SDP CSC Lead Training Specialist Job Santa Clarita area,California USA,Healthcare

Position: SDP CSC Lead Training Specialist - Job# 1048

Overview

CONSUMER SERVICE COORDINATOR SELF DETERMINATION PROGRAM (SDP) LEAD TRAINING SPECIALIST

The Organization

NLACRC is a private, non-profit agency contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

SCOPE
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Provides information, advocacy, and case management stabilization services for consumer participants of the Self-Determination Program (SDP).

SUPERVISION
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Receives general supervision from Consumer Services Supervisor/Manager.

Examples of Duties

These are examples of the types of duties that may be performed. Additional duties may be added.

Establish the individual budget, associated spending plan, and case management services to consumers registering and/or participating in Self-Determination Program services, including coordination and facilitation of individual program planning to identify SDP-specific outcomes and supports.

Assist participants with the transition in and out of the SDP.

Assist in the transfer of funds originally distributed to any budget category to another budget category or categories, as identified in statute and/or regulation.

If selected as an Independent Facilitator by the participant, assist in the person-centered planning process and the development of the SDP-based IPP. Be an active participant/advocate in the decision-making process as related to the development of the individual budget, assessment of short-term and long-term needs, access and coordination of participant-selected services and supports to meet those needs as identified in the consumer’s IPP.

Documentation, completing forms and reports in accordance with regulations and NLACRC policies and procedures.

Work with Independent Facilitators and Financial Management Services providers who can assist with person-centered planning process, payments and provide employee-related services.

Initiate and respond to consumer, family, service provider, and outside agency communications on topics including but not limited to SDP-related service eligibility and SDP-related problem resolution.

Schedule and attend interdisciplinary meetings with individuals served, family members, service providers, advocates, etc.

May require re-training staff on needed areas that will be identified.

Shadow and coach CSCs in the field when planning and conducting meetings.

Assist in addressing issues specific to service delivery and program planning including assessing service provision within SDP.

May be asked to perform other tasks/activities to ensure that applicable timelines, performance measures and customer service goals are met.

Identify barriers to service delivery and implement culturally sensitive strategies that embody empathy, trust, and respect; comfortable working in underserved and non-traditional office settings to meet our community needs.

Employment Guidelines

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services field and two years of related experience. A Master’s degree in a related subject may be substituted for experience.

This position is non-exempt, and may be located in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and/or the Antelope Valley offices, and requires travel to all offices and throughout and outside of the catchment area, as appropriate.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of family systems and appreciation for person-centered planning and thinking, empowering individuals to achieve their goals. Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of an interdisciplinary team, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. Proficiency with basic bookkeeping/services budgeting concepts.

3 years of Regional…


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