A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
Lincoln County's Developmental Disabilities Services division is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator to join their team to assist with providing case management services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families using person centered practices. This position may be assigned other duties and responsibilities as it relates to the Developmental Disabilities program and services. $68,643.00 - $92,251.00 annually•Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage 11% County contribution to 401(k) County funded Health Savings Account (HSA) $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Provides mandated case management services to eligible individuals as defined in
OAR 411-320-0090
(4) which include but are not limited to: Development of individual support plans and other required documentation. Conducting needs and risk assessments to determine service needs. Authorize and monitor services including residential, in-home, and employment services. Provide information, referrals and coordination to access needed services. Facilitate all entry, exit and transfers including home and community-based services, the Oregon State Hospital system, State and local correctional facilities, nursing services, support brokerage services. Take lead in providing for crisis and protective services intervention. Conduct or participates in licensing and certification processes for service providers in conjunction with State and County licensing staff.
Non-essential functions:
Participate to the extent resources allow in Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning meetings and transition programs. Participate in assessment of community needs, outreach, and planning activities and events. Attend DD advisory council meetings as needed. May be delegated civil commitment activities by the DD Program Manager. Perform other related duties as assigned. This document in no way implies that there are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in behavioral science, social science or a closely related field.
Substitution Note:
A bachelor's degree in any field and one year of human services related experience; An associate's degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience; or three years of human services related experience.
EXPERIENCE
One year experience in a related human services field. Driver's License Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications:
Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for Latino population.
Knowledge of/Ability to:
Applicable Oregon Administrative Rules. The public service system for developmental disabilities. Person centered practices necessary to effectively work with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work with individuals who have complex needs including co-occurring disorders of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use. Exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions regarding complex situations. Organize workload and manage time effectively. Complete case management core competencies within required timeframe. Act on personal initiative using sound judgment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lincoln County, OR | Official Website Health & Human Services | Lincoln County, OR Developmental Disabilities Services | Lincoln County, OR For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobs@co.lincoln.or.us Apply now by clicking the link above!
