Case Manager - Oregon Project Independence - Medicaid; OPI​/OPI-M - Limited Term

Overview

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES. Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another.

• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Department:
Clackamas County Health, Housing & Human Services

Position:
Limited Term Case Manager (OPI and OPI-M/OPI-C programs)

Program:
Oregon Project Independence (OPI) and OPI-M/OPI-C; supports older adults and people with physical disabilities. Includes essential services to promote quality of life, independent living, and access to home- and community-based services. Allowable services include personal care, home care, chore services, assisted transportation, adult day care, respite, case management, nursing, and home-delivered meals. The Case Manager assists with planning, eligibility, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring.

This is a Limited Term position with anticipated duration up to three (3) years.

• Assist OPI-C clients with long-term care planning, determine program eligibility, develop person-centered service plans, advocate for and coordinate services, and provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of the service plan.
• For OPI-M eligible individuals, complete annual service plans after eligibility determination; assist with planning, coordination, advocacy, and monitoring to ensure stability and sustainability of service plans.
• Conduct client interviews, assess needs, risks, strengths, and eligibility; develop, implement, and monitor service or case plans; evaluate progress and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with community resources, benefits, and service providers; assist with applications and required documentation; advocate to ensure access to services.
• Explain program requirements, monitor eligibility, identify barriers, and develop solutions; maintain confidentiality and comply with regulations.
• Prepare reports, case summaries, and required program records; utilize case management systems and participate in meetings and trainings.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Transferrable Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years' direct service experience providing case management to older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in assessment and evaluation of needs, including effective communication, record-keeping, and confidentiality; ability to develop care plans.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience with interviewing, counseling, crisis triage, case planning for diverse needs and settings; ability to establish cooperative relationships with diverse groups; capacity to manage an ongoing caseload.
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications / Transferrable Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or SE Asian language.
• Professional experience with older adults or Alzheimer's/dementias.
• Experience entering information into statewide databases such as RTZ or Oregon Access.

• Pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test; review County policy.
• Criminal history check (may include fingerprinting).
• Must drive for County business; valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• Veterans’ Preference: list relevant transferable skills in the application if applicable.

• Client Assessment & Case Planning: interview clients to assess needs, risks, strengths, and eligibility; develop, implement, and monitor service plans; evaluate progress; maintain compliant documentation.
• Service Coordination & Resource Navigation: connect clients with resources,…