- Meets with the applicant/family/guardian within a 15 working day period and reviews submitted materials
- Obtain the completed application form from applicant and/or family (or assist in completion of form)
- Clarify the request for services and the needs of applicant/family
- Review and analyze available data; identify barriers and opportunities in applicants' developmental objectives and plans
- Provide information regarding Golden Gate Regional Center and services available
- Interview for purposes of obtaining social, emotional, developmental, and familial information to form social diagnosis
- Work with applicants to assess needs, preferences, and life choices
- Confirm any immediate needs and provides referrals for any necessary interventions or services
- Completes Social Assessment report
- Schedule and coordinate meetings with team and applicants
- Obtain necessary information to complete Applicant Developmental Evaluation Report (CDER)
- Obtain any additional signed Release of Information forms for additional data base material
- Submit completed application packet and completed Releases of Information to the Office Assistant – Intake
- Obtain or collect information or data for use by interdisciplinary team
- Coordinate assessment team's completion of the CDER at the time of eligibility determination
- Provides information and referrals for applicants who are not eligible for agency services
- Research available community resources and services
- Develop a plan to meet personal goals
- Research available community resources and services
- Provide intake services as needed
- Provide crises management as needed
- Review and ensure that the applicants receive appropriate services from existing community resources
- Empower applicants and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available
- Advocate for applicants as needed in unique circumstances
- Provide outreach services as assigned
- Act as an advocate with applicant/family to assure receipt of entitled services and to assure applicants rights are honored, particularly in relation to SSA/SSI and Medicare
- Review and ensure that the applicants receive appropriate services from existing community resources
- Empower applicants and their families to fully participate in coordinating and utilizing the resources available
- Advocate for applicants as needed in unique circumstances
- 4. Provide outreach services as assigned
- Maintain applicant records, Case and Title XIX Progress notes as required
- Prepare written and verbal reports
- Miscellaneous paperwork
- Participate in staff and other internal meetings and task forces as assigned
- Participate in community meetings and activities
- Assist community resources in improving the quality of services to the disabled
- Identify community service needs or gaps and stimulate the development of such services
- Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned
- Maintain all applicant information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act
- Interviewing 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
- 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
- Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese preferred
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required
- Facilitate discussions and collaboration
- Gain enrollment by ensuring buy-in and cooperation of applicants, families, community agencies and peers
- Empower and guide applicants to take charge of own choices and to develop supports and resources
- Build partnerships and trust through collaboration, active listening, and an openness to new ideas
- Problem solve creatively to reach outcomes for applicants
- Willingness to support team members
- Information seeking and initiative
- Persistence and positive attitude
- Crisis management and decision making
- Respect and cultural awareness; effectively manage own reactions.
- Adaptability
- Local travel within the County of San Mateo
- 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.
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Social Worker - San Mateo, United States - Golden Gate Regional Center
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionSocial Worker - Assessment
San Mateo, CA.
Salary Range:
Bachelor's Degree: $58,083 - $69,700
Master's Degree: $64,008 - $76,810
Are you looking to make an impact and do work you are passionate about?
GGRC is committed to assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead lives of liberty and opportunity.
We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join the Assessment Department.
When you are considering a new job, it's normal to have tons of questions. Here are a few things we get asked all the time:
Where will I work?
This role offers a hybrid schedule giving you the opportunity to work within client's homes in the county of San Mateo, from our Regional Center offices and from the comfort of your own home.
What you'll Do
To lead the needs assessment of applicants (3 years and older) and their families.
Responsibilities
Initial Applicant Assessment
Case Management
̈ Coordinate and work with Forensic Social Worker on legal matters
̈ Educate applicants/families on available resources and support and on specific policies/programs such as Medicaid Waiver and Institutional Deeming
Advocacy
Reporting and Administration
Organizational Support
Requirements
Who You Are:
Skills
Education/Training
Competency Traits
Travel Required
Benefits
What are the benefits to working with GGRC?
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program that reimburses qualifying employees up to $10,000 per fiscal year.
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, 10 paid holidays, 4 personal holidays, 3 winter 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).
How to apply:
GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.
Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employees are required to have the Covid-19 vaccine unless they have a religious or medical exemption.