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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 TITLE:                         

Quality Assurance Coordinator – Residential Facilities

Legal/Risk Management                                                                                

DATE:                     

July 9, 2026

JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Coordinates and facilitates activities which result in the delivery of supports and services of the highest quality for people with developmental disabilities, their families, service providers and RCOC staff members by performing the listed duties personally and as a member of a team. Each Quality Assurance Coordinator will have the responsibilities of performing their duties in an assigned interest group – for this job licensed residential facilities. The residential facility Quality Assurance Coordinator will be assigned all special incident report investigation duties from their caseload of residential facilities along with being triaged special incident report investigation duties outside of their assigned caseload as appropriate.

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 semesters, 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 one year of experience as a Service Coordinator or in a quality management role in social services, health care, professional services 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, is required.

4. GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and communicate effectively verbally and in writing at the highest professional level with agency staff, consumers and their families, vendors, and members of the business and service communities.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure when dealing with sensitive, confidential matters required.
• Must be able to multi-task independently.
• Skilled at working independently with the ability to apply creative and innovative solutions to problems.
• Must be able to independently conduct investigations pertaining to allegations of neglect, abuse, violation of rights, etc.

5. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

6. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Plans and implements RCOC’s Outcomes and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Performs Vendor Liaison responsibilities for assigned service provider groups.
• Assists in monitoring service and support contracts between RCOC and service providers in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and other service standards.
• Documents all quality assurance activities in Virtual Chart.
• Organizes activities which involve consumers, families, service providers and interested others in the development and monitoring of services and supports for people with disabilities.
• Works collaboratively between RCOC and other specialized and generic organizations within the community.
• Plans and implements innovative initiatives that expand the service and support options available to people with disabilities.
• Advises management on service and support quality assurance projects and activities.
• Analyzes, interprets and provides technical assistance and expertise. Responds to requests for assistance from consumers, families, service providers and staff members regarding accessing information or support in obtaining services and/or supports for people with disabilities.
• Attend weekly assigned resource groups, as schedule allows.
• In accordance with RCOC policy, implements the highest standards of internal and external customer service in all activities.
• Acts within the scope of authority in a manner consistent with agency guidelines, policies and practices

LOCATION:                                    

Santa Ana

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:     

$5,858 – $7,749

FILING DEADLINE:                                   

July 17, 2026

TO APPLY, PLEASE E-MAIL RESUME AND PAF TO:

swong@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