Service Coordinator -Limited Duration- KSA Spanish

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:
$26.47 - $32.41 Hourly

Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)

Job Type:
Limited Duration

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 29, 2022

The Opportunity:

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

This is a Limited Duration position.

The Service Coordinator- Limited Duration position provides Case Management Services for Children and Adults with developmental disabilities. The State Office of Seniors and People with Disabilities contracts with Multnomah County to provide Case Management services. This Service Coordinator position is a KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) of the Spanish language Case management aims to access, coordinate and assure the delivery of services and supports required by individuals with developmental disabilities. In addition, case Management will assist eligible individuals under their individualized plan in accessing needed medical, social, educational, and other services.

As theService Coordinator-Limited Duration-KSA Spanish, other duties will include:

• Working primarily with Spanish speaking adults and families
• Manager a caseload of clients found eligible for DDSD case management services
• Monitor services/supports via home visits, service provider visit and phone calls
• Ensure that appropriate services (i.e. financial, medical, training, educational, transportation, and other identified/agreed to services/supports)
• Develop, facilitate and coordinate resources necessary to provide consumers/families with needed services
• Prepare and submit routine and special reports.
• Assess level of functioning and level of supports needed of the individual by completing the TXIX Waiver Forms
• Counsel and advice consumers/families in regard to placement and care/service plan choice, personal and emotional difficulties, financial planning, and interactional dynamics.
• Ensure that clients are eligible for services to which they are entitled and receive the support that adequately meets their needs.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training:

• Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
• Education/Training: Associate's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Experience: Two (2) years of case management experience with a minimum of one year of experience at the full performance/journey case management level
• Must pass a criminal background check

Experience/Certification:

Multnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

Other:

• Language exam is required
• Must be knowledgeable about and have extensive experience working with the Spanish language community
• Must speak, write and read fluently in both English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and
• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
• Why you are interested in the position

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

-- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
  
  • Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the "Career" section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
  • When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the "Resume/Cover Letter" section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through https://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
• Do not click the "Submit" button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Language assessment
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type:Represented

FLSA:Non-Exempt

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected vete...