Support Living Specialist

• Design, coordinate, and implement an overall specialized system of supported living options as well as the development of an evaluation process for follow-up and ongoing monitoring of programs
• Acts as liaison to local providers of supported living services, and serves as communication link between the Agency and the providers.
• Acts as liaison to the Department of Developmental Services for issues regarding supported living services.
• Create Cost comparison spreadsheets WHAT IS THIS?
• Analyze and apply existing and proposed statutes and regulations,
• Draft revisions to Agency policies and guidelines and works with DDS to implement revised policies
• Participate in the RFP for potential new housing providers
• Implements internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community regarding supported living services initiatives.
• Facilitate communications at all levels to solve problems and participate in planning of proactive solutions
• Coordinates supported living services for people supported with various community partners. DOESN'T THE SOCIAL WORKERS REALLY DO THIS?
• Sets priorities, organizes workload, manages relevant contracts with community partners, and meets agreed upon deadlines.
• Shares related information and articles to staff and stakeholders as appropriate
• Draft written comments on proposed regulations
• Advise others on trends occurring within SLS
• Develops new housing resources
• Negotiate rates
• Recruit, screen, evaluate and contract with vendors
• Establish start-up budgeting and billing procedures
• Presents periodic updates to Board of Directors and Senior Management on housing initiatives.
• Attends Board, Service Providers and providers and meetings with Individuals Supported as needed.
• Coordinates with case management and administration staff regarding authorization of supported living services and service changes.
• Provides training to new employees and consults with staff regarding housing options.
• Contributes to Individual Service Plans for people supported who currently participates in housing services
• Responds to questions related to SLS regulations and interpretation of the regulations
• Prepares and sends required reports related to Supported Living Services within the Agency's community
• May act as a witness in appeals
• Conducts New Hire and other training relevant to function to staff and community.
• Provides updates on related Performance Contract Measures as requested.
• Implements internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community regarding supported living services initiatives.
• Facilitate communications at all levels to solve problems and participate in planning of proactive solutions
• Serve as liaison to community organization including local government housing departments, non-profit housing development corporations, families/consumer groups interested in residential development
• Presents supported living services information to people supported, families, service providers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act

• Master's degree in Social Work or related human services field
• 2+ years in social services
• Experience in interpretation of policies, procedures, legislation and regulations pertaining to particular programs, including Regional Center Systems and Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act desired
• Budget creation and management, preferably as it pertains to Title XVII
• Negotiation
• Working with families from diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Public speaking, presentation, coaching and written communication.
• Applying existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Managing high level, multi-year organizational change.
• Policy development and project management.
• Apply independent judgment in critical situations.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Problem identification and analysis
• Regional center experience and/or knowledge of program development, consultation and workshop coordination
• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

Demonstrates expertise in supported living services, policy development, and program management, with a strong focus on communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in budget management, negotiation, and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Master's Degree In Social Work
• Policy Development
• Budget Creation And Management
• Negotiation
• Public Speaking

• Program Development
• Policy Interpretation
• Project Management
• Statute Analysis
• Cost Comparison Analysis
• Contract Management
• Training Development
• Performance Measurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Crisis Management

• Communication
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