Service Coordinator I/Ii Children'S Bilingual Required #2119

Job Title: Service Coordinator I/II Children's Bilingual Required #****Job Summary:Within a team environment, provides person-centered consultation, advocacy, resource information and service coordination for people with developmental disabilities who require more involved and specialized assistanceService Coordinator I/II – Bilingual RequiredService Coordinator I (Entry Level)Those with less than one year of experience will not be expected to provide the specialized assistance needed for those listed below:Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to twoIndividuals in residential placement or livingNewly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivatedIndividuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical or forensicSelf-determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi-Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process.Those with less than 1 year of experience will also receive the needed support in completing required HCBS Waiver certifications and documentation.Individual Service and Supports Managers will serve as the QIDP and must sign the documentation for all individuals on the HCBS waiver for the first year while the service coordinator acquires the needed experience in working with people with developmental disabilities.Service Coordinator IISpecific Job Duties:Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and doing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend meetings in the community as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, includingSchools, recreational options and local supportSupportive Employment/Habilitation funded dayLocal agencies (C.C.S., Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi-Cal, IHSS).Specialist physicians/ specialists (speech therapist,T./P.T.).Coordinate and secure TCRC funded services, including:Behavior services, training for independent living, supportiveOut-of-home placement, in home and out-of homeInfant and adult dayDurable medical equipment and specialized services, non-Medi-Cal funded services.Primary Job Functions:Conduct strength-based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members.Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and supportDesign, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timelyFacilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services andDevelop and maintain a network of vendors and communityProvide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services andUse effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.Demonstrate an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community based outcomes.Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted.Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention andDemonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefitDemonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy.Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a teamDevelop and maintain good relationships with communityParticipate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences and other job-related agency approved events.Conduct all activities in a professional and ethicalAdditional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Knowledge of developmental disabilitiesAwareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programsProblem-solving abilityAbility to make verbal and written presentations to groupsOrganizational and time management skillsAbility to work independently and within a teamResponsive to supervisionAble to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a Human Services or relatedA valid California driver's license and transportation, or acceptable substitute, is required for this position.Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but notAble to read/speak/write Spanish and English requiredPhysical Requirements:Position requires the ability to work independently.Must possess mobility 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 in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator.Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer.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 lbs.and infrequently up to 20 lbs.The position 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 an essential function of the position.Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Bargaining UnitStarting Salary: Service Coordinator IStarting salary: $***** – $***** (full range: $***** – $*****)Service Coordinator IIBachelor's degree: Starting Salary: $*****-$***** hourly (full range $*****-$*****)Master's degree: Starting Salary: $*****-$***** hourly (full range $*****-$*****)+$110 biweekly bilingual stipendLocation: Santa Maria#J-*****-Ljbffr