Human Services Case Manager (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position is Bilingual Spanish Preferred. It is not required. Please indicate on your application material if you have bilingual Spanish language skills. Please note: All required (or preferred) languages must have an available test. Opportunity awaits! Do you want the opportunity to match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that supports the elderly, people with disabilities and communities? Then, we want to hear from you! SUMMARY OF DUTIES The primary purpose of this position is to assess the physical and cognitive needs of Oregonians applying for, or currently receiving, long-term care services. The position also determines financial eligibility for some long-term care programs. It is responsible for developing, coordinating, and arranging a variety of services supporting older adults and people with disabilities in receiving continuity of care. It also allows families in Oregon's family assistance programs to become self-sufficient while helping them meet their basic needs. Case Managers help develop and implement case management plans, coordinate the provision of services for community-based care and nursing home care, regularly review and update long-term care service eligibility, monitor social service plans, and identify and mitigate safety risks.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field; OR
- A Bachelor's degree in any field and one year of human services related experience (i.e., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, inadequate housing); OR
- An Associate's degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science or a closely related field AND two years of human services related experience (i.e., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, inadequate housing); OR
- Three years of human services related experience (i.e., work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economically disadvantaged, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, inadequate housing).
- Experience with managing services for individuals
- Experience interpreting and implementing policy and procedures
- Experience preparing and maintaining written narrative documentation of actions taken
- Experience interviewing to obtain information to evaluate the next steps to take in a process
- A current driver's license is required and an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assess the physical and cognitive needs of Oregonians applying for, or currently receiving, long-term care services.
- Determine financial eligibility for some long-term care programs.
- Develop, coordinate, and arrange a variety of services supporting older adults and people with disabilities in receiving continuity of care.
- Develop and implement case management plans
- Coordinate the provision of services for community-based care and nursing home care
- Regularly review and update long-term care service eligibility
- Monitor social service plans
- Identify and mitigate safety risks.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
