Tri-Counties Regional Center
Social Worker/Service Coordinator I/II Transition Bilingual Required - 2128
Tri-Counties Regional Center, Atascadero, California, us, 93423
Job Summary
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.
Service Coordinator I (Entry Level) Those with less than one year of experience will not be expected to provide the specialized assistance needed for the following individuals:
Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to two years.
Individuals in residential placement or living independently.
Newly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivated cases.
Individuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical or forensic expertise.
Self-determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi-Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process.
Those with less than 1 year of experience will also receive the needed support in completing required HCBS Waiver certifications and documentation. Individual Service and Supports Managers will serve as the QIDP and must sign the documentation for all individuals on the HCBS waiver for the first year while the service coordinator acquires the needed experience in working with people with developmental disabilities.
Service Coordinator II Specific Job Duties
Support individuals by maintaining regular contact and developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings such as 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., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).
Specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
Coordinate and secure TCRC 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 and families in all aspects of person-centered planning and support.
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 an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community-based outcomes.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member.
Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences, and other job-related agency-approved events.
Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
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.
Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English.
Physical Requirements Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment is required. The ability to sit at a workstation for long periods of time, read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail are all required on a daily basis. The ability to travel to another work-site location is absolutely required on a daily basis. The ability to stand, sit or walk for moderate distances on uneven terrain is also required on a daily basis. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, kneel, stoop, bend, and squat. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These are essential functions of the position.
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 Service Coordinator I: $23.36 – $29.22 Service Coordinator II – Bachelor's: $25.97 – $31.60 Service Coordinator II – Master's: $30.07 – $37.60 + $110 biweekly bilingual stipend
Location Atascadero
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Service Coordinator I (Entry Level) Those with less than one year of experience will not be expected to provide the specialized assistance needed for the following individuals:
Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to two years.
Individuals in residential placement or living independently.
Newly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivated cases.
Individuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical or forensic expertise.
Self-determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi-Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process.
Those with less than 1 year of experience will also receive the needed support in completing required HCBS Waiver certifications and documentation. Individual Service and Supports Managers will serve as the QIDP and must sign the documentation for all individuals on the HCBS waiver for the first year while the service coordinator acquires the needed experience in working with people with developmental disabilities.
Service Coordinator II Specific Job Duties
Support individuals by maintaining regular contact and developing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings such as 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., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).
Specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
Coordinate and secure TCRC 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 and families in all aspects of person-centered planning and support.
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 an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community-based outcomes.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member.
Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences, and other job-related agency-approved events.
Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
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.
Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.
Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English.
Physical Requirements Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment is required. The ability to sit at a workstation for long periods of time, read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail are all required on a daily basis. The ability to travel to another work-site location is absolutely required on a daily basis. The ability to stand, sit or walk for moderate distances on uneven terrain is also required on a daily basis. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, kneel, stoop, bend, and squat. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These are essential functions of the position.
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 Service Coordinator I: $23.36 – $29.22 Service Coordinator II – Bachelor's: $25.97 – $31.60 Service Coordinator II – Master's: $30.07 – $37.60 + $110 biweekly bilingual stipend
Location Atascadero
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