Human Services Case Manager (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)

State of Oregon•Hermiston, OR

1d•$5,193 - $6,904•Hybrid

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 Spanish/English language Preferred. You do not have to be bilingual but it is preferred. Language Testing is required to receive the 5% language differential. 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! This Human Services Case Manager position will match the needs of Aging and People with Disabilities in the community with current federal, state and local programs or other resources that are available to meet those needs. This is done through case management and by screening applicants for long term community-based care and nursing homes. This position will also assess eligibility, redetermine needs, and adjust benefits and services accordingly. Also, this individual will act as an advocate for clients and Aging and People with Disabilities within the community.

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 along with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English language skills are preferred. Language Testing is required to receive the 5% language differential.

Responsibilities

Match the needs of Aging and People with Disabilities in the community with current federal, state and local programs or other resources that are available to meet those needs.
Screen applicants for long term community-based care and nursing homes.
Assess eligibility.
Redetermine needs.
Adjust benefits and services accordingly.
Act as an advocate for clients and Aging and People with Disabilities within the community.