Social Worker
San Jose, CA, United States
Job Summary: While maintaining good public relations and implementing the goals and vision of the regional center, this position is responsible for providing and coordinating services to consumers 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:
Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments
Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determination
Coordinates the Person Centered Planning process with consumers and their families
Develops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start.
Counsels consumers concerning identification and achievement of personal goals
Advocates with consumers/families to assure provision of needed services
Initiates and follows up on referrals to existing community resources
Identifies areas of unmet needs
Performs tasks which relate to fiscal and accountability requirements
Provides assistance to existing and in the development of new community services
Develops and facilitates support groups for consumers and/or their families
Completes all required caseload documentation
Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
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
Knows Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirements
Knows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districts
Intervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually effect stability
Monitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations
Performs annual and quarterly visits as required.
Monitors day programs to assure quality programming
Evaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties.
Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or a related field from an accredited college or a Bachelors Degree in Social Work plus four years of experience. The specific field of study for the Bachelors Degree and the post Bachelors 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: 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 clients behalf. 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 drivers license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.