Volunteer: Board Member, Developmental Disabilities Services Expertise

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Company Description:

Las Trampas is a non-profit organization that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). For over 60 years, we have been a provider of choice delivering much needed services and programs to adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism, IDD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other similar conditions. Founded in 1958 as a non-profit residential school by parents, family, and community members, our philosophy has always been that persons with developmental disabilities are entitled to develop their optimum state of social, physical, and mental well-being, and share an integrated lifestyle similar to what non-disabled persons are fortunate to enjoy. Currently, Las Trampas provides day program educational and vocational services, residential services, supported and independent living services throughout Contra Costa County.

Our Mission:

Las Trampas empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and to lead full lives in their homes, at work, and in the community.

Role Description:

As a Board member w e are seeking a high-level professional currently or previously in the field of mental and physical disabilities . Ideally, someone who understands the California developmental disabilities service system including the Lanterman Act, Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities is critical. This includes:

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of Individualized Education Plans to ensure 100% compliance with IEP standards.
• Individuals who can take a leadership role to advocate for and identify fund supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Understanding of program models currently served by Las Trampas including:
  • Adult Development Programs
  • Adult Vocational Programs
  • Independent Living Services
  • Supported Living Services
  • Alternative/Adult Residential Model
• Understanding of the regulations for adult services including California Code of Regulations, Title 17
• Understanding of program licensing requirements for facility-based programs (day programs and adult residential) including California Code of Regulations, Title 22
• Understanding of the needs of individuals moderately to profoundly impacted by developmental disabilities includingintellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, seizure disorder, and other qualifying disabilities
• Understanding of programmatic features for adult services, particularly in the areas of evidence-based curriculums, teaching techniques and strategies, activities of daily living, speech and language pathology, assistive technology and alternative and augmentative communication, etc.
• Knowledge about key industry trends to keep our Board informed on progressive developmental disability researchers, and practitioners, and evidence-based practices both locally and nationally so that LTI will be on the cutting edge of forward-thinking program offerings.
• Experience in the development and operations of adult program services is preferred.
• Board members are expected to have financial acumen to read and understand Las Trampas’ financial statements and otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.