Social Worker II Early Childhood

Overview

Job Summary: Within a team environment, provides person-centered consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination for people with developmental disabilities who require more involved and specialized assistance. People with developmental disabilities served by Service Coordinator 2’s require specialized assistance, including but not limited to:

• Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to two years.
• Individuals in residential placement or living independently.
• Newly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivated cases.
• Individuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical expertise.
• Self-determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi-Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process.

Specific Job Duties:

• Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend meetings in the community as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.
• Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including:
• Schools, recreational options and local support groups.
• Supportive Employment/Habilitation funded day programs.
• Local agencies (C.C.S., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).
• Specialist physicians/ specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
• 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, non-Medi-Cal funded services.

Primary Job Functions:

• Conduct strength-based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
• Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.
• Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
• Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
• Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
• Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.

Additional Specific Job Duties:

• Use the same responsibilities as above to support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing IFSP/IPP.
• Participate in IDT staffings and attend meetings in the community as needed including IEP and day program meetings.
• Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including:
• Schools, recreational options and local support groups.
• Supportive Employment/Habilitation funded day programs.
• Local agencies (C.C.S., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).
• Specialist physicians/ specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
• 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, non-Medi-Cal funded services.
• Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• 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
• 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.
• 2 years experience in case management within a related field.
• 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid California driver’s…