Case Manager role at San Andreas Regional Center
POSITION TITLE: SERVICE COORDINATOR
SALARY RANGE: $5,924.00 - $7,206.00 per month in Five Annual Steps. Non-Exempt salary (37.5 hours per week)
Location: San Jose, Salinas, or Watsonville
Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing and coordinating services to consumers in accordance with the provisions of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and policies established by the San Andreas Regional Center Board of Directors.
Essential Job Functions Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments
Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination
Coordinates the Person Centered Planning process with consumers and their families
Develops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start.
Counsels consumers concerning identification and achievement of personal goals
Advocates with consumers/families to assure provision of needed services
Initiates and follows up on referrals to existing community resources
Identifies areas of unmet needs
Performs tasks which relate to fiscal and accountability requirements
Provides assistance to existing and in the development of new community services
Develops and facilitates support groups for consumers and/or their families
Completes all required caseload documentation
Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
Assures that all consumers and families are informed verbally and in writing of their right to appeal every time a decision is made to change, alter, or deny a service
Knows Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements
Knows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districts
Intervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually effect stability
Monitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations
Performs annual and quarterly visits as required.
Monitors day programs to assure quality programming
Evaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties.
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: General supervision and direction by the designated Manager.
Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or a related field from an accredited college or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work plus four years of experience.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of social work; individual and group behavior, human growth, development of family relationships; medical-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; techniques of intervention, referral and follow-up to community resources and facilities and various community organizations, and how to intervene constructively on the client's behalf.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.
MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!