Human Services Case Manager

State of Oregon

About The Position

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. Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) March 1, 2026. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA. 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 Assess individual applicants and clients in their care settings; develop, coordinate, and arrange a variety of services for elderly and disabled adults or for medical patients about to be discharged from the hospital, which will assure the continuity of care needed to enable them to maintain or achieve maximum physical, social, and emotional independence or rehabilitation. Work in collaboration with other, such as; discharge planners, adult protective services, case managers, community partners, and transition coordinators to facilitate and support diversion or transition efforts and other ODHS initiatives with the goal of diverting or transitioning institutionalized populations of people with complex medical and long term care needs into community bases settings with wrap around packages of services and supports.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
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).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess individual applicants and clients in their care settings
Develop, coordinate, and arrange a variety of services for elderly and disabled adults or for medical patients about to be discharged from the hospital, which will assure the continuity of care needed to enable them to maintain or achieve maximum physical, social, and emotional independence or rehabilitation.
Work in collaboration with other, such as; discharge planners, adult protective services, case managers, community partners, and transition coordinators to facilitate and support diversion or transition efforts and other ODHS initiatives with the goal of diverting or transitioning institutionalized populations of people with complex medical and long term care needs into community bases settings with wrap around packages of services and supports.