Requirements
Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A reasonable accommodation may be requested for an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
This position is non-exempt. Salary range - $21.8894 - $31.2314.
NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC 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.
