What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Social Work Coordinator (Unlicensed)- Service Coordinator position at Enriching Lives?
The Social Worker (Coordinator Emphasis) oversees the services provided to Individuals by developing & implementing the Individual Service Plan, setting up services & supports, monitoring the Family Home environment & overall quality of care, supporting Providers, and ensuring all internal & external policies and regulations are met.
Essential Job Functions
Individuals must be able to meet all essential functions, core competencies, and requirements of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to meet/perform these functions.
- Upholds the mission and vision of Enriching Lives and works with Individuals to assist them in achieving a well rounded life that they deem satisfying.
- Coordinates the development & implementation of the Individual Service Plan with the Planning Team based on the Quality of Life Outcomes (Choice, Relationships, Lifestyle, Health & Well Being, Rights, and Satisfaction) and in accordance with internal & external regulations and policies.
- Ensures provision of all medical, health, and ancillary services to Individuals in accordance with the Individual Service Plan and additional needs that arise.
- Arranges and/or ensures opportunities for relationship development and community activities based on Individual preference.
- Creates and maintains relevant documentation including the Individual Service Plan, Quarterly Reports, Progress Notes, Medical/Health Records, Incident Reporting, Provider Contracts/Documentation, and additional relevant documentation in accordance with all internal and external policies and regulations.
- Monitors and supports the Family Home Providers during home visits, meetings, and as needed in regards to provision of services to Individuals and the implementation of Individual Service Plans. Notifies management immediately of any material changes affecting the status of Individuals or Family Homes.
- Provides crisis management support and rotating on call coverage to Individuals& Providers.
- Provides excellent customer service and response timeliness to stakeholders such as Individuals, families, Regional Center, and Family Home Providers.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with all Individuals, families, funding sources and regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and monitors their satisfaction with services.
- Liaises with consultants such as behaviorists, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists to ensure service needs of Individuals are met.
- Participates in or conducts training as required.
- Assist Individuals with transportation and moving as needed.
- Functions as a Social Worker (Certification Specialist Emphasis) as required during development and transition stages.
- Performs other duties as assigned. May work on special assignments in addition to normal job functions.
Supervisory Requirements
None.
Education and/or Experience
Related bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or University plus one to two years related experience preferred; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employers of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Vision
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors, Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
First Aid and CPR certification, Valid driver’s license and insurance, driving record must meet state regulations and company policy.
Other Requirements
Safe and reliable vehicle. Ability to travel as required. Must meet all federal, state, and internal employment requirements including, but not limited to: Background checks and Physical/TB/Drug screening.
Physical Demand
Amount of Time
Stand
Under 1/3
Walk
Under 1/3
Sit
1/3 to 2/3
Reach Vertical
Under 1/3
Reach Horizontal
Under 1/3
Climb or Balance
Under 1/3
Twist
Under 1/3
Bend
Under 1/3
Squat
Under 1/3
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl
Under 1/3
Physical Intervention
Under 1/3
Talk or Hear
Over 2/3
Taste or Smell
Under 1/3
Type
Under 1/3
Drive
Under 1/3
Lifting Weight or Exerting Force
Amount of Time
Up to 10 Pounds
Under 1/3
Up to 25 Pounds
Under 1/3
Up to 50 Pounds
Under 1/3
Up to 100 Pounds
Under 1/3
More than 100 Pounds
Under 1/3
Working Environment
Amount of Time
Wet or Humid Conditions (Non-Weather)
Rarely
Work Near Mechanical Moving Parts
Rarely
Work in High, Precarious Places
Rarely
Fumes or Airborne Particles
Rarely
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals
Under 1/3
Outdoor Weather Conditions
Under 1/3
Extreme Cold (Non-Weather)
Rarely
Risk of Electrical Shock
Rarely
Work with Explosives
Rarely
Risk of Radiation
Rarely
Vibration
Rarely
Level of Noise
Moderate Noise: Business Office, Community, Residences