DD Service Coordinator 1

Linn County Health; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Health is seeking a DD Service Coordinator 1 to provide service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities, including intake, needs assessment, and case management through the development of individualized service plans.

The role requires conducting needs assessments, writing clear reports, and maintaining professional relationships with staff, consumers, and providers. On-site work is required, with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of case management and public service systems.
• Ability to conduct needs assessment interviews and develop individual support plans.
• Familiar with laws and administrative rules governing DD services and how they apply to service delivery.
• Strong report writing and client summaries; build good working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, needs assessment and documentation for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary interagency meetings representing the Health Department.
• Provide information about available services to consumers and the public; perform case management.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and collegial work relations; train/orient new staff as needed.

Skills

Needs assessment

Case management

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Report writing

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or social science

Bachelor’s degree in any field with 1 year human services experience

Associate’s degree in behavioral/social science with 2 years human services experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

DD Service Coordinator 1 Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 751) SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position

Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Provides service coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities which may include but is not limited to: intake, needs assessment and documentation; development of individualized service plans; participate in and facilitate multidisciplinary interagency meetings representing the Health Department; provide prospective consumers and the general public information about available services; case management; develop and maintain effective, harmonious, and reasonable work relationships with others; maintain regular and predictable work attendance; and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management and the public service system. Ability to conduct needs assessment interviews and develop individual support plans. Knowledge of the laws and Administrative Rules governing the services provided by the Office of Developmental Disabilities and ability to understand and interpret those laws as it relates to service delivery. Ability to write clear and concise reports and client summaries. Ability to quickly develop and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, consumers, the general public, and contract providers. Be able to attend work regularly. Computer skills required including the use of an electronic health record for service documentation.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in behavioral science, social science or closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree in any field with 1 year of human services experience; or an associate’s degree in behavioral science, social science of closely related field with 2 years of human services experience; or 3 years of relevant human services related experience; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work/coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position will provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.