SC I/II Childrens/Adults Bilingual - FM

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

Those with less than one year of experience will not be expected to provide the specialized assistance needed for those listed below:

Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to two

Individuals in residential placement or living

Newly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivated

Individuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical or forensic

Self-determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi-Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process. Service Coordinator II

Specific Job Duties:

1. Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).

2. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend meetings in the community as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.

3. Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including:

a. Schools, recreational options and local support groups.

b. Supportive Employment/Habilitation funded day programs.

c. Local agencies (C.C.S., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).

d. Specialist physicians/ specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).

4. Coordinate and secure TCRC funded services, including:

a. Behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living.

b. Out-of-home placement, in home and out of home respite.

c. Infant and adult day programs.

d. Durable medical equipment and specialized services, non-Medi-Cal funded services.

Primary Job Functions:

1. Conduct strength-based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.

2. Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.

3. Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.

4. Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.

5. Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.

6. Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.

7. Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

8. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community-based outcomes.

9. Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.

10. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.

11. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.

12. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.

13. Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member.

14. Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.

15. Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences and other job-related agency approved events.

16. Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.

17. 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 of 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 required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services or related field.

A valid California driver's license and transportation, or acceptable substitute, is required for this position.

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Able to read/speak/write Spanish and English required. Physical Requirements:

Position requires the ability to work independently. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer. Hearing and speech are required to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. Each of these physical tasks is an essential function 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

Bachelors degree:

Starting Salary: $25.50-$28.13 ( Full Salary Range: $25.50-$31.90)

Service Coordinator II

Bachelors degree:

Starting Salary: $26.75-$29.48 ( Full Salary Range: $26.75-$32.55)

Master's degree:

Starting Salary: $30.98-$34.14 ( Full Salary Range: $30.98-$38.73)

+$110 biweekly bilingual stipend

Location : Fillmore