San Andreas Regional Center
Case Manager, Early Intervention
San Andreas Regional Center, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Job Summary
The Early Start Service Coordinator at San Andreas Regional Center coordinates and facilitates services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. The coordinator works closely with families, service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure children receive the necessary early intervention services and support to reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
Collaborate in psychosocial and developmental screening assessments in the home environment.
Travel extensively within assigned catchment areas covering the San Andreas Regional Center region.
Conduct home visits in diverse settings with a focus on the child and family's natural environment.
Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in collaboration with families and other professionals.
Facilitate communication and coordination among service providers, therapists, and specialists.
Coordinate services for infants and their families; determine ongoing eligibility of clients at age 3.
Complete all required forms, documentation, and reports according to regulations and SARC policies and procedures.
Promote advocacy by parents and help parents become their children's teachers in everyday life skills.
Schedule and facilitate annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning conferences, clinical consultations, and ID/IFSP Team meetings as required.
Maintain accurate records of assessments, IFSPs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Support the child's transition from Early Start to educational services available after age 3.
Provide advocacy, education, crisis intervention, and other support for families, individuals, and care homes.
Transfer, synthesize, and report individual statistical data as requested, including state surveys, internal surveys, and community agency surveys.
Participate in internal and external committees to improve agency functions and promote communication with external agencies.
Participate in in-service and out-service training to increase knowledge and skills in the field of developmental services.
Stay up-to-date with current early intervention practices and regulations through continuous professional development and training.
Serve as Officer of the Day (OD) as assigned.
Gather data and produce initial and/or ongoing assessments.
Facilitate the planning process and develop the IFSP for assigned individuals and oversee the implementation of the IFSP.
Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
Initiate and follow up on referrals to existing community resources.
Identify areas of unmet needs.
Perform tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications 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 relevant experience, is required. The specific field of study may be waived by the Executive Director to meet a special need of the agency.
Special Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of social work; ability to relate in a constructive manner to a wide variety of individuals and organizations; maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate and timely manner.
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.
Salary:
$6,101.00 – $7,422.00
Benefits
Free medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
CalPERS pension plan and 403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year.
Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
Life insurance with options for additional coverage.
Employee discounts portal and flexible work schedules.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate in psychosocial and developmental screening assessments in the home environment.
Travel extensively within assigned catchment areas covering the San Andreas Regional Center region.
Conduct home visits in diverse settings with a focus on the child and family's natural environment.
Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in collaboration with families and other professionals.
Facilitate communication and coordination among service providers, therapists, and specialists.
Coordinate services for infants and their families; determine ongoing eligibility of clients at age 3.
Complete all required forms, documentation, and reports according to regulations and SARC policies and procedures.
Promote advocacy by parents and help parents become their children's teachers in everyday life skills.
Schedule and facilitate annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning conferences, clinical consultations, and ID/IFSP Team meetings as required.
Maintain accurate records of assessments, IFSPs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Support the child's transition from Early Start to educational services available after age 3.
Provide advocacy, education, crisis intervention, and other support for families, individuals, and care homes.
Transfer, synthesize, and report individual statistical data as requested, including state surveys, internal surveys, and community agency surveys.
Participate in internal and external committees to improve agency functions and promote communication with external agencies.
Participate in in-service and out-service training to increase knowledge and skills in the field of developmental services.
Stay up-to-date with current early intervention practices and regulations through continuous professional development and training.
Serve as Officer of the Day (OD) as assigned.
Gather data and produce initial and/or ongoing assessments.
Facilitate the planning process and develop the IFSP for assigned individuals and oversee the implementation of the IFSP.
Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
Initiate and follow up on referrals to existing community resources.
Identify areas of unmet needs.
Perform tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications 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 relevant experience, is required. The specific field of study may be waived by the Executive Director to meet a special need of the agency.
Special Skills and Knowledge:
Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of social work; ability to relate in a constructive manner to a wide variety of individuals and organizations; maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate and timely manner.
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.
Salary:
$6,101.00 – $7,422.00
Benefits
Free medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
CalPERS pension plan and 403(b) retirement plan.
Flexible spending accounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year.
Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
Life insurance with options for additional coverage.
Employee discounts portal and flexible work schedules.
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