Preschool Services Coordinator San Bernardino Preschool

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager is responsible for coordinating the services and support available to consumers as outlined in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. This position would provide services to consumers in the San Bernardino Preschool Central area, which includes driving to Fontana, Rialto, Bloomington, San Bernardino, Colton, and Grand Terrace. Mileage reimbursement for business travel is paid out on a monthly basis.

~$Guided by the agency’s and program’s mission statement and core values, under the direction of the Program Manager assume the daily Consumer Services Coordinator responsibilities.

• Pursuant to the State Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provide advocacy services to consumer and their family. Under the direction of the Program Manager do individual or family crisis intervention and appropriately documents activities.
• Coordinate consumer assessment including nursing, medical, psychological/developmental, education or vocational and others as needed. Upon request, provide complete case coordination coverage to any consumer whose Consumer Services Coordinator is absent.
• As assigned, serve Medicaid Waiver cases completing required documentation on a timely and thorough basis.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager, act as the program’s/regional center’s liaison to at least two community agencies, parent groups or programs: attend meetings, provide information about the program/regional center and act as a resource for that program.
• Under direction of the Program Manager in concert with Resource Development and Transportation Program and with the Quality Assurance Program, arrange for placement of consumers in residential facilities, and/or other programs as clinically indicated and approved by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager provide case coordination services to consumers in all levels of community care facilities.
• Keep Program Manager informed of the status of the caseload, community needs, community liaison activities, and unusual or difficult case situations.
• As assigned under the direction of the Program Manager act as the program sponsor for new employees by providing training in agency philosophy, mission, values, policy and procedures;
  Annually, lead or participate in at least one Quality Assurance evaluation or audit of a community care facility, a health care facility, or a day program.
• Successfully complete all assignments arising out of the agency’s Performance Contract.
• Daily, complete administrative requirements, Purchase of Service forms and Consumer File Record Documentation in accord with agency policies and procedures. Complete all requests for action including but not limited to, those related to Eligibility Review, SIR closures, and Quality Alerts on a timely basis. Prepare and present case for Compliance Review, Eligibility Review and other administrative case reviews.
• Complete Targeted Case Management (Title XIX) documentation accurately and on a timely basis, documenting all activity, including requests for services, and securing all possible units but in no event less than agency minimum set by management.
• Must be available to accept a transfer to another unit (age group and/or catchment area) as determined by the needs of Inland Regional Center.
• Daily, maintain an adequate skill level in interpersonal and community relationships.
• Perform as a member of a team, answering questions, sharing expertise and generally contributing to the efficiency and training of the team.
• Use office equipment appropriately and keep it in good repair. Handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities and new assignments.
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