Case Manager Santa Barbara or Ventura County (opens in a new tab) Posted 21 hours ago We have a current opening on our Santa Barbara or Ventura Counties teams for an Assistant Director, Services & Supports Job Title: Assistant Director, Services & Supports - Requisition #: 2178 Job Type: Management, Non-Bargaining Unit - Location: Santa Barbara or Ventura County Salary: Starting Salary: $113,226.00 - $126,813.00 annually Full Salary Range: $113,226.00 - $147,424.11 annually *Pay rate is based on level of experience equivalent to TCRC Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Referral program Flexible spending account Employee assistance program LCSW Supervision hours program Job Title: Assistant Director, Services & Supports Job Summary: Directs in a person-centered way the work of the Services & Supports Department in Ventura County. Directly supervises Services & Supports Managers. In conjunction with the Director of Services & Supports, will assume leadership and coordination responsibility for Person-Centered Planning initiatives and federal revenues mandated requirements. Will consider exceptions to the TCADD service polices, oversee any appeals, direct mediations or state level fair hearings, and represent TCRC to the community, partner organizations, individuals and families, public agencies, and Area Board IX. Specific Job Duties: Assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of managers in his/her work Hires, trains, directs, and evaluates Services & Supports managers Works independently and interdepartmentally to resolve service Represents the Services & Supports Managers he/she manages and/or TCRC in interagency problem resolution. Monitors case transfers both within TCRC and from other Regional Centers Participates in planning and developing agency policies and Communicates policies and procedure information to management and staff. Trains staff in policy application and Audits results for conformance. Considers exceptions to the TCADD service policies, oversees any appeals. Directs any informal hearings, mediations, appeals, or state level fair hearings. Compiles/prepares reports on activities. Participates in management group Represents the employees and/or TCRC in transactions with state and local agencies, service providers, individuals, families, and community groups. Work with Facilities/Purchasing Manager in design of new offices. May serve as staff support for committees of the Board of Directors. May be assigned to serve as acting Director of Services & Supports in the Director's of Services & Supports in the Director's absence. Insures area of responsibility stays within budget guidelines. Serves as a Strategic Plan Focus Leader and leads PCT in his/her area Attends and participates in monthly Directors meetings Additional duties as needed Primary Job Functions: Conduct strength-based assessments that communicate an understanding of the unique issues facing family members. Involve individuals we serve and family in all aspects of person-centered planning and support activities. Design, document, implement and monitor services and supports in a timely manner. Facilitate planning team progress, identifying outcomes, needed services and supports. Develop and maintain a network of vendors and community agencies. Provide relevant information and training about developmental disabilities, services and resources. Use effective communication and interpersonal skills that consistently respect children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of family/natural support and private/public resources and integrate these into service planning resulting in community based outcomes. Demonstrate an operative knowledge about developmental disabilities and how families are impacted. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of a variety of approaches to intervention and support. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of entitlement and benefit programs. Demonstrate an operative knowledge of the Tri-Counties Regional Center system, the legal system, individual civil rights and overall advocacy. Work in a cooperative and collaborative manner as a team member. Develop and maintain good relationships with community representatives. Participate in professional growth and development through attendance at in-service and other training activities, conferences and other job-related agency approved events. Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner. Additional or different functions may be assigned from time to time. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of developmental disabilities Knowledge of Regional Center service systems Awareness of entitlement and benefit programs and of public benefit programs Staff leadership and supervision Creative problem-solving ability Ability to make verbal and written presentations to groups Organizational and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication Works effectively with diverse groups Minimum Qualifications: Master's or Bachelor's degree in human services field or a related area, with 2 years of applicable experience in mental health or social Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Valid California driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle or equivalent means of transportation. Able to travel to any location at any time; Local and in-state travel is required. Education and Experience: Strongly prefer a Master's degree in social work or related field and license or license eligibility (LCSW, MFT). A Bachelor's degree and five years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Master's degree. Physical Requirements: Position requires the ability to work independently. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence, statistical data, and using the computer. Hearing and speech are required to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and infrequently up to 20 lbs. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. Each of these physical tasks is an essential function of the position. To apply for this job please visit tri-counties.hiringplatform.com.