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Service Coordinator Adult (ages 23 and on)- Modesto

VALLEY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL CENTER • Full-time • Modesto, California • 12m ago

Job Details

MODESTO BRANCH - MODESTO, CA

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

General Statement of Duties: Under direction of the Program Manager, the Service Coordinator will participate in the assessment of the needs of consumers who are developmentally disabled. As facilitator of the Interdisciplinary (ID) team, the Service Coordinator will develop, implement, and coordinate a program plan for each consumer. The Service Coordinator will project and advocate the legal, civil, and service rights of consumers who are developmentally disabled, and perform related work as required.

Working Condition and Physical Requirement:

The majority of duties are performed in the office and out in the community.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel locally and out of town regularly.
The ability to sit at a work station for up to 5 hours at a time.
Frequent standing and walking throughout offices, service provider facilities and other agencies.
Adequate manual dexterity and coordination to operate standard office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, etc.)
Excellent oral and written skills are essential.
The ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds.

Key Responsibilities Essential Functions

Provide advocacy, education, crisis, intervention, and other support for families and consumers. Serve as liaison to care homes, day programs, supported living agencies, schools, and other community agencies or service providers as designated.
Collect, synthesize, and report consumer statistical data as requested, including state surveys, internal surveys, and community agency surveys.
Participate on internal and external committees for purposes including public education, improving internal agency functions and promoting positive communication with external agencies.
Participate in in-service and out-service training to increase knowledge and skills in the field of developmental services and other related areas.
Serve as Officer of the Day (OD) and on After Hours Response System (AHRS) as assigned. AHRS is voluntary.
Perform other non-management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and one (1) year related experience, OR Bachelor's degree in a non-human service related field and three (3) years experience providing training or direct services to persons with developmental disabilities in a setting such as day program, special education, or residential setting OR RN License and two (2) years related experience. All driving positions are required to meet our driver acceptability criteria.

Compensation: $23.78 - $33.46 per hour

VMRC supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for all staff. We have a zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment in our agency.Likewise, Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is committed to complying with all laws that protect qualified individuals with disabilities.