Case Manager (Tagalog)
About The Position
The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a community-based, private nonprofit corporation under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. It provides intake, assessment, diagnosis, and coordination of community-based services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Case Managers are responsible, under general direction, for the case management process, including assessment and evaluation, planning, authorizing services, advocacy, monitoring, and reviewing documentation. They facilitate and develop Individual Program Plans (IPPs) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for assigned consumers, oversee implementation, and monitor and evaluate services. The role includes coordinating supports, advocating for consumer rights, assisting consumers and families with diagnosis and evaluation, monitoring health and safety, and maintaining required documentation. The posting includes Case Manager I and Case Manager II bilingual Tagalog positions. Case Manager I requires a relevant bachelor's degree and qualifying experience; Case Manager II requires a relevant master's degree. The role requires Tagalog communication, a valid driver's license, and access to an automobile.
Requirements
- Case Manager I: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field and two years of similar experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in an unrelated human services field and four years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities.
- Case Manager II: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Automobile and valid driver's license required.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to speak Tagalog.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full case management process, including assessment and evaluation, planning, authorizing, advocacy, monitoring, and documentation review.
- Facilitate planning and develop Individual Program Plans (IPPs) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for assigned consumers, oversee implementation, and monitor and evaluate services.
- Coordinate and support implementation of consumer plans, identify natural supports and generic services, and evaluate when needs require RCEB-authorized funding.
- Advocate for consumers' legal rights and ensure they receive the services and benefits to which they are entitled.
- Assist consumers and families in obtaining diagnosis and evaluation from appropriate practitioners and secure written reports and other relevant information.
- Monitor consumers' health and safety.
- Maintain documentation and contacts as required by law, regulation, and policy.
- Implement RCEB policies and procedures.
- Complete functional and/or developmental reviews in a timely manner.
- Keep the supervisor informed about caseload status and unmet community needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid vacation and 12 sick days.
- 14 paid holidays and three floating holidays.
- Multiple medical plan options, including Kaiser at 100% employer-paid for the employee.
- Dental and vision plans.
- CalPERS retirement pension.
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility.
- Flexible schedule, if applicable.
- Work-at-home schedules, if applicable.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
