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Working at Regional Center of Orange County is a wonderful opportunity to help improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in our community. RCOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V. Click on the positions listed below for job functions, qualifications, location, and salary. To apply, submit resume to:

Human Resources Department
Regional Center of Orange County
P.O. Box 22010
Santa Ana, CA 92702-2010

Or, you may email your resume to HR@RCOCDD.COM. No phone calls please.

JOB TITLES:
Comfort Connection – Family Resource Center Service Coordinator
Comfort Connection – Family Resource Center                           

DATE:
January 14, 2026

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

CCFRC Service Coordinator is a full-time position, providing parent/individual support for families and adults receiving Early Start and Lanterman services at RCOC. The CCFRC Service Coordinator will assist the supervisor with data collections for grant projects as well as provide supervision and guidance to the Navigator staff. Additionally, this position will facilitate the education of families regarding available services and related topics. The CCFRC Service Coordinator will be able to translate written informational and presentation materials into their language of proficiency.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION:

Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Human Behavioral Science, which would typically include degrees in:

• Child Development
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

The degree must be one of those listed above and must include a course of study of a combined total of 30 semester, or 45 quarter hours, in the Development of Human Behavior, Child Development, Family Intervention Techniques, or Diagnostic Measures of Therapeutic Techniques all of which are typically required for degrees in Child Development, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and Sociology.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two to three years case management experience within a social services, health care/service or related environment required.

3. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

Valid California driver’s license or other means of transportation that will permit incumbent to discharge job duties effectively and efficiently.

4. GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with members of the business and service communities. Bilingual skills in a language which represents an under-served population by RCOC is required.
2. Participates in community building activities, which lead to the development of collaborative efforts between RCOC and other services and supports for people with disabilities.
3. Knowledge of systems and services related to disabilities.
4. Must exercise skill in creative problem solving with minimal supervision and direction.
5. Possess the experience and inclination to work in a collaborative team environment, where ideas and opinions are highly valued.
6. Experiences in grant administration, data collection, parent-training workshops and conferences will be given preference.
7. Must be proficient in the use of a computer, including Microsoft Office 2010 products: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and independently produce all correspondence, record keeping and related administrative documents.
8. Family member of a child with special needs will be given preference.

5. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Extensive sitting at work station (80% + of time).
2. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. moving files and/or charts.
3. Frequent bending, stooping and stretching to access files, charts, binders, etc.
4. Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate computer, copier, telephone, etc.

6. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily with minimum supervision.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Provides appropriate resource and referral information to families.
2. Refers to community services and offer additional assistance, as needed.
3. Collects data and provide support to the Community Navigator Program as needed.
4. Participates in outreach activities as needed.
5. Develops marketing strategies to maximize RCOC access to all non-English speaking communities served.
6. Leads/manages development projects and directs others involved.
7. Collaborates with a variety of community agencies to provide current information about services and supports for families.
8. Acts within the scope of authority in a manner consistent with RCOC’s guidelines, policies and practices.
9. Works with other team members to coordinate activities necessary to assure effective teamwork.

LOCATION:
Santa Ana

BILINGUAL:
Korean, Cantonese or Farsi preferred

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$5,858 –  $7,749

FILING DEADLINE:
January 22, 2026

To apply, please email resume to:

hr@rcocdd.com

EOE m/f/d/v

JOB TITLE:
Psychologist
Health Resources Group

DATE:
June 11, 2026

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Serves as part of a multidisciplinary group to determine eligibility of applicants for regional center services. Represents and/or presents expert testimony for the regional center in administrative hearings related to eligibility and services as needed.  Supports service coordinators as they secure quality services for the individuals served by RCOC, particularly in the area of mental health and psychiatric needs. Provides psychological and behavior assessment and review of individuals with challenging needs.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION:

Possess a doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited university, college, or professional school.

2. CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

1. Valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology required.
2. Valid California driver’s license and insured vehicle, or other means of transportation that will permit incumbent to discharge job duties effectively and efficiently, required.

3. WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. Knowledge and experience in performing psychological testing, primarily cognitive, adaptive, and developmental assessment.
2. Mental health and psychiatric experience required.
3. Early childhood experience preferred.
4. Forensic experience preferred.
5. Minimum of 3 years of experience in human services or educational settings with an emphasis on ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities.
6. Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
7. Experience in interagency collaboration.

4. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with members of management, public groups, RCOC staff, persons served, and their families.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual disabilities.
3. Participate in community building activities, which lead to the development of collaborative efforts between RCOC and other services and supports for people with disabilities.
4. Present information effectively in a variety of formats and mediums to RCOC staff, constituency groups, and the Board of Directors.
5. Proficient in the use of a computer and independent production of all correspondence.
6. Work effectively in fast-paced, accountable environments.

5. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Extensive sitting at work station (80% + of time).
2. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. moving files and/or charts.
3. Frequent bending, stooping and stretching to access files, charts, binders, etc.
4. Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate computer, copier, telephone, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, reviews and conducts assessments in determining the eligibility for regional center status.
2. Conduct developmental and psychological level of care assessments for persons served within one’s scope of competence.
3. Conduct assessment reviews for those individuals transitioning from state long-term care facility or county facilities, such as state-operated forensic facilities.
4. Participate in resource groups, resolution/review committees and community workgroups and task forces, as needed.
5. Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Planning Team Meetings, as needed.
6. Provide training to RCOC staff and service providers regarding psychiatric conditions and early childhood development.
7. Provide training to RCOC staff, families, local clinicians and service providers regarding mental health resources.
8. Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art information on evidence-based treatments and interventions for individuals with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities and ensure dissemination of this information to RCOC staff, local clinicians and service providers.
9. Partner with community agencies and help identify mental health and psychiatric resources in the community.
10. Participate in the preparation and conduct of Fair Hearings, as needed.
11. In accordance with RCOC policies, implement the highest standard of customer service in all activities.
12. Act within the scope of authority in a manner consistent with agency guidelines, policies and practices.

LOCATION:
Santa Ana office

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:
$8,118 – $11,888

FILING DEADLINE:
Until filled

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO:

hr@rcocdd.com

EOE m/f/d/v