FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR

Supervisor, Social Worker - Self Determination Program
Starting Salary Range: $75,518 - $90,621
GGRC is looking to hire a Supervisor Social Worker for our Self Determination Program to provide training, advocacy, service arrangements and carry out administrative functions in relation to the participants of the self-determination program. To monitor Self Determination Program (SDP) and report progress per the Self-Determination Program guidelines. To provide support and internal consultation on SDP to the ongoing social work unit on an as needed basis. To collaborate with and support GGRC’s Self Determination Local Advisory Committee, as well as GGRC’s fiscal and resource development units.
This position will be based out of our office in San Rafael in a hybrid schedule. Local travel within the Counties of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties will be required. Very occasional statewide travel to sites throughout California. Access to reliable transportation permitting travel to and between many different locations throughout the day in order to perform the outlined responsibilities of the position.
Responsibilities
Be the main point of contact person for questions and training related to the self-determination program both internally (with Social Work, Fiscal, Resource Development, Administration, etc.) and externally (with DDS, the Self Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDLAC), individuals and families)
Initiates and responds to individuals and family supported, service provider, and outside agency communications on topics including service eligibility, service standards, methods, generic agency programs and problem solution
Works collaboratively with clients, families and others to develop program plans, and monitors program results
Provides advocacy services and trains individuals and families in advocacy issues
Maintains required case records including funding and billing records and produces reports as required
Engages in Person-Centered program planning meetings with individuals/families/independent facilitators/service providers to develop Individual Program Plans and individual budgets
Acts as primary GGRC staff support and partner to the SDLAC and its members. Attends monthly SDLAC meeting.
Adheres to monitoring requirements and completes progress reports, including to DDS
Completes funding of related SDP budget with pertinent report completion
May function as an Independent Facilitator (IF) and will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of service delivery and progress per Self Determination Program guidelines
Provides community information and advocacy related to Self Determination Program, including providing, updating and monitoring content on GGRC’s Self Determination Webpage. Responds to View email address on click.appcast.io emails from community members and others.
Perform other duties as assigned
Serve as back up to Social Workers as needed
Participate in the Supervisory On-Call rotation on a voluntary basis
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.
Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related human services field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Valid Clinical License at time of hire and ability to maintain license in good standing preferred
• 4+ years post-Master’s work with increasing responsibility
• 2+ years Regional Center Experience

Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of agency policy and procedures
Training and facilitation
Interview techniques to ensure person centered planning
Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of counseling individuals
Knowledge of normal and abnormal individual and group behavior, human growth and development of family relationships
Knowledge of community structure and organization and how to intervene constructively on client’s behalf
Ability to maintain case records in a clear and concise manner
Written communication: ability to develop standard business communications, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
Oral communication: ability to convey complex information and ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner

Ability to operate basic office equipment
Basic familiarity with MS Word®, MS Excel®, MS PowerPoint®, MS Outlook® or similar software applications
Competency Traits
Provide team with direction and purpose focused on client outcomes and values
Plan and project manage
Coach and support staff by making self accessible and providing real-time feedback
Creative problem solving with staff
Address performance and hold people accountable
Demonstrate respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions
Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening and an openness to new ideas
Create strategic networks and relationships in community to support in reaching client outcomes
Understand and effectively react/adapt to multiple and competing priorities on the job; use knowledge and expertise to focus on key job outcomes
Desired Qualifications
~ Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage
10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:
13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education
What makes GGRC so special?
GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.
GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).
Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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