Bilingual/Non-bilingual Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator (Multiple Openings)
Bilingual/Non-bilingual Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator (Multiple Openings)
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Washington County Developmental Disabilities Division (WCDDD) is recruiting for Bilingual and Non-bilingual Developmental DisabilitiesServices Coordinator positions.
About Us:
The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division supports the choices of individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families within our community by promoting and providing services that are person-centered flexible widely accessible and supportive of the discovery and development of each individuals unique gifts talents and abilities.
Our division is committed to embracing everyones differences to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees and the community we serve. We value those committed to working on a collaborative team and supporting team members with varying communication styles and lived experiences.
La Divisin de Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Washington apoya las elecciones de las personas que viven con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo y sus familias dentro de nuestra comunidad. Promovemos y brindamos servicios centrados en la persona que son flexibles inclusivos y que apoyan el descubrimiento y el desarrollo de los talentos habilidades y dones nicos de cada individuo.
Nuestra divisin se compromete a construir un equipo laboral diverso y aceptar las diferencias de todos para crear una cultura de dignidad y respeto para nuestros empleados y la comunidad a la que servimos. Valoramos a aquellos dedicados a trabajar en un equipo diverso y apoyar a los miembros del equipo con diferentes estilos de comunicacin e historiales culturales.
You can learn more about our division at: Developmental Disabilities
Bilingual Positions:Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language (primarily Spanish) besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling grammar and punctuation) fluent speaking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. If you possess these skills you are encouraged to apply.Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offerin an amount of 5% of the base pay rate or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period whichever is periods are every two weeks.
About the Position:
This position is responsible of the coordination of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities who live on their own with their families or in a foster care or group home setting. This includes conducting assessments developing and facilitating service plans monitoring of plan-related services and resource referrals.
This position may be eligible for an alternative and/or hybrid work schedule.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have a combination of lived and/or professional experience in the Human Services fields with an understanding of working with Developmental Disabilities Services. This could include caseload management assessment procedures team coordination and effective report and plan writing. This position requires the ability to collaborate with various communities and life experiences through a variety of different mediums; including but not limited to: telephone email mail face to face in person or in a virtual setting. Additionally candidates will need to be comfortable with travel and working in various settings including family homes foster homes and group homes and be able to work with a variety of individuals and their support teams.
Q&A Sessions:
We will be hosting virtual question and answer sessions to help answer questions about the division and open positions. Click the links below to join the Microsoft Teams meetings at the designated dates/times if you are interested in learning more. If you need help with the virtual meeting link please reach out to David Reese at.8/12 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PST): Join the meeting
8/19 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PST): Join the meeting
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the Benefits tab above!ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered:- Bachelors degree in any field;ANDOne (1) year of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing;
OR - Associates degree in a behavioral science social science or a closely related field;ANDThree (3) years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing;
OR - Five (5) years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing.
Additional Requirements:- Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.
- Must successfully complete criminal history checks in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Some positions must pass oral and written proficiency tests in another language.
- Bachelors degree in any field;ANDOne (1) year of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing;
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Next Steps
- Apply today!In lieu of a resume you are required to complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
- MQ Review:HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes. This could take about 1-2 weeks.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review:Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process could take about 2-3 weeks.
- Panel Interview(s):Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.
- Reference Checks:We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s) generally 3-4 professional references.
- Conditional Offer of Appointment:Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
- Post-Offer Check:The final candidate(s) will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and oral and written bilingual proficiency tests (if applicable) as pre-employment conditions and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.
- Start Date:A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge skills and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity diverse perspectives and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women minorities veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.- Veterans Preference:If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans preference points for this recruitment please review instructions using this link: Veterans Preference Points
- Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
Questions () Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Additional Resources
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
