Service Coordinator – 1:25 Ratio - Intensive Case Management Unit

Alta California Regional Center, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability

Pre-tax benefits

CalPERS pension plan

Résumé du poste

Alta California Regional Center, Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Service Coordinator to deliver intensive case management, advocacy, and community deflection for individuals with developmental disabilities with complex needs.

The role involves managing a caseload up to 25, coordinating Program Plans, and serving as an advocate with community agencies. Travel within the Sacramento region may be required to support clients and providers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field; demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills; and have strong time management and organization skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide case management services in the Intensive Case Management Unit.
• Maintain a maximum caseload ratio of 1:25 as required by law.
• Participate in developing and monitoring Program Plans; advocate for clients with community agencies and the criminal justice system.
• Assist co-workers with special projects, coverage, and on-call duties; travel within Sacramento County and surrounding areas as needed.

Connaissances

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Description du poste

THE ORGANIZATION

Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a non-profit agency under contract to the State of California and for 50 years has provided the coordination of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ACRC employs approximately 900+ persons working out of eight offices in a ten-county area. ACRC is one of 21 Regional Centers in California.

COMPENSATION

The below is dependent upon experience and education.

• Service Coordinator I: $24.80 - $28.69/hr.
• Service Coordinator II: $27.34 - $31.64/hr. (must possess 5 years of experience working in a Regional Center as a Service Coordinator)
• Service Coordinator IIIB: $29.10 - $33.68/hr. (must possess a master's degree and 1-year social work experience)
• Service Coordinator IIIA: $32.13 - $37.18/hr. (must a possess a master's degree and 2-years post-masters experience)

Note: Master's degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Sociology or closely related field.

The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors including skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

THE POSITION AND JOB SUMMARY

ACRC is seeking a Service Coordinator in the Intensive Case Management Unit in our Sacramento office. This position will provide case management services, community deflection, and advocacy for persons with developmental disabilities with complex needs. This position will have a maximum caseload ratio of 1:25 per legislative requirements for the purpose of providing intensive case management to a population of high acuity clients within the I/DD community. The successful candidate for this position will provide monthly face-to-face monitoring visits and fulfill monthly reporting requirements of Community Crisis Homes (CCH). Typical duties include assisting Clients/their circle of support in acquiring and maintaining assessed supports and services by participating in the development of Program Plans and monitoring and revising these plans as necessary; serving as an advocate for the client with community agencies and the criminal justice system; providing consultation to staff to prevent State Developmental Center admissions; tracking, analyzing, and identifying trends in relevant data; completing all required forms, documentation, and reports in accordance with regulations and ACRC policies and procedures; assisting co-workers with special projects, unique problems, vacation, and sick relief; providing emergency on-call services when required; and performing other duties as assigned. This position serves the geographic area of Sacramento County and surrounding counties. This position will require travel that may be outside of ACRC's catchment area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Extensive sitting at workstation, in meetings, and in vehicle (50%+ of time); Frequent standing and walking; Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate standard office equipment, such as computer, keyboard and mouse, copier, scanner, etc.; Hearing and vision corrected to normal range for operation of standard office equipment, transcription of documents and administration of electronic records; Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and stretching; Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. while moving paperwork, supplies, and other office materials; Ability to independently visit off site locations (i.e. client, group, residential and day programs, etc.); Occasional travel outside of catchment area of distances of 100+miles.

SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING BENEFITS

ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include:

• 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance for employees plus dependents
• 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage
• 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage
• flexible benefits pre-tax spending program
• CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities.

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 17-22 annual vacation days
• 12 annual sick days
• 15 paid holidays
• Longevity leave
• Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.

Many of our employees participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field; demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills; and have strong time management and organization skills. One year of professional experience in social work or a related field (preferably in the field of developmental disabilities) is preferred. Other requirements and qualifications may apply.

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