Posting number: 562-2026-4
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: HHS - HS - Developmental Disabilities
Job classification: Developmental Disabilities Associate
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Human Services
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants. If you have already applied for recruitment #562-2026-4, you do not need to reapply.
Marion County Health & Human Services is seeking an organized, motivated, flexible, and person-centered Bilingual Services Coordinator to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) team. In this role, you will provide case management services to individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities, working collaboratively with individuals, families, service providers, and community partners to coordinate disability-related services across a variety of home and community-based settings.
The ideal candidate will communicate clearly and collaboratively, facilitate effective meetings, manage competing priorities, navigate complex situations, and coordinate services as part of an individual’s support team. If you are self-motivated, value meaningful and person-centered work, and enjoy a fast-paced role in which each day brings something different, we encourage you to apply!
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.
Works under supervision of a Clinical Supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals, and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.
This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.
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.
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.
Facilitate or participate in an annual functional needs assessment process per current ODDS procedure.
Complete annual summary for all individuals not enrolled in any K plan funded service (case management only).
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.
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.
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.
Provide information, timely referral, and assistance to individuals regarding available services to meet assessed needs.
Coordinate with community partners regarding provision of required supports from Community Developmental Disabilities Program to ensure safety and support needs are adequately met.
Attend staff meeting, vacancy meeting, and team meetings.
Other 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.
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.
Drives a motor vehicle to home visits 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.
