Case Manager, School

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San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in living full, independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day.

If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact—SARC is the place for you.

The School Age Service Coordinator will provide case management and support with family maintenance through support and educational planning. The primary focus is supporting family unity and maximizing educational opportunities.

• Provide case management and referrals as appropriate to social service areas of early childhood education, after school care services and programs, youth and young adult development, financial education, workforce development, community building, and health and wellness.
• Schedule and facilitate IPP, annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning conferences, clinical consultations, and /Team meetings as required.
• Provide resources to participants of age-appropriate activities and events.
• Support children by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community.
• Involve individuals and families in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.
• Provide resources to help families with advocacy, education, collaboration in crisis, intervention, and other support for families and individuals.
• Serve as liaison to service providers, care homes, schools, and other community agencies as designated.
• Coordinate the Person-Centered Planning process with individuals and their families.
• Develop the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Counsel individuals concerning identification and achievement of personal goals.
• Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
• Initiate and follow up on referrals to service providers.
• Identify areas of unmet needs.
• Perform tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
• Complete all required caseload documentation.
• Develop expertise in accessing generic resources.
• Inform individuals and families verbally and in writing of their right to appeal whenever a decision is made to change, alter, or deny a service.
• Know Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements.
• Share all resources that serve our individuals who reside in various counties.
• Support in crisis situations to eventually effect stability.
• Perform annual, semi-annual, or quarterly visits as needed to residential facilities or day programs.
• Evaluate conservatorship requests and submit reports to the appropriate parties.
• Conduct required home visits and meetings in various settings.

Monthly stipend available for bilingual speakers.

Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.

Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

• Five days of paid education leave per fiscal year.
• Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Life insurance, with options for additional coverage.
• Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals.
• Flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work‑life experience.

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, is required. The specific field of study and post-Bachelor’s years of experience may be waived by the Executive Director if necessary.

Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of social work; individual and…