Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Supervisor

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Supervisor

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Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters. San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day.

If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact—SARC is the place for you.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Supervisor will coordinate deaf service resources, provide training and expertise to regional center staff, and coordinate with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) on statewide efforts. This position provides agency-wide support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and have developmental disabilities, identifying and developing resources to provide improved services and supports.

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Supervisor reports to the Federal Program and Special Projects Manager. This position will serve as the Regional Center’s point-person and subject matter expert on the provision of services to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Supervisor will engage in resource development for SARC’s catchment area (Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito counties) which includes participating in the Request for Interest (RFI) process.

This position may support resource development in the area of deaf and hard of hearing services as well as support the needs of our current individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing process as outlined in California Code of Regulations Title XVII. The position will provide program evaluation, and technical assistance to staff, vendors, individuals, and the community on resources, regulations, unmet needs and quality assurance for services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals with developmental disabilities.

This position will ensure services provided are in compliance with Title XVII, California Code of Regulations, the Lanterman Act, Agency standards and best practices for community programs for people with developmental disabilities.

This position will support the community services department in identifying resources and support case management by evaluating supports for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The incumbent will work daily, supporting catchment areas and offices to identify and partner with new vendors which provide deaf and hard of hearing services connect with related community agencies and assess unmet needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community are served by.

This position will regularly collaborate with the Deaf Access Specialist at the Department of Developmental Services, as well as other Regional Centers’ Deaf Access Specialists (or similar positions).

• Provides consultation, guidance and support for Service Coordinators with identified DHOH individuals on their caseload.
• Provides consultation for service needs on DHOH cases, including supporting the Service Coordinator in IPP meetings, finding community supports/services, assessments, communication devices and technology needs.
• Provides community outreach and education, including creating conferences and seminars.
• Participates in DHOH work groups and similar statewide DHOH committees.
• Identify and partner with generic agencies which provide services for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, advocating for these services to be available to, and/or adapted for, regional center individuals.
• Collaborate with vendors and other entities which specialize in needed services to expand the pool of available resources.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Support the community services department to collaborate on potential new programs for…