Case Manager, Transition

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

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 individuals transitioning from school age to adult age services 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 for individuals and their families
• Develops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start.
• Counsels' individuals concerning identification and achievement of personal goals
• Transitions individuals from school age to adult age services typically a stable day program or job is established.
• Advocates with individuals / 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 requirements
• Provides assistance to existing and in the development of new community services
• Completes all required caseload documentation
• Develops expertise in accessing generic resources
• Assures that all individuals 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 - individuals who reside in various districts
• Intervenes effectively in crisis situations to eventually effect stability
• Monitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulations
• Coordinates and facilitates annual and quarterly visits as required with vendors, and IDT members.
• May attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Works in collaboration with vendors, school districts, and community partners.
• Monitors day programs to assure quality programming
• Evaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties.
• Understands role as a mandated reporter.
• Conducts required home visits and meetings in various settings

Requirements :

Education / Experience : A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work plus four years of relevant experience, is required. The specific field of study for the Bachelor's Degree and the post-Bachelor's years of experience may be waived by the Executive Director if necessary to meet a special need of the agency, such as providing 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 client's 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 driver's license and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent transportation.

MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL SPEAKING!