Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

Lincoln County•Lincoln County, OR

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About The Position

Lincoln County's Developmental Disabilities Services division is looking for a Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator to join their team to assist with providing case management services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families using person centered practices. This position may be assigned other duties and responsibilities as it relates to the Developmental Disabilities program and services.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in behavioral science, social science or a closely related field.
One year experience in a related human services field.
Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or bicultural competencies for Latino population.
Knowledge of Applicable Oregon Administrative Rules.
Knowledge of the public service system for developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of Person centered practices necessary to effectively work with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ability to work with individuals who have complex needs including co-occurring disorders of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use.
Exercise sound judgment in appraising situations and making decisions regarding complex situations.
Organize workload and manage time effectively.
Complete case management core competencies within required timeframe.
Act on personal initiative using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Provides mandated case management services to eligible individuals as defined in OAR 411-320-0090(4) which include but are not limited to: Development of individual support plans and other required documentation.
Conducting needs and risk assessments to determine service needs.
Authorize and monitor services including residential, in-home, and employment services.
Provide information, referrals and coordination to access needed services.
Facilitate all entry, exit and transfers including home and community-based services, the Oregon State Hospital system, State and local correctional facilities, nursing services, support brokerage services.
Take lead in providing for crisis and protective services intervention.
Conduct or participates in licensing and certification processes for service providers in conjunction with State and County licensing staff.
Participate to the extent resources allow in Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning meetings and transition programs.
Participate in assessment of community needs, outreach, and planning activities and events.
Attend DD advisory council meetings as needed.
May be delegated civil commitment activities by the DD Program Manager.
Perform other related duties as assigned.