Service Coordinator/Early Start

Job Description

Job Description

*SCLARC offers a great benefit package which includes Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Ins., LTD, AD&D, CalPERS Pension Plan, CalPERS 457, 401K Match, EAP, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, Paid Holidays, and Flexible Schedules.

Position Objective/Summary:  Provides case management services for an assigned caseload.  Works closely with consumers and/or their families.  Communicates with staff, vendors and the community.  Organizes and resolves work-related situations.

Minimum Qualification Required For This Position:  Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Internships and/or training level employee may have less requirements.  Must have two years of early intervention experience 0-3 years of age.

General Statement of Functions:  Contacts assigned consumers and documents; contacts according to established SCLRC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policy, and completes required documentation.  Prepares case transfers as needed.  Attends all unit, division, supervision, staff and in-service training meetings as required.  Attends all Planning Team meetings at primary programs and any other consumer related special meetings/hearings (e.g. SCAN, court, IEPs/IFSPs staffing's, mental health, governmental/community agencies, placement, etc.)  as required.  Handles offer-of-the-day (OD) duties as required.  Handles confidential information and adheres to Welfare and Institution (W&I) codes.  Consults with appropriate specialists regarding the service needs of consumers.  Maintains effective working relationships with top management, peers and staff.  May act as Program Manager in his/her absence.