Service Coordinator-Adult

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Regular Full Time Professional Visalia, Visalia, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $29.64 To $35.39 Hourly

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) is a private, non-profit corporation, funded by the State of California. At CVRC, our mission is to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and children at risk, to reach their goals. With offices in Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, we support over 36,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Central Valley, including Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and Kings counties.

We accomplish this by coordinating resources and collaborating with other agencies to develop the best services for individuals and families, valuing diversity, respecting individual rights and choices, and committing to excellence, honesty, and cost effectiveness in service delivery.

BENEFITS OF JOINING CVRC:

• Employer-paid medical plan options available for employees
• Employer-paid de ntal and vision coverage for eligible family members
• CalPERS Pension Retirement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D coverage options at group rates
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid holidays and longevity leave
• Flexible schedules, including 9/80 work week options with every other Friday off
• Telecommute opportunities for eligible positions after introductory period
• Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

Non-Exempt Full Time
Starting Pay: $29.63 – $35.38/hr.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Adult Unit Service Coordinator provides service coordination and advocacy services to adults (ages 22 and older) with developmental disabilities who are served by CVRC. Through a person-centered approach, Service Coordinators partner with individuals, families, providers, and community agencies to assess needs, coordinate services, develop and monitor Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and promote health, safety, independence, and quality of life throughout adulthood.

Successful Service Coordinators exercise sound judgment, take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships, value diverse perspectives, and advocate with integrity. They are committed to empowering people to thrive while ensuring services and supports align with each individual's goals, strengths, and preferences.

• Manages an assigned caseload of adults (ages 22 and older) with developmental disabilities to provide service coordination, advocacy, and person-centered planning services.
• Assists individuals served and their support teams in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individual Program Plans (IPPs) consistent with State and Federal laws, DDS requirements, and CVRC standards.
• Coordinates vendored, generic, and natural supports to assist individuals in achieving identified goals and maximizing independence, choice, and community participation.
• Manages finances for individuals when CVRC is payee, in collaboration with the Client Benefits Unit, to preserve and allocate resources to meet individual needs and coordinates with third-party payees when applicable.
• Prioritizes and responds to urgent needs of individuals and their support networks and appropriately documents activities, including Special Incident Reports (SIRs), health and safety concerns, hospitalization events, abuse or neglect concerns, housing crises, medical issues, legal matters, and financial concerns.
• Provides person-centered advocacy services and supports individuals in exercising informed choice, self-determination, and access to services and supports in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborates and consults with Clinical Services, healthcare professionals, service providers, conservators, family members, and community partners to evaluate needs and coordinate appropriate supports.
• Attends clinical meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
• Executes responsibilities of Officer of the Day, including responding to individuals, families, providers, and community inquiries; conducting assessments; triaging concerns; problem-solving; documentation; and follow-through.
• Identifies,…