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San Andreas Regional Center

Case Manager

San Andreas Regional Center, Salinas, California, United States, 93911

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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!

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