DD Specialty Coordinator-Eligibility Specialist/Protective Service Screener

Linn County Department of Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County Department of Health Services is looking for a DD Specialty Coordinator 1 in the Developmental Disabilities Department. This on-site, SEIU-represented role combines eligibility screening and protective service duties, requiring knowledge of DD case management, OARs, and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility, educating the community, coordinating referrals, and preparing compliant written reports.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in behavioral science, social science or closely related field; or two years of human services experience; or three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Determine presumptive, initial and redetermination of I/DD eligibility per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).
• Act as a community liaison to inform/educate about eligibility for I/DD services.
• Provide referrals to individuals regardless of eligibility status to community resources.
• Interpret, apply and explain department policy and OARs to staff, consumers and advocates.
• Develop and track data/reports for improvement and trends in eligibility and hearings.
• Provide SME testimony in disputed eligibility hearings with the Department Hearing Representative.
• Provide choice counseling to individuals eligible for services.
• Conduct duties including safety, protective service coordination and abuse screening; participate in planning and training.
• Represent the Department in meetings concerning services quality and program activities.
• Interpret and apply Oregon Administrative Rules and state policies in regulatory oversight and abuse investigations.

Skills

DD case management

Documentation

Communication

Electronic health record

Education

Associates degree in behavioral science or related field

Job description

DD Specialty Coordinator 1 - Eligibility Specialist/Protective Service Screener

Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 753)

SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position

First review of applications will be on October 23, 2026. Any applications received after October 23, will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.

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

Individuals in this role must have a working knowledge of DD case management services, assessment and planning including knowledge of Oregon 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. Must be comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Language access support including but not limited to translation, interpretation, cultural agility and other language access supports are a component of the service. Must demonstrate an ability to complete professional documentation. Ability to quickly develop and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with department staff, consumers, the general public, and contract providers. Be able to maintain regular and predictable work attendance. Computer skills required including the ability to use an electronic health record for service documentation.

Eligibility Specialist

• Determine presumptive, initial and redetermination of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (I/DD) eligibility per Oregon Administration Rules (OAR).


• Act as a community liaison to inform/educate community on eligibility for I/DD services.


• Provide referral to individuals regardless of eligibility status to appropriate community resources.


• Interpret, apply and explain department policy and OARs to internal staff, consumers, stakeholders and advocates as they relate to eligibility and contested case hearing rights and procedures.


• Develop and track data and reports that align with the agency’s need for improvement and identify trends in eligibility and contested case hearings.


• Provide witness testimony as a subject matter expert (SME) while working collaboratively with the Department Hearing Representative on disputed eligibility determination contested case hearings.


• Provide choice counseling to individuals eligible for services.

Protective Service Screener

• Conduct duties that may include assurance of health and safety, protective service coordination and abuse investigation screening activity; participate in internal and external planning and training; represent Department in planning and program meetings, activities and consultations concerning services provided and the quality of those services.


• Skill, experience and ability to analyze complex circumstances, reach critical conclusions and develop plans for future improvement. Works closely with Service Coordinators to reciprocally communicate around providers, consumer concerns and outcomes.


• Skills, experience and ability to initiate and complete technically and grammatically sound written reports and documents; interpret and apply Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes, and state and county policies/practices as they relate to the conduct of regulatory oversight activities including investigation of abuse complaints.


• Ensures administrative, physical and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Protected Health information.

Associates degree in behavioral science, social science of closely related field with two years of human services experience; or three 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. Must not be on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) disqualified list and be free from unsubstantiated abuse reports.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may 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.