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Lincoln County Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator in Newport, Oregon
Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator
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Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator
Salary
$61,028.00 - $82,017.00 Annually
Location
Lincoln County, OR
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
24-25 (587)
Department
Health and Human Services
Division
Developmental Disabilities
Opening Date
03/18/2024
Closing Date
5/12/2024 12:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Summary
We are currently looking to fill two (2) Service Coordinator positions. We are particularly interested in bilingual candidates but this is NOT a requirement.
Your job in the department is to . . .
Provide case management services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families using person centered practices.
Your job also involves . . .
This position may be assigned other duties and responsibilities as it relates to the Developmental Disabilities program and services.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Specifics: In behavioral science, social science or a closely related field.
Minimum Experience Level
One year
Specifics: Experience in a related human services 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.
Certifications
None required
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: Ability to obtain within 30 days of appointment.
Other Licenses
None required
Desirable Qualifications: Equitable access to services is a priority for our program and we are seeking a Spanish speaking bilingual candidate fluent in both oral and written communication to better serve our Spanish speaking individuals and families.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
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.
Skill or ability to:
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.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the county, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the county. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Job Conditions and Physical Demands
WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: Normal working hours, however, flexibility and additional hours are required to meet the demands of crisis intervention, protective services interventions, and other demands of the job. Position requires exposure to people with a wide variety of behaviors and may involve exposure to potentially dangerous situations.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Job duties require frequent travel to locations outside of the program office, including out of County, to other agencies, programs and to individual’s homes. Close coordination with the Oregon Office for Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) is required which may involve periodic travel out of county for ODDS sponsored meetings, and trainings.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
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 offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
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Please describe your experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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How has your prior work experience prepared you for this position?
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How do you organize and prioritize your work?
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What strengths will you bring to this position as a Service Coordinator?
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Equitable access to services is a priority for our program and we are seeking a Spanish speaking bilingual candidate fluent in both oral and written communication to better serve our Spanish speaking individuals and families. Are you bilingual?
Required Question
Agency
Lincoln County
Address
210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365
Phone
541-265-4157 541-265-0375
Website
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us