Lead Social Worker Children/Transition/Adults Bilingual Pref #2126

Job Summary

The Lead Service Coordinator assists the Services and Supports Team Manager and his/her team in overseeing person-centered practices and assumes lead duties in the absence of the Manager. In addition, as a Service Coordinator, they provide person-centered consultation, advocacy, resource information, and service coordination for people with developmental disabilities who require more involved and specialized assistance.

Specific Job Duties

1. Provide training and mentoring to new employees and assist the manager in coordinating ongoing training for the team. 2. Provide person-centered training and mentoring to the team and participate in PCT meetings as an observer and provide feedback/coaching to employees. 3. Review case records for compliance with Medicaid Waiver requirements and initial annual recertification. 4. Review and approve IPP/IFSPs and IPP/IFSP amendments and the associated Purchase of Service authorizations. 5. Help organize and provide coverage when members of the team are out for an extended period of time.

Service Coordination

1. Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP). 2. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffing and attend meetings in the community as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings. 3. Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including schools, recreational options, and local support groups. 4. Coordinate and secure TCRC funded services, including behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living, out-of-home placement, in-home and out-of-home respite, infant and adult day programs, durable medical equipment, and specialized services.

Primary Job Functions

1. Conduct strength-based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members. 2. Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities. 3. Design, document, implement, and monitor services and supports in a timely manner. 4. Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services, and supports. 5. Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies. 6. Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services, and resources. 7. Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. 8. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community-based outcomes. 9. Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted. 10. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support. 11. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs. 12. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, and individual civil rights and overall advocacy. 13. Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team leader. 14. Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives. 15. Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences, and other job-related agency-approved events. 16. Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner. 17. Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

- Knowledge of developmental disabilities - Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programs - Problem-solving ability - Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups - Organizational and time management skills - Ability to work independently and within a team - Responsive to supervision - Able to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures - ICF-DD experience, QMRP - Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English preferred

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social work, AND 1-year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. 2 years Regional Center experience is preferred. - Reliable transportation or equivalent means of transportation. - Able to travel to any location at any time. - Able to read/speak/write Spanish and English preferred

Physical Requirements

Position requires the ability to work independently. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity, and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer. Hearing and speech are required to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Benefits

- Health insurance - Paid time off - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Life insurance - Retirement plan - Referral program - Flexible spending account - Employee assistance program - LCSW Supervision hours program