Enhanced CPP Service Coordinator #2167
Tri-Counties Regional Center, Oxnard, CA, United States
Service Coordinator / Enhanced Caseload
Department:
Community Development
Reports To:
Community Placement Plan Manager
Location:
Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties
Classification:
Full-Time, Bargaining Unit, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Starting Salary:
$31.90 - $35.16 Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$31.90 - $39.89 Hourly
Job Summary
Serve as the Agency’s Service Coordinator who serves individuals newly placed in the community from Developmental Centers (first 12 months in the community, or until stable). Provides consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination to these individuals. Anticipated caseload for this position should be 20 to 35 cases, although the state’s limit is 45 cases. Considerable driving required. Reports to the Community Placement Plan Manager.
Primary Functions
Conducts strength-based assessments which communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
Involve consumer and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.
Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
Provides relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, which consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Participation on IDT (interdisciplinary team), required by 1039 & 391, "Service Coordinators must be part of IDT", including participation with IPP planning and transition planning.
All Special Incident Reports must be called into the Developmental Center Staff, these verbal reports of incidents should be recorded in the T19 notes, as well as written notices filed in the individual’s chart. SIRs involving a death must be reported to DDS as well.
To advocate for individuals to reside in the least restrictive environment per regulations in the Lanterman Act, to assist with identifying needed services to continue to reside in the least restrictive environment, and advocate for provision of such services, even if this may be against conservators wishes, per the Lanterman Act.
Effective verbal or written communication with individual, staff and family on a minimum quarterly basis or as requested.
Documentation of all interactions with individuals, family, staff and those involved with the individual in T19 notes.
To monitor court re-commitment dates, including 6500 and In re Hop (court commitments) and to follow up with attorney to ensure timely compliance with these and other legal matters.
To direct to the individual’s chart any information or pertinent legal documents on a individual following review of information.
Skill Requirements
Knowledge of developmental disabilities
Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs
Ability to access service delivery systems and operations
Awareness of public benefit programs
Problem-solving ability
Verbal and written presentations to groups
Ability to work independently
Team collaboration skills
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in human services field or a related area, or bachelor’s degree with 3 years of applicable experience.
Familiar with Community and Supported Living facilities
Familiar with Dual-Diagnosis and/or Mental Health issues
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation
Able to spend 30% – 50% of work time traveling. Overnight stays infrequent.
Desire strong documentation skills, including knowledge of Medical Waivers
Able to read/speak/write Spanish and English preferred
Physical Requirements
The position requires the ability to work independently and possess the mobility necessary 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 when preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision to read correspondence, statistical data, and computer screens. 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 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds. The position also 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 considered an essential function of the position.
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
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Department:
Community Development
Reports To:
Community Placement Plan Manager
Location:
Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties
Classification:
Full-Time, Bargaining Unit, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Starting Salary:
$31.90 - $35.16 Hourly
Full Salary Range:
$31.90 - $39.89 Hourly
Job Summary
Serve as the Agency’s Service Coordinator who serves individuals newly placed in the community from Developmental Centers (first 12 months in the community, or until stable). Provides consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination to these individuals. Anticipated caseload for this position should be 20 to 35 cases, although the state’s limit is 45 cases. Considerable driving required. Reports to the Community Placement Plan Manager.
Primary Functions
Conducts strength-based assessments which communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.
Involve consumer and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities.
Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner.
Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports.
Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies.
Provides relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills, which consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Participation on IDT (interdisciplinary team), required by 1039 & 391, "Service Coordinators must be part of IDT", including participation with IPP planning and transition planning.
All Special Incident Reports must be called into the Developmental Center Staff, these verbal reports of incidents should be recorded in the T19 notes, as well as written notices filed in the individual’s chart. SIRs involving a death must be reported to DDS as well.
To advocate for individuals to reside in the least restrictive environment per regulations in the Lanterman Act, to assist with identifying needed services to continue to reside in the least restrictive environment, and advocate for provision of such services, even if this may be against conservators wishes, per the Lanterman Act.
Effective verbal or written communication with individual, staff and family on a minimum quarterly basis or as requested.
Documentation of all interactions with individuals, family, staff and those involved with the individual in T19 notes.
To monitor court re-commitment dates, including 6500 and In re Hop (court commitments) and to follow up with attorney to ensure timely compliance with these and other legal matters.
To direct to the individual’s chart any information or pertinent legal documents on a individual following review of information.
Skill Requirements
Knowledge of developmental disabilities
Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs
Ability to access service delivery systems and operations
Awareness of public benefit programs
Problem-solving ability
Verbal and written presentations to groups
Ability to work independently
Team collaboration skills
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in human services field or a related area, or bachelor’s degree with 3 years of applicable experience.
Familiar with Community and Supported Living facilities
Familiar with Dual-Diagnosis and/or Mental Health issues
Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation
Able to spend 30% – 50% of work time traveling. Overnight stays infrequent.
Desire strong documentation skills, including knowledge of Medical Waivers
Able to read/speak/write Spanish and English preferred
Physical Requirements
The position requires the ability to work independently and possess the mobility necessary 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 when preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision to read correspondence, statistical data, and computer screens. 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 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds. The position also 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 considered an essential function of the position.
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
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