Case Manager, Early Intervention Mandarin Speaking
Company: San Andreas Regional Center
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Join San Andreas
Regional Center – Where Every Role Matters. San Andreas Regional
Center (SARC) is one of 21 regional centers in California, funded
by the State and rooted in the values of the Lanterman Act. As a
community-based nonprofit, we are dedicated to supporting
individuals with developmental disabilities in living full,
independent, and inclusive lives. Join a diverse, mission-driven
team that is passionate about making a meaningful difference every
day. If you care deeply about equity, advocacy, and social impact—
SARC is the place for you. Job Summary: The Early Start Service
Coordinator at San Andreas Regional Center is responsible for
coordinating and facilitating services for infants and toddlers
with developmental delays and disabilities. This role involves
working closely with families, service providers, and
multidisciplinary teams to ensure that children receive the
necessary early intervention services and support to reach their
full potential. The Service Coordinator plays a key role in
improving the lives of children and their families through
assessment, planning, and ongoing support. Essential Job Functions:
The Early Start Service Coordinator collaborates in psychosocial
and developmental screening assessments in the home environment.
The Early Start Service Coordinator must demonstrate a strong
commitment to serving our community by being willing to travel
extensively within assigned catchment areas that SARC covers. The
Service Coordinator conducts vital home visits in diverse settings,
with a particular emphasis on the child and family's natural
environment. This approach fosters a more comprehensive
understanding of the unique needs and challenges that each family
faces, allowing us to tailor our support and interventions
effectively. Develops Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) in
collaboration with families and other professionals. Facilitate
communication and coordination among various service providers,
therapists, and specialists to ensure the child's overall
development and progress. ES Service Coordinator will develop,
implement, and coordinate an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
for each individual. Coordinate services for infants and their
families; determining ongoing eligibility of clients at age 3.
Completes all required forms, documentation, and reports according
to regulations and SARC policies and procedures. Promote advocacy
by parents and help parents become their children's teachers in
everyday life skills, provide informational support to families,
ensuring they are well-informed and actively engaged in the
decision-making process regarding their child's care. Schedule and
facilitate annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, transition planning
conferences, clinical consultations, and ID/IFSP Team meetings as
required. Works collaboratively with the service provider/community
partners to develop and monitor a child's progress in his
development and IFSP goals. Maintain accurate records of
assessments, IFSPs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory
standards. The ES Service Coordinator supports the child's
transition from Early Start to educational services available after
age 3. Provide advocacy, education, assist in crisis intervention,
and other support for families, individuals, and care homes.
Transfers, synthesizes, and reports individual statistical data as
requested, including state surveys, internal surveys, and community
agency surveys. Participate in 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. Stay up to date with current
early intervention practices and regulations through continuous
professional development and training. Serve as Officer of the Day
(OD as assigned). Completes all required non-individual related
documentation, including travel input, verification of time input
and logs, monthly activity forms, and other forms as required.
Gathers data and produces initial and/or ongoing assessments.
Presents assessment data to Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for
eligibility determination. Facilitate the planning process and
develop the Individualized Family Service Plan for assigned
individuals and oversee the implementation of the IFSP. Monitor and
evaluate the services provided through the plan. Advocates with
individuals/families to assure provision of needed services.
Initiates and follows up on referrals to existing community
resources. Identifies areas of unmet needs. Performs tasks which
relate to fiscal and accountability requirements. Provides
assistance to existing and in the development of new community
services. Completes all required caseload documentation. Develops
expertise in accessing generic resources. Assures that all
individuals and families are informed verbally and in writing of
their right to appeal every time a decision is made to change,
alter, or deny a service. Knows Part C Federal Regulations, State
Regulation and Lanterman . Implement San Andreas Regional Centers
policies and procedures. Collaborate effectively in crisis
situations such as CPS, to eventually effect stability. Performs
annual, semi-annual, Transition planning and quarterly visits as
required. Complete all job functions in a timely manner.
Demonstrates good over-all organization of work. Strong Oral and
written communication skills. Has basic understanding of clinical
issues and child development. Perform other duties as assigned.
Keep District Manager/Supervisor informed of the status of the
caseload and any issues that should arise. Collaborates with the
family in obtaining essential diagnosis and evaluation from
appropriate practitioners. To be a team player and work well with
all providers in the community. MONTHLY STIPEND FOR BILINGUAL
SPEAKING! We offer a competitive benefits package designed to
support your health, well-being, and future. Employees receive free
medical coverage (yes, free for employees!), along with free dental
and vision insurance for your dependents. Our benefits include a
CalPERS pension plan, offering rare, long-term financial security
through a lifetime pension, excellent health benefits, and overall
career stability. Additional benefits include a 403(b) retirement
plan, flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance
Program (EAP). You'll also enjoy: Five days of paid education leave
per fiscal year Vacation time, sick leave, 12 paid holidays and 2
floating holidays! Life insurance, with options for additional
coverage Access to an employee discounts portal full of great deals
We offer flexible work schedules and select hybrid positions,
promoting a healthy and balanced work-life experience. And that’s
just the beginning — explore the full list of benefits on our
careers website! (Benefits apply to eligible employees.)
Requirements: Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field from an
accredited college, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work plus four
years of relevant experience, is required. The specific field of
study for the Bachelor's Degree and the post-Bachelor's years of
experience may be waived by the Executive Director if necessary to
meet a special need of the agency, such as providing services to
specific cultural or monolingual groups. Special Skills and
Knowledge: Knowledge of principles, objectives and techniques of
social work; individual and group behavior, human growth,
development of family relationships; medical-psycho-socio-economic
factors affecting individuals and families; techniques of
intervention, referral and follow-up to community resources and
facilities and various community organizations, and how to
intervene constructively on the client's behalf. Ability to relate
in a constructive and enabling manner to a wide variety of
individuals and organizations; ability to relate in a positive
manner with supervisor, co-workers, and others in the agency and
community; establish and maintain rapport with clients and their
families; prepare and present oral and written reports; maintain
case records in a clear, concise, appropriate and timely manner.
Other: Use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license
and automobile liability insurance for the minimum amount
prescribed by law, OR ability to provide for independent
transportation.
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