Job description
Marion County Health and Human Services is looking to add an organized, motivated, person-centered, and flexible Service Coordinator to our 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.
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 service, 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 supports 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 age 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 supports 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 supports from Community Developmental Disabilities Program to ensure safety and support needs are adequately met.
Staff Meeting:
Attend staff meeting, vacancy meeting, and team meetings.
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.
- Any satisfactory combination of five years of education in a related field and/or paraprofessional experience/training consisting of serving individuals with a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities within a residential, employment or case management service at a management or case management level; AND
- Knowledge of the public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
- This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518
- The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
- Based on specific job assignments, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid Oregon driver's license, or obtain within 30 days of hire. Must possess, at time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record.
- Based on specific job assignments, some positions in this classification may require special certification and/or successful completion of Core Competencies as per current Oregon Administrative Rule prior to performing job duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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; Knowledge of and ability to act professionally in regard to a code of ethics and confidentiality.
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