Transition Coordinator (Preadmissions Screening Specialist) Bilingual Spanish Preferred

State of Oregon • Bend, OR

7d • 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 Bilingual Spanish Preferred. It is not required. Please indicate on your application material if you have bilingual Spanish language skills. You will receive a 5% Bilingual Salary differential after passing the language test. 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 purpose of this position is to provide various types of services related to Diversion and Transition through the Home and Community Based Care waivered programs. Diversion services are provided to prevent a person from becoming a long-term resident of a nursing facility, prior to Medicaid funding covering the cost of care. Diversion can begin prior to nursing facility placement while a person is receiving skilled nursing facility care or is residing in an acute care hospital. A person residing in a nursing facility with Medicaid funding covering the cost of care is eligible for Transition services. These services may be provided to enable a client to move from the nursing facility into a Home and Community Based Care (HCBC) setting.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience providing services to persons who are elderly or disabled
• Training and experience which shows knowledge of at least four (4) of the areas listed: Medical and psycho-social problems of the elderly and disabled, Normal and abnormal human development and behavior, Appropriate intervention methods for the elderly and disabled, Medical terminology and procedures, Implications of illness or injury upon clients and families, State and Federal rules about long-term care, medical services, and clients' rights, Policies and procedures about agency programs, Available community resources, Crisis intervention, counseling, being an advocate, community relationships, and/or referral methods.
• Experience with managing services for individuals
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a constant and ever-changing work environment
• Experience with understanding and implementing policies and procedures related to Medicaid programs and applicable OAR and ORS.
• Experience making critical decisions using creative solutions and resolve problems using independent judgement
• Experience gathering information from customer to help determine the type of services to meet the needs of the customer
• Experience working within a team as well as individually
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to visit nursing facilities, Community Based Care (HCBC) setting, and hospitals.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Provide various types of services related to Diversion and Transition through the Home and Community Based Care waivered programs.
• Prevent a person from becoming a long-term resident of a nursing facility, prior to Medicaid funding covering the cost of care.
• Begin diversion services prior to nursing facility placement while a person is receiving skilled nursing facility care or is residing in an acute care hospital.
• Provide transition services to enable a client to move from the nursing facility into a Home and Community Based Care (HCBC) setting.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed