Tri-Counties Regional Center
Social Worker/Service Coordinator II Childrens #2118
Tri-Counties Regional Center, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454
Social Worker/Service Coordinator II Children #2118 – Tri‑Counties Regional Center
Within a team environment, provides person‑centered consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination for people with developmental disabilities who require more involved and specialized assistance.
Specific Job Duties
Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and conducting Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings as needed, including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.
Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including schools, recreational options and local support groups, supportive employment/ habilitation funded day programs, local agencies (C.C.S., Department of Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi‑Cal, IHSS), and specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist).
Coordinate and secure Tri‑Counties Regional Center funded services, including behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living; out‑of‑home placement, in‑home and out‑of‑home respite; infant and adult day programs; durable medical equipment and specialized services, non‑Medi‑Cal funded services.
Primary Job Functions
Conduct strength‑based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person‑centered planning and support activities.
Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Demonstrate operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community‑based outcomes.
Demonstrate understanding of developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
Demonstrate knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Tri‑Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in‑service training activities, conferences and other job‑related agency approved events.
Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and public benefit programs.
Problem‑solving ability.
Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Responsive to supervision.
Able to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social work.
2 years experience in case management within a related field.
1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
Able to travel to any location at any time.
Physical Requirements Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment; ability to sit at a workstation for long periods; ability to read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material; use telephone and communicate via electronic mail; travel to another work‑site location daily; ability to stand, sit or walk for moderate distances on uneven terrain; frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel and operate objects; frequent standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, bending, squatting; frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs and infrequently up to 20 lbs; vision tasks including close, distance, color, depth perception and focus adjustment.
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Referral program
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
LCSW Supervision hours program
Classification Full‑time, Bargaining, Non‑Exempt
Salary Master’s degree: Starting salary $30.07 – $33.14 per year; full salary range $30.07 – $37.60. Bachelor’s degree: Starting salary $25.97 – $28.62 per year; full salary range $25.97 – $31.60.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Individual and Family Services
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Specific Job Duties
Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and conducting Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings as needed, including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.
Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including schools, recreational options and local support groups, supportive employment/ habilitation funded day programs, local agencies (C.C.S., Department of Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi‑Cal, IHSS), and specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist).
Coordinate and secure Tri‑Counties Regional Center funded services, including behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living; out‑of‑home placement, in‑home and out‑of‑home respite; infant and adult day programs; durable medical equipment and specialized services, non‑Medi‑Cal funded services.
Primary Job Functions
Conduct strength‑based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person‑centered planning and support activities.
Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Demonstrate operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community‑based outcomes.
Demonstrate understanding of developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
Demonstrate knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Tri‑Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in‑service training activities, conferences and other job‑related agency approved events.
Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and public benefit programs.
Problem‑solving ability.
Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups.
Organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Responsive to supervision.
Able to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social work.
2 years experience in case management within a related field.
1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
Able to travel to any location at any time.
Physical Requirements Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment; ability to sit at a workstation for long periods; ability to read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material; use telephone and communicate via electronic mail; travel to another work‑site location daily; ability to stand, sit or walk for moderate distances on uneven terrain; frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel and operate objects; frequent standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, bending, squatting; frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs and infrequently up to 20 lbs; vision tasks including close, distance, color, depth perception and focus adjustment.
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Referral program
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
LCSW Supervision hours program
Classification Full‑time, Bargaining, Non‑Exempt
Salary Master’s degree: Starting salary $30.07 – $33.14 per year; full salary range $30.07 – $37.60. Bachelor’s degree: Starting salary $25.97 – $28.62 per year; full salary range $25.97 – $31.60.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Individual and Family Services
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