Transitional Age Services Case Manager, Spanish Speaking

San Andreas Regional Center•Salinas, 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 position is responsible for providing and coordinating services to individuals transitioning from school age to adult age services in accordance with the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and SARC policies. The role involves maintaining good public relations and implementing the goals and vision of the regional center.

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; 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
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 (indicated by 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 for individuals and their families
Develops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start
Counsels individuals concerning identification and achievement of personal goals
Transitions individuals from school age to adult age services typically a stable day program or job is established
Advocates with individuals/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 requirements
Provides assistance to existing and in the development of new community services
Completes all required caseload documentation
Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
Assures that all individuals 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 Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements
Knows all resources that serve individuals who reside in various districts
Intervenes effectively in crisis situations to eventually effect stability
Monitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations
Coordinates and facilitates annual and quarterly visits as required with vendors, and IDT members
May attend IEP meetings as needed
Works in collaboration with vendors, school districts, and community partners
Monitors day programs to assure quality programming
Evaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties
Understands role as a mandated reporter
Conducts required home visits and meetings in various settings