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Join us as a Service Coordinator/Case Manager in the vibrant communities of Hood, Sherman, and Wasco Co.! This role presents a thrilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals through Community-Based Services that honor each person's unique journey. Engage in Person-Centered Planning and collaborate with clients to create individualized support through ISPs (Individual Support Plans) that empower self-determination and reflect their strengths.
You'll work alongside a passionate team committed to inclusive services and equity. As a problem solver and advocate, you'll contribute to developing Medicaid Waiver Services that enhance the quality of life for those we serve. Experience the joy of witnessing empowerment and growth, all while maintaining excellence and integrity in your service approach.
You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and On-Demand Pay. This is more than a job; it's a calling to foster independence and enhance community connections through innovative, strength-based approaches.
Let us introduce ourselves
We support children, adults, and their families to access both in-home and community services. Once determined eligible, we utilize a Person-Centered approach addressing the health and safety needs for the individuals and families being served. We assist individuals and families to identify natural and community supports, potential supports in their own homes, and potential Medicaid-funded supports in the community. We encourage self-determination and offer a supported decision-making process for individuals and families seeking services within their community.
Your role as a Service Coordinator/Case Manager
As a Service Coordinator, you play a pivotal role in supporting Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through impactful person-centered planning and ongoing case management. Your typical day will be filled with excitement as you coordinate with individuals, families, and providers to fulfill essential ODDS tasks, including participating a Needs Assessment (ONA), and the development and monitoring of Individual Support Plans (ISPs). You'll have the opportunity to visit clients in their homes or community settings to ensure their health and safety, address critical incidents, and facilitate their choices in services while overcoming barriers to support access. Your collaborative efforts with brokerages, providers, schools, and medical teams, along with meticulous documentation will ensure that services are compliant with state regulations and timelines.
Each day is fast paced, varied, and profoundly meaningful, centered on empowering individuals with I/DD to live the lives they choose.
Are you a good fit for this Service Coordinator/Case Manager job?
To thrive as a Service Coordinator, you'll need a robust skill set that ensures effective case management and positive outcomes for individuals with I/DD. A deep understanding of ODDS programs, rules, timelines, and documentation standards-including Eligibility, Needs Assessments (ONA), and Individual Support Plans (ISP)-is essential. Familiarity with person-centered planning and trauma-informed practices will enhance your ability to support clients empathetically and effectively. Your role requires strong organizational and time-management skills to navigate a fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and community partners are vital for fostering relationships and ensuring optimal service delivery. Proficiency with computers and case management systems, along with sound judgment in problem-solving and crisis response, will empower you to advocate effectively for those you support while maintaining professional boundaries and meeting state requirements for mandatory reporting.
Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in 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, such as work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economic disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or 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.
• Three years of human services related experience.
• A valid driver's license

• Knowledge of ODDS programs, rules, timelines, and documentation standards (Eligibility, ONA, ISP).
• Understanding of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, person-centered planning, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to conduct interviews, gather information, complete assessments, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and case management skills with the ability to meet required deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and community partners.
• Ability to problem-solve, respond to crises, and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with computers, case management systems, and ODDS-related platforms.
• Must meet state requirements for mandatory reporting and maintain professional boundaries.

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Personal and Professional References
• Educational Verification
• Criminal History

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