Service Coordinator - Enhanced Service Coordination
About The Position
ACRC is seeking a Service Coordinator in the Enhanced Service Coordination Unit in our Sacramento office. This position will provide enhanced case management and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities within the African American community. Legislation has established a 1:40 Service Coordinator-to-Client caseload ratio for clients with low to no purchase of service expenditures. For purposes of this caseload ratio, clients with low to no purchase of service expenditures may include individuals who reside independently in their community or with family. The position will work to reduce disparities and improve equity in purchase of services, identify and resolve barriers to accessing services and supports; enhance the relationship between consumer/family and ACRC; empower individuals to partner with ACRC and other community agencies and assist with identification of new resources that are culturally relevant to the client. These are specialized caseloads that require specialized language and culture accessibility. The position works in collaboration with ACRC’s Cultural Diversity Specialist and other Departments within ACRC to identify innovative approaches to service delivery. This position requires extensive travel as the unit serves all 10 counties: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties.
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
- demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills
- have strong time management and organization skills
- possess a valid California driver license and automobile liability insurance
- Other requirements and qualifications apply.
Nice To Haves
- One year of professional experience in social work or a related field (preferably in the field of developmental disabilities) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- provide enhanced case management and advocacy for children and adults with developmental disabilities within the African American community
- reduce disparities and improve equity in purchase of services
- identify and resolve barriers to accessing services and supports
- enhance the relationship between consumer/family and ACRC
- empower individuals to partner with ACRC and other community agencies
- assist with identification of new resources that are culturally relevant to the client
- works in collaboration with ACRC’s Cultural Diversity Specialist and other Departments within ACRC to identify innovative approaches to service delivery
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
- 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
- 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
- flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
- CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities
- 17-22 annual vacation days
- 12 annual sick days
- 15 paid holidays
- Longevity leave
- Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.
- Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
