Temporary Case Manager (Developmental Disabilities)

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE
This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be Monday, August 26, 2024. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

PAY AND BENEFITS
Hourly Pay Range: $27.572979 – $34.743549

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate’s experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

A temporary status or seasonal status position receives EAP benefits only. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked with a maximum accrual of eighty (80) hours per year.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County’s Social Services Division is seeking Temporary Case Managers to join various teams across the Developmental Disabilities Services Program including the Children’s Team, Adult Residential Team, Adult In-Home Team, and the team who completes Oregon Needs Assessments (ONA) for individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our Program strives to create a culture of belonging where everyone feels welcome, valued and engaged in the work of supporting individuals who experience

Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. We value inclusion and believe everyone’s voice is important. We value equity and strive to provide individuals with the resources they need to succeed. We don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees and all we serve.

If you are looking to expand your career and gain new skills, we encourage you to apply. Clackamas County is experiencing rapid growth and we are looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow and put their compassion and creativity to work. We are looking to fill multiple temporary positions.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We are excited to learn about the unique perspective and experience you would bring to our team.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must meet the minimum standards for a Service Coordinator/Case Manager under Community Developmental Disability Programs as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 411-320-0030 and 411-415-0040:
• 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
• An associate’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two (2) 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
• A bachelor’s degree in any field and one (1) 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
• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field
• At least 1 year of current (within past 4 years) experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities services
• At least 1 year of experience providing case management services such as developing individual service plans, safety plans, skill training plans and conducting client assessments
  At least 1 year of experience conducting comprehensive assessments of client needs as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee
• At least 1 year of experience monitoring client progress and ensuring service plans are carried out. (This may involve visiting clients in homes, hospitals and/or residential care facilities)
• Experience in collaborating with community agencies, organizations or law enforcement
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations that define the requirements and responsibilities for case management and corresponding services in order to assist the developmentally disabled populations

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, including interpretation and translation skills, and cultural competency
• Experience interviewing and facilitating assessment interviews
• Experience applying trauma informed principles and techniques

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County’s drug testing policy.
Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver’s license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County’s driving policy.

We acknowledge that experience can be obtained through traditional and non-traditional means, we encourage and support all candidates who believe they have the experience needed to apply. Experience may be gained through paid work, unpaid work (such as volunteering), military experience and/or life experiences. Please be sure to describe any transferrable skills and lived experience that might uniquely qualify you and bring value to this position in the supplemental questions.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide case management services with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with Clackamas County core values.
• Conduct State of Oregon approved Needs Assessments (ONA) for individuals accessing Waiver and K-Plan services, per Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) Policy and OAR, including in-person assessment interviews with individuals in service and relevant respondents, and file reviews. Enter assessment information into ODDS approved database system.
• Screen individual cases to assess needs, determine eligibility, develop and monitor service plans, provide information and referral services.
• Prepare and maintain case records; utilize various case management systems; provide collegial casework consultations, maintain effective relationships with community partners and administrators; documentation in appropriate format of all contacts regarding consumers.
• Organize, attend and lead consumer Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to include the review of consumer services.
• Respond to emergency situations as appropriate. This may mean responding for outreach purposes in the event of a natural disaster, or crisis outside of typical work hours.
• Advocate for clients with family, providers, public and private agencies, law enforcement agencies, justice system, schools, child welfare, and others.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, programs, eligibility criteria, payment methodology, reporting requirements and resources affecting people with developmental disabilities, review, update, initiate and terminate Title XIX Waivers.
• Authorize and monitor Medicaid payment for goods and services using prescribed rules and expenditure guidelines.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 28 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off):

• Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
• This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County
• Teleworking Policy, upon successful completion of an initial probationary period, and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.