Case Manager, Vietnamese speaking

San Andreas Regional Center; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. As an Adult Service Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring individuals receive the necessary services to thrive in their communities. This position involves conducting assessments, coordinating care, and advocating for clients' needs. You'll work closely with families and service providers to create personalized plans that empower individuals to achieve their goals. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess a background in social work, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of others.

Benefits

Monthly stipend for bilingual speaking

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• 2-3 years of experience as a social worker or case manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop Individual Program Plans (IPP).
• Advocate for individuals to ensure access to necessary services.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided.

Skills

Social Work Principles

Crisis Intervention

Person-Centered Planning

Advocacy Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Job Summary: While maintaining good public relations and implementing the goals and vision of the regional center, this position is responsible for providing and coordinating services to adult individuals in accordance with the provisions of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and policies established by the San Andreas Regional Center Board of Directors. Adult Service Coordinator’s primary role is ensuring that individuals have access to services that enable them to reside in the least restrictive community setting consistent with their choices and abilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct required visits and meetings to gather data and produce initial and/or ongoing assessments of needs for services.
• Coordinate the Person-Centered Planning process with individuals and their families.
• Develop the Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Counsel individuals concerning identification and achievement of personal goals.
• Advocate with individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
• Initiate and follow up on referrals to service providers and community resources.
• Identify areas of unmet needs.
• Perform tasks which relate to fiscal and accountability requirements.
• 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 every time a decision is made to change, alter, or deny a service.
• Know Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements.
• Know all resources that serve our individuals who reside in various counties.
• Intervene effectively in crisis situations to eventually effect stability.
• Monitor residential care facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations.
• Perform annual and quarterly visits as required.
• Monitor Day Programs and other adult services (Independent Living Skills/ILS), Supported Living Services/SLS, employment services, and housing services to assure quality provision of services.
• Evaluate conservatorship requests and submit reports to the appropriate parties as designated.
• Service Coordinators are mandated reporters for both CPS and APS.
• Serve as liaison to service providers including care homes, day programs, and other community agencies.
• Service Coordinators will have court involvement on a case-by-case basis, which includes attending, participating, and providing progress reports to the courts.
• Handle fiscal responsibilities such as social security benefits in collaboration with the fiscal department.
• Oversee judicial involvement cases.
• Collaborate with several agencies to ensure seamless accountability of service delivery.
• Conduct required home visits and meetings in various settings.

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 for the Bachelor's Degree and the post-Bachelor's years of experience may be waived by the Executive Director if necessary to meet a special need of the agency, such as providing services to specific cultural or monolingual groups.

Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, objectives, and techniques of social work; individual and group behavior, human growth, development of family relationships; medical-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; techniques of intervention, referral, and follow-up to community resources and facilities and various community organizations, and how to intervene constructively on the client's behalf. Ability to relate in a constructive and enabling manner to a wide variety of individuals and organizations; ability to relate in a positive manner with supervisor, co-workers, and others in the agency and community; establish and maintain rapport with clients and their families; prepare and present oral and written reports; maintain case records in a clear, concise, appropriate, and timely manner.

Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!

Requirements:

• Have you completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college?
• Do you have 2-3 years of experience as a social worker or case manager?
• Do you have experience working with individuals aged 21 and older?
• Do you have experience coordinating the Person-Centered Planning process with individuals and their families?
• Are you comfortable conducting home visits and meetings in various settings?
• Do you speak Vietnamese?
• Do you live in San Jose, CA?