Developmental Disability Service Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Developmental Disability Services Coordinator

LOCATION: Lakeview OR - Lake County

FLSA: 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week Monday through Friday)

SUPERVISOR: Regional Supervisor/DD Program Manager

PAY GRADE: B9 ($27.26 - $39.76 hourly depending on experience)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

Apply Directly at mission is to provide dynamic progressive and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and were looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including but not limited to:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation floating holiday mental health days etc. (Exempt employees receive additional admin leave hours)
• Paid holidays
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4000 if moving over 100 miles $ depending on distance
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

DESCRIPTION

Provides case management services to individuals in the Developmental Disabilities program in Lake County in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules. Coordinates other services and activities within the Developmental Disability Program and performs other tasks as identified by the Regional Supervisor Program Manager or Chief Operating Officer. This position requires traveling within the County to meet the needs of the individuals enrolled in the program. An agency vehicle will be provided.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Regional Supervisor Program Manager or Chief Operating Officer.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess the eligibility of potential clients utilizing guidelines as provided by the Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Provide case management services to all customers. Services are provided in a variety of community settings with consideration to client preference.
• Maintenance submission and timeliness of all records case notes reports and all other required documentation.
• Assist customers in acquiring services and resources needed to achieve goals and maintain independence in the community.
• Coordinate with other community partners to develop provide and maintain a rich array of services and resources for clients.
• Provide transportation for customers when required.
• Attend local regional and state meetings as requested by the supervisor.
• Act independently within the community and promote a positive image of the agency.
• Participate in all team and agency meetings as scheduled.
• Keep updated on all Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings and established objectives.
• Meet all billable services contact requirements during the month unless otherwise arranged through the Executive Director.
• Investigate any reports of abuse and implement protective services for all customers when required.
• Function as a broker for services to ensure customers meet necessary contacts (e.g. psychiatrist medical doctor Supplemental Social Security Insurance etc.) as required.
• Participate in joint case planning and coordination with other CCS employees.
• Remain updated on all rules and Oregon Administrative Ruless (OARs) pertaining to Developmental Disabilities (DD) Services.
• For contractors and providers that CCS is required to monitor ensure that they adhere to relevant OARs.
• Provide consultation to on-call staff supporting individuals who experience a developmental disability.
• Input all necessary information into CCS databases for clients receiving services in the DD program.
• Assist DD Program Manager with the recruitment and maintenance of Lake County Advisory board members.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Must meet the minimum standards for a Service Coordinator/Case Manager under Community Developmental Disability Programs as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) and

a) A bachelors degree in behavioral science social science or a closely related field; OR

b) A bachelors degree in any field and one year of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing; OR

c) An associates degree in a behavioral science social science or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing; OR

d) Three (3) years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing: OR

e) If a candidate does not meet the above education/experience requirements Community Counseling Solutions CDDP may at its sole discretion submit a request for a variance to the Office of Developmental Disabilities.

Certifications

None required

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must know or be able to learn DD case management standards and the ability to implement them within the communities served. Must have knowledge of or the ability to learn about DD services resources and funding sources.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough timely fashion.
• Must have the ability to represent the interests of the customer and the agency in a favorable light to the community.
• Must hold a valid drivers license and be insurable or carry insurance for client service purposes and for travel between business offices the community and to attend required meetings and/or trainings. Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR through .
• Must be computer literate and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR through .

In addition to a pre-employment background check each employee volunteer and contractor shall be checked monthly against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be grounds for immediate termination of employment volunteering or the termination of the contract.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that requires fine manipulation grasping typing and reaching.

The employee is also regularly required to sit talk listen and use hands and fingers. The employee is also required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Specific vision required by this position includes close peripheral distance and the ability to adjust focus.

This work also requires that the employee sustain their attention during periods of crisis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks will occur both at the office and in the community. There will be travel required throughout the county(s) that the employee is assigned to. Frequent travel within the County will be required for this position. Additionally out-of-area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/or trainings. Monitor and broker for services at the home site of the customer service provider and office will be within a typical days routine.

As indicated employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the customers we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. This position may be required to respond to environments where a customer is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position may be exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.

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