School Age Case Manager, Spanish Speaking

San Andreas Regional Center•San Jose, CA

7d•$73,212 - $89,064•Hybrid

About The Position

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is a community-based nonprofit that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. This role focuses on providing case management and support to families, with a primary goal of supporting family unity and maximizing educational opportunities for school-aged individuals. The team is mission-driven and passionate about making a meaningful difference, emphasizing equity, advocacy, and social impact.

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 relevant experience.
Knowledge of principles, objectives, and techniques of social work.
Knowledge of individual and group behavior, human growth, development of family relationships.
Knowledge of medical-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families.
Knowledge of techniques of intervention, referral, and follow-up to community resources and facilities and various community organizations.
Ability 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.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families.
Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
Ability to maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate, and timely manner.
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.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Speaking

Responsibilities

Provide case management and referrals to social service areas such as early childhood education, after school care, youth and young adult development, financial education, workforce development, community building, and health and wellness.
Schedule and facilitate IPP, annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning conferences, clinical consultations, and ID/Team meetings.
Provide resources to participants for age-appropriate activities and events.
Support children by maintaining regular contact and working on Individual Program Plans (IPP).
Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community.
Involve individuals and families in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.
Provide resources to help families with advocacy, education, crisis intervention, and other support.
Serve as a liaison to service providers, care homes, schools, and other community agencies.
Coordinate the Person-Centered Planning process with individuals and their families.
Develop the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Counsel individuals concerning the identification and achievement of personal goals.
Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
Initiate and follow up on referrals to service providers.
Identify areas of unmet needs.
Perform tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
Complete all required caseload documentation.
Develop expertise in accessing generic resources.
Inform individuals and families verbally and in writing of their right to appeal decisions regarding services.
Understand Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements.
Share resources for individuals residing in various counties.
Support in crisis situations to effect stability.
Perform annual, semi-annual, or quarterly visits to residential facilities or day programs.
Evaluate conservatorship requests and submit reports.
Conduct required home visits and meetings in various settings.