Hybrid Social Worker - Developmental Disabilities Advocate

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC); San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

403(b) retirement account

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) in San Mateo County is hiring Social Workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves assessing needs, developing and implementing the Individual Program Plan, coordinating services, and advocating for client rights in home and community settings.

You will meet with clients, prepare required reports, maintain records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to secure appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of counseling principles and techniques.
• Ability to interview skillfully and document case records clearly.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop Individual Program Plans with clients and families.
• Coordinate services and initiate regional center funding and monitored services.
• Prepare reports and maintain compliant records.
• Advocate for client rights and resource access.
• Engage with clients in homes and community settings.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication (oral)

Case coordination

Advocacy

Interviewing

Written records

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) in San Mateo County is hiring Social Workers to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves assessing needs, developing and implementing the Individual Program Plan, coordinating services, and advocating for client rights in home and community settings.

You will meet with clients, prepare required reports, maintain records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to secure appropriate services.