* SCLARC offers a great benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision, Life Ins., LTD, AD&D, CalPERS Pension Plan, CalPERS 457, 401K Match, EAP, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedules.
Position Objective/Summary: Provides case management services for an assigned caseload. Works closely with consumers and/or their families. Communicates with staff, vendors and the community. Organizes and resolves work-related situations.
General Statement of Functions: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Contacts assigned consumers and documents; contacts according to established SCLARC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policy, and completes required documentation. Prepares case transfers as needed. Attends all unit, division, supervision, staff and in-service training meetings as required. Attends all Planning Team meetings at primary programs and any other consumer related special meetings/hearings (e.g. SCAN, court, IEPs/IFSPs staffings, mental health, governmental/community agencies, placement, etc.) as required. Handles officer-of-the-day (OD) duties as required. Handles confidential information and adheres to Welfare and Institution (W&I) codes. Consults with appropriate specialists regarding the service needs of consumers. Maintains effective working relationships with top management, peers and staff. May act as Program Manager in his/her absence.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualification Required For This Position: Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS/BSW or MA/MS/MSW degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Special Education or related field required plus two years of professional experience working with developmentally disabled consumers. Case management experience required to provide services to special needs population. Qualified candidates must have good client interview skills, assessment skills, and excellent interpersonal skills, and be available to make community contacts. Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. Valid California driver license and proof of auto insurance required.