Early Intervention Case Manager, Spanish Speaking

San Andreas Regional Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,087 - 82,829; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days of paid education leave

Vacation and sick leave and holidays

Life insurance

Employee discounts portal

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid positions

Job summary

San Andreas Regional Center in California is seeking an Early Start Service Coordinator to coordinate and facilitate services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. You will work closely with families, service providers, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to early intervention and effective IFSP planning.

The role emphasizes home visits, collaboration, and advocacy to empower families, with extensive travel within assigned catchment areas and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, or a bachelor’s in Social Work with four years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across families, service providers, and professionals.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned catchment areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
• Develop and implement IFSP plans with families and professionals.
• Travel for home visits and community-based assessments.
• Advocate for families and support transition planning after age 3.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with service providers to monitor child progress and outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Community engagement

Ability to travel

Collaboration with multidisciplinary团队

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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.

Job Summary

The Early Start Service Coordinator at San Andreas Regional Center is responsible for coordinating and facilitating services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. This role involves working closely with families, service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that children receive the necessary early intervention services and support to reach their full potential. The Service Coordinator plays a key role in improving the lives of children and their families through assessment, planning, and ongoing support.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate in psychosocial and developmental screening assessments in the home environment.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to serving the community by willing to travel extensively within assigned catchment areas covered by SARC.
• Conduct vital home visits in diverse settings, emphasizing the child and family's natural environment to tailor support and interventions effectively.
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in collaboration with families and other professionals.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among various service providers, therapists, and specialists to ensure the child's overall development and progress.
• Coordinate services for infants and their families; determine ongoing eligibility of clients at age 3.
• Complete all required forms, documentation, and reports according to regulations and SARC policies and procedures.
• Promote advocacy by parents and help parents become their children's teachers in everyday life skills; provide informational support to families and ensure they are actively engaged in decision-making regarding their child's care.
• Schedule and facilitate annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning conferences, clinical consultations, and IFSP team meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively with the service provider/community partners to develop and monitor a child's progress in development and IFSP goals.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, IFSPs, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support the child's transition from Early Start to educational services available after age 3.
• Provide advocacy, education, assist in crisis intervention, and other support for families, individuals, and care homes.
• Transfer, synthesize, and report individual statistical data for state surveys, internal surveys, and community agency surveys.
• Participate in internal and external committees for public education, improving internal agency functions, and promoting positive communication with external agencies.
• Participate in in-service and out-service training to increase knowledge and skills in developmental services and related areas.
• Stay up-to-date with current early intervention practices and regulations through continuous professional development and training.
• Serve as Officer of the Day (OD) as assigned.
• Complete all required non-individual related documentation, including travel input, verification of time input and logs, monthly activity forms, and other forms as required.
• Gather data and produce initial and/or ongoing assessments.
• Present assessment data to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination.
• Facilitate the planning process and develop the Individualized Family Service Plan for assigned individuals, overseeing implementation and monitoring of the IFSP.
• Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
• Initiate and follow up on referrals to existing community resources.
• Identify areas of unmet needs.
• Perform tasks related to fiscal and accountability requirements.
• Provide assistance in the development of new community services.
• Complete all required caseload documentation.
• Develop expertise in accessing generic resources.
• Assure that all individuals and families are informed verbally and in writing of their right to appeal any decision that changes, alters, or denies a service.
• Know Part C Federal Regulations, State Regulations, and the Lanterman Act.
• Implement SARC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively in crisis situations such as CPS to effect stability.
• Perform annual, semi-annual, transition planning, and quarterly visits as required.
• Complete all job functions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate good overall organization of work.
• Show strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have a basic understanding of clinical issues and child development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Keep District Manager/Supervisor informed of caseload status and any arising issues.
• Collaborate with families to obtain essential diagnosis and evaluation from appropriate practitioners.
• Be a team player and work well with all providers in the community.

Benefits

• 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 to promote a healthy and balanced work‑life experience.

Employees receive free medical coverage, free dental and vision insurance for dependents, a CalPERS pension plan, a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additional benefits apply to eligible employees.

Requirements

Education/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 to meet a special need of the agency.

Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, objectives, and techniques of social work; individual and group behavior; human growth; family relationships; medical‑psycho‑socio‑economic factors; techniques of intervention, referral, and follow‑up to community resources and facilities; ability to relate positively with clients, family, and supervisors; ability to prepare and present oral and written reports; maintain clear, concise, and timely case records.

Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance, or ability to provide independent transportation.

Salary

$6,101 - $7,422 Monthly (depending on experience)