Service Coordinator

Harbor Regional Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 57,013 - 68,786; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Regional Center in Torrance, California is seeking a Service Coordinator to provide service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and monitoring of services. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field with at least 1 year of experience is required. Strong interpersonal and time-management skills are essential. The starting salary range is between $57,013 and $68,786, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of post BA/BS paid work experience.
• Experience with child and family assessment services or similar.
• Bilingual in multiple languages preferred (Chinese, Spanish, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Conduct individual and family assessments.
• Plan and evaluate appropriate services and support.

Skills

Understanding of family systems and human dynamics

Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and cooperatively

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field

Related master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Virtual CHART

Zoom and other video conferencing platforms

Job description

Under the direction of a Client Services Manager, Service Coordinators are responsible for providing service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to enable them to participate in family and community life as fully as possible and to do so pursuant to the provisions of the Lanterman Act as well as the policies established by the Harbor Regional Center Board of Trustees.

• Individual and family assessment and needs identification.
• Planning for provision of appropriate services and support.
• Evaluation and monitoring of service delivery and advocacy.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of family systems and human dynamics.

Familiarity with the prevailing philosophy in the field of developmental disabilities.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services field and at least 1 year post BA/BS paid work experience. A related master’s degree is preferred.

Not less than 1 year experience working in programs offering child and family assessment services, case management/service coordination, family support and referral services, or similar services.

Preferred but not required- bilingual in Chinese, French, American Sign Language, German, Japanese, Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Current California driver’s license and State required insurance required if using personal vehicle on Center business and a driving record acceptable to the organization and/or its insurance carrier.

Environment/Physical Activity

The service coordinator is in a non-confined setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. The environment for this position is most­ly clean and comfortable but may include some minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. In addition, the service coordinator spends time at client homes and other community facilities. The service coordinator may be exposed to clients and their families who may become volatile or emotional.

Computer software may include any or all of the following:

• Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Virtual CHART
• Zoom and other video conferencing platforms.

Starting Salary Range: $57,013 – $68,786