DD Specialty Coordinator - Eligibility Specialist

DD Specialty Coordinator 1 - Eligibility Specialist

Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 753)

SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position

First review of applications will be on March 9, 2026. Any applications received after March 9 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Individuals in this role must have a working knowledge of DD case management services, assessment and planning including knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules governing the services provided by the Office of Developmental Disabilities and ability to understand and interpret those laws as it relates to service delivery. Must be comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Language access support including but not limited to translation, interpretation, cultural agility and other language access supports are a component of the service.

Must demonstrate an ability to complete professional documentation. Ability to quickly develop and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, consumers, the general public, and contract providers. Be able to maintain regular and predictable work attendance. Computer skills required including the ability to use an electronic health record for service documentation.

• Determine presumptive, initial, and redetermination of I/DD eligibility per OAR Requirements.
• Act as a community liaison to inform/educate community on eligibility for I/DD services.
• Provide referral to individuals regardless of eligibility status to appropriate community resources.
• Interpret, apply and explain department policy and OARs to internal staff, consumers, families, stakeholders and advocates as they relate to eligibility and contested case hearing rights and procedures.
• Develop and track data and reports that align with the agency’s need for improvement and identify trends in eligibility and contested case hearings.
• Provide witness testimony as a subject matter expert (SME) while working collaboratively with the Department Hearing Representative on disputed eligibility determination contested case hearings.
• Provide choice counseling to individuals eligible for services.
• Ensure program compliance with Medicaid law.
• Complete core competency training and technical assistance as required.
• Assist the Community Developmental Disabilities Program Manager (CDDP) and Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), when appropriate, in the identification of existing and insufficient service delivery, training, rule compliance, resources or options.
• Act as the liaison between the County and Department in outlined area of program expertise.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Associates degree in behavioral science, social science of closely related field with two years of human services experience; or three years of relevant human services related experience; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.