Self Determination Specialist, Supervisor

SAN-Andreas-Regional-Cente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Andreas Regional Center in California seeks a Self Determination Supervisor to support SDP and Traditional case management units, and to act as an agency and community liaison.

The SDP Supervisor will maintain public relations, implement the center's goals under the Lanterman Act, and coordinate services with DDS and community partners to ensure SDP access for participants and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field; or BA in Social Work plus 4 years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of self-determination program, policy, regulations and implementation
• Ability to relate constructively to a wide range of individuals and organizations; maintain rapport and case records

Responsibilities

• Understand self-determination program, policy, regulation and implementation.
• Attend and present at community events.
• Maintain data in the SDP Master List.
• Develop and conduct training for IFs and FMS agencies on SARC procedures.
• Attend SDP meetings with community partners including SDAC and DDS.
• Provide support for SDP budgets and spending plans; assist in SDP documentation and reports.

Skills

Self-determination program knowledge

Public relations

Training and facilitation

Policy and regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job 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.

Join a diverse, mission-driven team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact— SARC is the place for you.

Job Summary:

The Self Determination Supervisor will be responsible for providing support to the Self-Determination and Traditional case management units and act as an agency and community liaison

The SDP Supervisor will maintain good public relations, implement the goals and vision of the regional center, and be responsible for providing and coordinating services to 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the self-determination program, policy, regulation and implementation.
• Remain up to date with regulations, policies and principles relating to the self-determination program.
• Attend and present at community events.
• Assist with maintaining data in the SDP Master List
• Assist in completion of SDAC report.
• Attend self-determination meetings with community partners including SDAC and DDS hosted meetings.
• Develop and conduct training for IFs and FMS agencies on SARC’s procedures associated with DDS directives.
• Attend meetings with FMS and IF agencies as needed to address any issues or barriers preventing participants from accessing SDP.
• Attend SDP IPP meetings with SDP specialists as needed to provide support.
• Conduct training for the traditional units on SDP process and policy.
• Conduct SDP introductory meetings with traditional case managers and participants/families interested in the SDP who require support regarding the SDP transition.
• Provide technical support for transition support POS (099 /FTS).
• Transfers: Ensure all SDP documentation- budgets, spending plans and amendments etc.- are in LF and Sandis fields are updated prior to DM final review.
• Provide technical support to SDP Specialists when cases first transfer to the unit.
• Assist SDP manager to review and evaluate SDP budgets and spending plans.
• Supervisor to the SDP secretary.
• Provide ongoing training and directions to the SDP secretary.
• Develop training materials including flyers, spreadsheets, and presentations to educate SARC staff, service providers, and community members on the SDP.
• Management of unit secretary to ensure documentation is properly uploaded to the LF database in a timely manner and in preparation for agency/DDS audits.

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:

A comprehensive knowledge of self-determination program, policy, regulations and implementation process. Additionally, individual musthave 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. This supervisor must have the 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.