Service Coordinator II Early Childhood #2192

TCRC; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 37,952 - 46,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Referral program

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

LCSW Supervision hours program

Job summary

TCRC in Oxnard is hiring a Service Coordinator II who will provide person-centered consultation and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves maintaining regular contact with clients, coordinating TCRC funded services, and conducting strength-based assessments.

Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in social or mental health services. Benefits include health insurance and various leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of social and/or mental health experience.
• Valid California driver’s license required.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered consultation and service coordination.
• Conduct strength-based assessments for families.
• Monitor services and supports in a timely manner.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental disabilities

Problem-solving ability

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field

Job description

We have a current opening on our Oxnard team for a Service Coordinator II

Job Title

Service Coordinator II Bilingual Required – Requisition #: 2192

Job Type

Full time, Bargaining Unit, Non-exempt, Hourly – Location: Oxnard

Salary

For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree: Starting Salary $27.55-$30.36 hourly; Full Salary Range $27.55-$33.53.

For candidates with a Master’s degree: Starting Salary $31.90-$35.16; Full Salary Range $31.90-$39.89.

Pay rate is based on level of experience equivalent to TCRC.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• LCSW Supervision hours program

Job Summary

Within a team environment, provides person‑centered consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination for people with developmental disabilities who require more involved and specialized assistance.

Specific Job Duties

1. Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
2. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend meetings in the community as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.
3. Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including:
   • Schools, recreational options and local support groups.
   • Supportive Employment/Habilitation funded day programs.
   • Local agencies (C.C.S., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).
   • Specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
4. Coordinate and secure TCRC funded services, including:
   • Behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living.
   • Out‑of‑home placement, in‑home and out‑of‑home respite.
   • Infant and adult day programs.
   • Durable medical equipment and specialized services, non‑Medi‑Cal funded services.

Primary Job Functions

1. Conduct strength‑based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
2. Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person‑centered planning and support activities.
3. Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
4. Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
5. Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
6. Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
7. Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
8. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community based outcomes.
9. Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.
10. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support.
11. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
12. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri‑Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.
13. Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member.
14. Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
15. Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in‑service and other training activities, conferences and other job‑related agency approved events.
16. Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner.
17. Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programs.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Responsive to supervision.
• Able to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of social and/or mental health experience.
• A valid California driver’s license and transportation or acceptable substitute, is required for this position.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

Position requires the ability to work independently. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer.

Hearing and speech are required to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. Each of these physical tasks is an essential function of the position.