Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Specialist

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a 30 hour a week Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Specialist

to provide intake and entry into the Developmental Disabilities (DD) program and is the first contact for individuals and families seeking services for family members. The overall purpose of the Eligibility Specialist is to establish eligibility for services and enroll people with developmental disabilities into the program as defined and prioritized herein to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science or a closely related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of human service-related experience.
• An associate’s degree in behavioral science, social science or closely related field and two years of human services related experience
• Three years of human services related experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass all criminal history check requirements and drug screenings.

Establish eligibility as specified in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR)  which include but are not limited to:

• Receive referrals from individuals, advocates, community partners and internal partners.
• Interview applicants and/or their legal representatives to complete the application and accompanying documents.
• Enter new individuals into the case management system.
• Open and close eligibility in the State payment and reporting platform as needed throughout the eligibility process.
• Request patient records through Medical Records and review within 10 days of receipt.
• Authorize and arrange needed Intelligence Quotient, Developmental Disability and adaptive impairment evaluations as required to determine eligibility for services.
• Process eligibility determinations with the timelines established by OAR and provide notification of determination to the individual and/or legal representative.
• Participate as a witness in any request for review of a denial of eligibility or formal hearing related to eligibility.
• Monitor eligibility expiration dates in compliance with OAR, issue redetermination notices and complete eligibility redetermination prior to expiration.
• Once eligibility is determined, assign Service Coordinator and provide necessary information to begin the individual planning process.
• Work with support staff as appropriate to complete steps necessary to close clients who have terminated their participation in the program by moving out of the county, voluntarily leaving services or being found no longer eligible.
• Review eligibility documentation for individuals moving into or out of, Union County, per County-to-County transfer process.
• Must complete initial Core Competency within the first year of employment, as well as ongoing annual training both in-person and virtually.
• Have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must maintain punctual and regular work attendance.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS and in accordance with OAR -.
• Perform other related duties and assigned. This document in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
• Develop, Maintain and Educate Community Partners and Families regarding Developmental Disabilities Services.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Maintain familiarity with OAR’s pertaining to the DD system.
• Requires knowledge of the public service system for Developmental Disability Services in Oregon.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete…