Service Coordinator - Bishop Early Start
About The Position
Kern Regional Center is seeking a Service Coordinator/Case Manager to provide service coordination, advocacy, and service arrangement for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The role supports consumers in traditional and/or Self-Determination Program services and includes developing and implementing Individual Program Plans (IPPs), Person Centered Plans (PCPs), progress reports, and annual reviews. The coordinator may conduct follow-ups, reassessments, and periodic reviews of consumer progress and program effectiveness; identify community resources and provide information and referrals; initiate purchases of vendored services; and monitor service delivery. The role also requires staying current with state and federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and guidelines related to consumer services.
Requirements
- A BA/BS degree, preferably in human services or a human behavioral science field such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, criminal justice, or child development, and two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities or appropriate experience; combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Detailed-oriented and highly organized.
- Strong overall computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and industry-specific software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license, DMV printout, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/English bilingual fluency is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall service coordination, advocacy, and services arrangement for consumers and families.
- Develop and implement consumers’ Individual Program Plans (IPPs), Person Centered Plans (PCPs), progress reports, and annual reviews.
- Provide follow-up, reassessments, and periodic reviews of consumer progress and program effectiveness, as needed.
- Seek community resources and provide information and referrals, as needed.
- Initiate purchases of vendored services and monitor service delivery.
- Keep abreast of state and federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and guidelines related to consumer services.
- Provide timely, responsive, and respectful customer service in person, by phone, by email, or in writing.
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision plans for the employee and dependents.
- Generous paid time off.
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
