Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Specialist (30 hours a week)

Center for Human Development, Inc.•La Grande, OR

26d•$3,416 - $4,971•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a 30 hour a week Developmental Disabilities (DD) Eligibility Specialist to provide intake and entry into the Developmental Disabilities (DD) program. This role serves as the first contact for individuals and families seeking services for family members. The primary purpose of the Eligibility Specialist is to establish eligibility for services and enroll people with developmental disabilities into the program as defined and prioritized in the job description, specifically for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Requirements

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.
Must pass all criminal history check requirements and drug screenings.
Maintain familiarity with OAR’s pertaining to the DD system.
Knowledge of the public service system for Developmental Disability Services in Oregon.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough and timely fashion.
Ability to represent the interest of the person and the agency in a favorable light to the community.
Ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, person and other agencies.
Independent problem solving by accessing available resources.
Knowledge of principles and practices of human service case management such as person evaluation and assessment, advocacy, or resource development.
Knowledge of community resources available to adults and children in need of basic services such as medical or personal care.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

Responsibilities

Establish eligibility as specified in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 411-320-0080.
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.
Complete initial Core Competency within the first year of employment, as well as ongoing annual training both in-person and virtually.
Work effectively as a member of a team.
Maintain punctual and regular work attendance.
Be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
Pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370.
Perform other related duties and assigned.
Develop, Maintain and Educate Community Partners and Families regarding Developmental Disabilities Services.
Other duties as assigned.