Bilingual IDD Services Coordinator (Development Disabilities Associate) - Health and Human Services

Bilingual Services Coordinator

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!

General statement of duties includes facilitating intake and eligibility determination for applying individuals; conducting independent functional needs assessments; and, planning and carrying out case management functions and other related work as required.

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.

Typical duties include:

• 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 . 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 aged 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  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. 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.

Requirements for the position include:

• 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; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

Special requirements include:

• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily…