Social Worker

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 DevelopmentalDisabilities 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 assessmentsPresents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for eligibility determinationCoordinates the Person Centered Planning process with consumers and their familiesDevelops the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or the IFSP for Early Start.Counsels consumers concerning identification and achievement of personal goalsAdvocates with consumers/families to assure provision of needed servicesInitiates and follows up on referrals to existing community resourcesIdentifies areas of unmet needsPerforms tasks which relate to fiscal and accountability requirementsProvides assistance to existing and in the development of new community servicesDevelops and facilitates support groups for consumers and/or their familiesCompletes all required caseload documentationDevelops expertise in accessing generic resourcesAssures 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 serviceKnows Title 17 and Title 22 licensing and DDS requirementsKnows all resources that serve our consumers who reside in various districtsIntervenes effectively in crisis situations in order to eventually effect stabilityMonitors residential facilities in compliance with Title 17 regulationsPerforms annual and quarterly visits as required.Monitors day programs to assure quality programmingEvaluates conservatorship requests and submits reports to the appropriate parties.

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.