Developmental Disabilities Associate 2 - Services Coordinator - Health and Human Services

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #you do not need to reapply.

Marion County Health and Human Services is looking to add an organized motivated person-centered and flexible Services Coordinator to our I/DD team. This position will provide case management services to children/adults who experience Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. Services Coordinators work collaboratively with individuals family members service providers and community partners to coordinate disability related services in all Home and Community-Based settings. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively manage competing priorities problem solve complex situations and coordinate care as part of an Individual Support team. If you enjoy a fast-paced diverse workday and are self-motivated this may be the opportunity that you are looking for!

All services will be provided either in the office or in the field. Must be able to drive vehicle to and from community meetings and home visits. Must use county issued communication tools including smart phones and computers during work time.

Choice Counseling:Offer choice annually and as needed of all available services provider and setting options.

Service authorization/Individual Support Planning: Facilitate development of Individual Support Plan for all individuals receiving K plan funded services in their own home family home or in a licensed or certified residential setting. Authorize services and support as described in Oregon Administrative Rule . Complete enrollment termination and transfer on required forms.

Functional Needs Assessment: Facilitate or participate in an annual functional needs assessment process per current ODDS procedure.

Plans and Annual Summaries: Complete annual summary for all individuals not enrolled in any K plan funded service (case management only).

Coordination with school: Participate in service planning by attending Individual Educational Plan meetings for students. It is mandatory to attend IEP meetings for individuals aged 15 and older to complete transition planning.

Documentation: Maintain an accurate client record including Marion County generated documents and documents received from other individuals/agencies. Document all targeted case management activities in a progress note per Marion County policy.

Service Monitoring: Monitor services and support for individuals enrolled in case management as described in Oregon Administrative Rule and document per ODDS guidelines. Report Serious Events per published guidelines.

Information and Referral: provide information timely referral and assistance to individuals regarding available services to meet assessed needs.

Coordination with other agencies: Coordinate with community partners regarding provision of required support from Community Developmental Disabilities Program to ensure safety and support needs are adequately met.

Staff Meeting: Attend staff meeting vacancy meeting and team meetings.

Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2:In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm depending upon the needs of the department and program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.