Social Worker II Early Childhood

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 assistance.

• Students in active transition due to graduating from school in one to two years.
• Individuals in residential placement or living independently.
• Newly eligible individuals, transfers from other Regional Centers, and reactivated cases.
• Individuals with dual diagnosis, and cases requiring clinical expertise.
• Self‑determination and Medicaid Waiver cases, Social Security/Medi‑Cal problems that require assistance with advocacy and appeal process.

• Support individuals we serve by maintaining regular contact and performing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Program Plans (IPP).
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) staffings and attend community meetings as needed including Individual Education Plan (IEP) and day program meetings.
• Provide information and referral to generic services and resources in the community, including:
  • Schools, recreational options and local support groups.
  • Supportive Employment/Habilitation funded day programs.
  • Local agencies (C.C.S., Dept. Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medi‑Cal, IHSS).
  • Specialist physicians/specialists (speech therapist, O.T./P.T.).
• Coordinate and secure TCRC funded services, including:
  • Behavior services, training for independent living, supportive living.
  • Out‑of‑home placement, in‑home and out‑of‑home respite.
  • Infant and adult day programs.
  • Durable medical equipment and specialized services, non‑Medi‑Cal funded services.

• 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 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.
• Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources.
• Use 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 and support.
• Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs.
• Demonstrate 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 team member.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives.
• Participate 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 ethical manner.
• Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time.

• 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.
• Ability to read/speak/write Spanish and English required.

• 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 experience in case management within a related field.
• 1 year experience with individuals with…