Care Coordinator & Advocate for Developmental Disabilities

San Andreas Regional Center; Salinas (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Free dental and vision for dependents

CalPERS pension plan

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

San Andreas Regional Center is hiring to coordinate and provide services under the Lanterman Act. The role focuses on assessments, planning, advocacy, and connecting clients with community resources.

Qualified candidates will have a social work background, strong documentation skills, and experience coordinating with families. The position offers a monthly bilingual stipend and comprehensive benefits, with some hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s in Social Work with four years of experience.
• Knowledge of social work principles and client services, ability to document clearly.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments.
• Presents assessment data to IDT for eligibility determination.
• Coordinates the Person-Centered Planning process with consumers and families.
• Counsels consumers concerning identification and achievement of personal goals.
• Advocates with consumers/families to assure provision of needed services.
• Initiates and follows up on referrals to existing community resources.
• Identifies areas of unmet needs.
• Performs tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
• Completes all required caseload documentation, including IPP.
• Develops expertise in accessing generic resources.
• Ensures clients are informed of their rights to appeal decisions.
• Knows Title 17 and DDS requirements.
• Intervenes effectively in crisis situations for stability.
• Explains provisional eligibility clearly and concisely.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Client advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work + four years experience

Job description

San Andreas Regional Center is hiring to coordinate and provide services under the Lanterman Act. The role focuses on assessments, planning, advocacy, and connecting clients with community resources.

Qualified candidates will have a social work background, strong documentation skills, and experience coordinating with families. The position offers a monthly bilingual stipend and comprehensive benefits, with some hybrid work options available.