Director, Regional Center Services

Director – Regional Center Services

Base pay range: $128,167 – $153,800 per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Social Work activities including Lanterman Services and the Self-Determination Program.
• Serve on the Management Advisory Committee, contributing to agency-wide strategy and operations.
• Coordinate with Executive Director, Department Directors, and key staff on case management for individuals served by the regional center who are 3 years old and older.
• Inform organizational restructuring decisions based on growth and evolving needs.
• Assess, review, and approve funding requests, ensuring alignment with GGRC policies and Purchase of Service Guidelines.
• Model and teach Person Centered Thinking, Planning, and Action.
• Lead efforts to implement and streamline responses to changes in statutes, regulations, and best practices.
• Oversee on‑call coverage for the Regional Center Services.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise staff and provide performance feedback.
• Manage workflow and ensure individual and departmental goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Represent the agency in community committees, facilitate trainings, and attend GGRC public meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and the California Lanterman Act.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related human services field.
• 10+ years post‑graduate work with the developmentally disabled.
• 5+ years in supervision at a social service agency providing case management services.
• 3+ years’ experience working in a Regional Center.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Proficient with office technology and data systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex organizational change.
• Knowledge of budgeting, statutes, regulations, and DDS directives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and systems‑thinking skills.
• Experience preparing statistical and narrative reports.

Competency Traits

• Drive agency mission and establish quality service standards.
• Conduct needs assessment and problem analysis.
• Think critically and explore options for organizational impact.
• Initiate improvements and build partnerships.
• Provide staff direction and support, holding accountability.
• Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in multi‑cultural settings and/or multi‑lingual capacity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, disability, and vision coverage.
• 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account.
• 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.