Provisional Family Services Case Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

CalPERS pension plan

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

San Andreas Regional Center in California seeks a qualified professional to provide and coordinate services for consumers under the Lanterman Act and Center policies. The role emphasizes data collection, assessments, and planning across interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work and related experience, plus strong advocacy and communication skills. Hybrid work options and a competitive benefits package are available.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field; plus four years of experience.
• Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of social work principles, client relations, and ability to prepare written reports and maintain case records.
• Other: Valid driver's license and ability to provide independent transportation.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments.
• Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination.
• Coordinates the Person-Centered Planning process with consumers and their 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.
• Informs consumers and families of their right to appeal every decision affecting services.
• Knows Title 17 and DDS requirements.
• Intervenes effectively in crisis situations to promote stability.

Skills

Social work principles

Intervention techniques

Case management

Documentation/Reports

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Join San Andreas Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters.

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

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 consumers in accordance with the provisions of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, and policies established by the San Andreas Regional Center Board of Directors.

Essential Job Functions

• Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments
• Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination
• Coordinates the Person-Centered Planning process with consumers and their families
• Counsel's 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 which relate to fiscal and accountability requirements
• Completes all required caseload documentation, including initial and ongoing Individual Program Plans (IPP)
• Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
• Assures that all consumers 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
• Knows Title 17 and DDS requirements
• Knows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districts
• Intervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually affect stability
• Track stringent timelines surrounding Provisional Eligibility guidelines
• Explain provisional eligibility clearly and concisely
• Perform other related tasks as required

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!

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

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

Employees receive free medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental and vision insurance for your dependents.

Our benefits include a CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

You’ll Also Enjoy

• 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
• We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions, promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience. And that's just the beginning - explore the full list of benefits on our careers website! (**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 experience. The specific field of study for the Bachelor's Degree and the post Bachelor's years of experience may be waived only by the Executive Director if needed by the agency to meet a special need, e.g., 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.

No phone calls, please.