Job Summary: While providing leadership in carrying out the vision of the agency, this position is responsible for overseeing service coordinators. This is a key management position which has an essential role in supporting staff with case management and providing qualitative professional services to consumers, their families and the community.
Essential Job Functions:- Supervises, develops, plans the work of service coordinators involved in providing case management services to consumers and their families
- Develops performance objectives in collaboration with staff so that continuous improvement can occur
- Sets standards of accountability for staff in producing required case management documentation
- Supports staff toward effective utilization of time and resources
- Provides comprehensive training to new staff and ongoing training after the initial training period is over
- Serves as the agency representative who projects the vision of the regional center.
- Participates in and/or leads collaborative practice with various community agencies.
- Prepares and provides professional reports which relate to fiscal, case management and statistical accountability
- Assists in the development, implementation and review of agency goals, objectives, best practices, policies and procedures
- 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
- Organize the service coordinators workload to best support the clientele served.
- Is an expert on generic resources and develops this knowledge among the service coordinators
- Assures the monitoring of Early Start Vendors in keeping with Title 17
- Assures the development of consumer/family meetings
- Is knowledgeable about Title 17, Early /start Federal and State Regulations, and all Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations applicable to regional centers
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 Master's Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or a related field from an accredited college.
Two years of post Master's experience, of which two of those years must have been with the developmentally disabled.
Special Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of the agency; knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of the agency; knowledge of the principles, objectives and techniques of social work, individual and group behavior, human growth, development of family relationships; medical-psychosocial, socioeconomic factors affecting individuals and families. Knowledge of supervisory principles and how to delegate work and assignments, Computer Skills, Strong/effective written and verbal communication.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law or the ability to provide for independent transportation.
Salary Description
$8,437-$10,257 Monthly (depending on experience)
