Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start Assessment (Spanish Required)

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC); San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional center in California seeks a Bilingual Social Worker for Early Start Assessments, focusing on clients aged 0-36 months. This role includes home assessments, collaboration with families, and community resource coordination. A hybrid work environment scales personal impact in services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous time off benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work strongly preferred; Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience required.
• 2+ years of experience with developmentally disabled populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial Early Start Applicant Assessments.
• Design and monitor Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Coordinate assessment team meetings and manage outreach services.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Counseling techniques

Problem-solving

Crisis management

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start Assessment (Spanish Required)

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Bilingual Social Worker - Early Start Assessment

Starting Starting Salary

Bachelor's Degree: $59,826 - $71,791

Master's Degree: $65,929 - $79,114

Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?

GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity. We are currently hiring Social Workers - Early Start Assessment to lead the assessment of applicants (0-36 months) who are applying for services under the Early Start program. Facilitate IDCT eligibility assessment coordination and for those found eligible develop Initial IFSP within 45 days of referral.

This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work in with clients in their homes in San Mateo County, from our San Mateo office and from the comfort of your own home. Local travel within the county lines of San Mateo will be required. Access to reliable transportation will be needed.

Responsibilities

Initial Early Start Applicant Assessment

Contact the client/family/guardian and makes an appointment to meet with them.

Interview for purposes of obtaining social, emotional, developmental and familial information to form a home based assessment.

Obtain the completed intake information from client and/or family and conducts a need assessment prioritizing available resources selections.

Clarify the request for services and the needs of client/family.

Review and analyze available data; identify barriers and opportunities in clients’ developmental objectives and plans.

Design, monitor and revise Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) to meet personal goals and determines client availability within the state mandated timeframes.

Work with client families to assess needs, preferences and life choices.

Confirm any immediate needs and provide or arrange for any necessary interventions or services.

Meets with the applicant/family/guardian within a designated time period and reviews submitted

materials.

Obtain the completed application form from applicant and/or family (or assist in completion of form).

Provide information regarding Golden Gate Regional Center, Early Start and services available.

Interview for purposes of obtaining social, emotional, developmental and familial information to form social diagnosis

Completes Early Start Assessment report

Schedule and coordinate meetings with team and applicants

Obtain necessary information to complete Applicant Developmental Evaluation Report (CDER)

Obtain any additional signed Release of Information forms for additional data base material

Submit completed application packet and completed Releases of Information to the Office Assistant – Intake

Coordinate assessment team's completion of the CDER at the time of eligibility determination

Provides information and referrals for applicants who are not eligible for agency services

Research available community resources and services

Ensure that services are provided per the Lanterman Act and Title XVII

Obtain or collect information or data for use by interdisciplinary team.

Provide intake eligibility services as needed

Provide crises management as needed

Review and ensure that the applicants receive appropriate services from existing community resources

Empower applicants and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available

Advocate for applicants as needed in unique circumstances

Provide outreach services as assigned

Reporting and Administration

Maintain applicant records, Case and Title XIX Progress notes as required

Prepare written and verbal reports

Miscellaneous paperwork

Organizational Support

Participate in staff and other internal meetings and task forces as assigned

Participate in community meetings and activities

Assist community resources in improving the quality of services to the disabled

Identify community service needs or gaps and stimulate the development of such services

Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned

Maintain all applicant information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance

Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act

Requirements

Education/Training

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education and or related human services field strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in social work with 1 year experience working with 0-36 month population required or related field required.

Experience

2+ years (post-doctoral) work with developmentally disabled population

Skills

Fluency in Spanish to perform the outlined responsibilities of the position including:

Thorough knowledge of colloquial and relevant technical/functional terminology

Ability to be speak clearly and be understood by native speakers in Spanish

Ability to understand relevant spoken/written dialects in Spanish, as appropriate

Interviewing techniques to ensure person centered thinking

Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals

Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships

Ability to maintain case records in a clear and concise manner

Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation

Oral communication: ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner

Ability to operate basic office equipment

Basic familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook or similar software applications

Competency Traits

Facilitate discussions and collaboration

Gain enrollment by ensuring buy-in and cooperation of applicants, families, community agencies and peers

Empower and guide applicants to take charge of own choices and to develop supports and resources

Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas

Problem solve creatively to reach outcomes for applicants

Willingness to support team members

Information seeking and initiative

Persistence and positive attitude

Crisis management and decision making

Respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions

Adaptability

Organizational skills and time management

Desired Qualifications

Work experience early intervention, early childhood education and or previous regional center experience

Case Management and assessment experience

Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

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!!!

No Really, We Mean Generous

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?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. 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.

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