Social Worker

About the role

GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity. We are currently hiring Social Workers in our San Mateo Office.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of developmentally disabled individuals and their families and develops and implements the person’s Individual Program Plan and coordinates associated services.
• Manages a wide range of active cases requiring the skills of a professionally trained social worker, including creative planning in seeking and acquiring services for individuals supported.
• Works with individuals at their residence or in the community to design and develop the Individual Program Plan for the person supported, then implements, monitors and revises the program plan, assess needs and identifies barriers to individual’s developmental objectives.
• Initiates and terminates regional center funding and insures that purchased services are provided.
• Prepares required reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains records in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Acts as an advocate with individual supported and their family to assure receipt of entitled services and to assure client's rights are achieved.
• Encourages individuals supported and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available and reviews and ensures that the individuals supported receive appropriate and effective services from existing community resources.
• Initiates referrals and monitors progress of vendored services, evaluating availability and effectiveness of services.
• Identifies community service needs or gaps and assists community resources in the development of needed services and improving the quality of services.
• May provide intake services and outreach services as assigned.
• Participates in internal and community committees and task forces as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school (social welfare or related human services field preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated interest in working with persons with developmental special needs.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage 10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future! Generous time off benefits: 13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education.

What makes GGRC so special?

We value diversity, community-mindedness, and respect for each person as a full, robust, and unique individual. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How To Apply

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application. Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.