Community Connector (Bilingual required)
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 25 - 35
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Dates: 9/12/25 - 9/26/25 or until filled.
Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private non-profit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Kern Regional Center services over 10000 individuals in Kern Inyo and Mono Counties. Our counties cover approximately 22000 square miles with a population of over 945000 people.
This position supports Kern Regional Centers efforts to reduce disparities in services expand community resource access and implement a DDS-funded grant project. The Community Connector will identify barriers develop strategies and facilitate connections to both Regional Center services and generic community resources (such as food insecurity housing support SSI and rental assistance). As part of the grant the Specialist will assist in purchasing distributing and training clients and families on the use of Chromebooks and other digital tools. Responsibilities include developing and facilitating trainings designing pre- and post-surveys and supporting data reporting requirements.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelors degree in social work political science psychology sociology business administration public administration IT/communications or related human services field from an accredited school.
- Two (2) years of experience in community outreach training/facilitation report writing or working with community-based organizations.
- Any equivalent combination of relevant work and educational experience may be considered.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required (fluent in speaking reading and writing).
Duration: This is a temporary grant-funded assignment scheduled to end on or before June 30 2026 contingent upon continued funding from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The position may be considered for transition into a full-time permanent role based on organizational needs and funding availability.
As part of the Kern Regional Center team you will be able to enjoy:
- Generous health dental and vision plan for employee and their dependents
- Generous paid time off
- Life AD&D Long Term Disability Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans
Hourly pay range: $25.37 - $35.70
Starting hourly range: $25.37 - $27.97
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Kern Regional Center is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race color ethnicity religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team.
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
