Provisional Family Services Case Manager

San Andreas Regional Center•San Jose, CA

3d•$73,212 - $89,064•Hybrid

About The Position

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Ability to relate in a constructive and enabling manner to a wide variety of individuals and organizations; ability to relate in a positive manner with supervisor, co-workers, and others in the agency and community; establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families; prepare and present oral and written reports; maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate and timely manner.

Nice To Haves

The specific field of study for the Bachelor's Degree and the post Bachelor's years of experience may be waived only by the Executive Director if needed by the agency to meet a special need, e.g., services to specific cultural or monolingual groups.
MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!

Responsibilities

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
Counsel's 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
Completes all required caseload documentation, including initial and ongoing Individual Program Plans (IPP)
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 DDS requirements
Knows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districts
Intervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually affect stability
Track stringent timelines surrounding Provisional Eligibility guidelines
Explain provisional eligibility clearly and concisely
Perform other related tasks as required