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Social Worker
Work Hours: Full-Time
Primary Location: Temecula
Salary: $68,640
Education: Master's in Social Work or Related Field - Required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
TMI’s Primary Purpose
TMI is dedicated to assisting children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live, work, and participate in their community. Employees have the rewarding opportunity to support our clients in their daily lives and help them achieve full inclusion within their community. TMI believes the three cornerstones of a strong life foundation include living as independently as possible, real work for real pay, and a safe and caring home. Join the TMI family and experience the gratification that comes from helping others live a fulfilling life they love!
Job Specific Essential Duties
- Perform case management duties including timely completion of required documentation and maintenance of confidential client files. Ensure TMI database is accurate and current.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary/planning team.
- Meet regulatory meeting compliance and provide support services in accordance with client level of care and funding requirements. Attend additional meetings as necessary (IPP, medical, psychiatric, school, etc.).
- Develop and implement all required documentation to include quarterly reports, incident reports, and continuation of service reports according to established deadlines.
- Submit Individualized Family Support Plans (30-Day, Q4, and annual) to program director for review by the 10th of the following month in which the meeting is required.
- Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed (visual schedules, reward systems, social stories, etc.)
- Participate in the development of a circle of support, both paid and unpaid, to build relationships with family, friends, neighbors, and other community members.
- Develop and expand client’s participation in integrated community activities.
- Support client’s choices and interests by identifying and implementing preferred activities.
- Serve as a liaison to client’s family, the Regional Center, and other public service agencies.
- Coordinate and consult with staff, placement agency, funding sources, schools, and families to ensure effective implementation of recommended program and services.
- Provide program training and guidance to Resource Parents in efforts to comply with licensing and approval requirements.
- Provide regular monitoring of regulations requirements including but not limited to: P&I Logs, Medication Logs, client confidential records, parent records, fire drills, and general safety inspections. Review and approve additional documentation on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
- Complete Resource Family home semi and annual checklist (Title 17).
- Participate in scheduled clinical meetings (2) per month.
- Participate in Family Support Services sponsored events.
- Participate in New Resource Parent Orientation & three-part training, every quarter.
- Complete PRO-ACT training to obtain and maintain up to date TMI PRO-ACT certification.
- Along with other daily general essential job duties
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
- Education: Master's degree in human services or related field
- Experience: 2 years working in social services or with people with disabilities
- Driving: 3 years driving experience;
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Generous 401(k) Employer Match
- Employee Discount Program (discounts at the SD Zoo, retail, dining, and much more!)
- Accrued Sick & Vacation Hours, along with Years of Service paid time off, and Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program with Prize-Winning Monthly Challenges
- Quarterly Cash Raffles
- Free Access to Newly Remodeled Fitness Center at the San Diego Office
- Employee Assistance Program
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Salary : $68,640
