Social Worker​/Service Coordinator II Childrens

Social Worker/Service Coordinator II Children #2118 – Tri‑Counties Regional Center

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.

• Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and conducting Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings 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., Department of Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi‑Cal, IHSS), and specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist).
• Coordinate and secure Tri‑Counties Regional Center 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.

• 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.
• Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Demonstrate operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community‑based outcomes.
• Demonstrate understanding of developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
• Demonstrate knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Tri‑Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
• Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in‑service training activities, conferences and other job‑related agency approved events.
• Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and 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.

• 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 license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
• Able to travel to any location at any time.

Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment; ability to sit at a workstation for long periods; ability to read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material; use telephone and…