Developmental Disabilities Associate 2 - Health and Human Services
Company: Marion County
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Marion County Health and Human Services is looking to add an
organized, motivated, person-centered, and flexible Service
Coordinator to our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(I/DD) team. This position will provide case management services to
children and/or adults who experience Intellectual or Developmental
Disabilities. Service 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!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Facilitates intake and eligibility determination for applying
individuals; conducts independent functional needs assessments; and
plans and carries out case management functions and other related
work as required. Primary responsibility of this class is case
management, facilitating intake and eligibility determination and
administration of functional needs assessments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor who assigns work,
establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall
effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this
classification.
Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the
following
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
411-415-0070. 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 411-415-0090 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.
Requirements for the Position
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of and ability to act professionally in regard to a code
of ethics and confidentiality. Working knowledge of developmental
disability concepts, public service system for intellectual and
developmental disability services in Oregon, including the Oregon
Office of Developmental Disability Services structure, and related
agency functioning; other social service agencies in the
community.
Advanced skill in coordinating and/or providing services to
individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or
another similar population.
Ability to establish good working relationships with other
employees, other agencies, and the public; prepare concise reports
and document individual services in a timely and professional
manner.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Drives a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history;
sees with depth perception; sits; stands; moves about the work
area; bends forward; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts and carries up
to 5 lbs. for up to 30 feet; operates a keyboard and computer;
reads a 12 pt. font; speaks with a clear and audible voice; hears a
normal speech level; may work in uneven area; potential exposure:
lice, scabies, strong odors during home visits.
Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular
employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week
and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time
regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled
work week are not eligible for benefits.
Most regular positions in this classification are represented by
Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of
benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the
MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from
the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from
the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by
MCEA.
Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and
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