Developmental Disabilities Specialist - Bilingual

Lane County • Developmental Disabilities Services, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Developmental Disabilities Specialists - Bilingual (Spanish). This posting may be used to fill positions in several program areas—including Service Coordination, Eligibility, and Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA)—based on program needs and the experience, skills, and interests of final candidates. DD Specialists support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Collaborating with individuals, families, guardians, advocates, service providers, and community partners across a variety of settings is a fundamental component of all DD Specialist positions. DD Specialists must also maintain clear and accurate documentation, utilizing electronic platforms, in accordance with county and state rules. Depending on assignment, more specific duties may include: Completing the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) through document review, face-to-face contact and an interview process with the individual, family/guardian, service providers and other supports. This position interacts with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in a variety of different settings. Services Coordination through person-centered planning in collaboration with people we serve and their circle of support. Services Coordinators are also responsible for authorizing and monitoring the provision of funded I/DD services and providing referrals for community resources that are not directly funded by our service delivery system. Conducting intake and eligibility determinations by collecting and reviewing medical, school, and psychological records, and applying complex eligibility criteria. You will collaborate extensively with applicants, family members, advocates, referring partners, and medical professionals to gather the information needed to make this determination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience of working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Successful hire will be contingent upon taking a bilingual test to demonstrate proficiency in both English & Spanish.
• Offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the Oregon DHS ORCHARDS background check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• Knowledge of both languages, demonstrating the ability to convey information in both languages quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of communications.

Nice To Haves

• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training or demonstrated abilities qualifying the employee or applicant to perform the duties described herein.
• These skills and abilities may be acquired in various ways; i.e., education and/or bilingual or bicultural experiences.

Responsibilities

• Completing the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) through document review, face-to-face contact and an interview process with the individual, family/guardian, service providers and other supports.
• Services Coordination through person-centered planning in collaboration with people we serve and their circle of support.
• Authorizing and monitoring the provision of funded I/DD services and providing referrals for community resources that are not directly funded by our service delivery system.
• Conducting intake and eligibility determinations by collecting and reviewing medical, school, and psychological records, and applying complex eligibility criteria.
• Collaborating extensively with applicants, family members, advocates, referring partners, and medical professionals to gather the information needed to make this determination.
• Interpreting between English speakers and LEP persons.
• Orally translating documents.
• Providing oral assistance.
• Providing written assistance, including some written document translation.

Benefits

• Regular supervision is provided including onboarding, training, and support to learn the County and State rules and regulations.
• Opportunities for teleworking weekly.
• Ongoing support, training, and education in equity lens and trauma-informed principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level