Intake Coordinator Bilingual

Intake Coordinator Bilingual Required - 1912

Tri-Counties Regional Center is hiring an Intake Coordinator, Bilingual (English & Spanish), for the next 25 applicants.

Under general supervision, the Intake Coordinator interviews and screens prospective individuals over age 3 for services; makes referrals to private and public service agencies as appropriate; conducts social assessment; gathers information and arranges diagnostic evaluations needed to determine eligibility; ensures compliance with statutory requirements, including time requirements, through intake.

• Interview and screen prospective individuals over age 3 for services.
• Complete the intake process, ensuring compliance with timelines, statutes, and regulations.
• Gather collateral information and request records to assist in eligibility determinations.
• Arrange for diagnostic evaluations for the determination of eligibility.
• Conduct and write intake assessment.
• Conduct, at minimum, one face‑to‑face visit with the applicant, and if applicable their family.
• Ensure letters of acceptance/denial, Notice of Proposed Action (if applicable), and statement of eligibility are completed.
• Present cases for eligibility determination in core staffing meetings with clinical staff.
• Complete Client Development Evaluation Report (CDER).
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case management notes (Title 19 notes).
• Maintain knowledge base and written materials regarding Lanterman Act laws and regulations.
• Provide referrals and resource information to community agencies.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programs.
• Problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Responsive to supervision.
• Able to understand and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• ICF‑DD experience, QMRP.
• Ability to read/speak/write English and Spanish fluently.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social work, 2 years of case management experience required.
• 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation.
• Able to travel to any location at any time.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Adequate manual dexterity and coordination for operation of a computer and other standard office equipment is required. The ability to sit at a workstation for long periods, read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material such as reports and regulations, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail are daily requirements. The ability to travel to another work‑site location is absolutely required.

The ability to stand, sit or walk for moderate distances on uneven terrain is also required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and infrequently up to 20 lbs. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Each of these physical tasks is an essential function of the position.

Full‑time, Bargaining, Non‑Exempt

Starting Salary: $32.63 – $35.97 per hour.

Full Salary Range: $32.63 – $40.85 per hour.

+$110 biweekly bilingual stipend.

Fillmore, California