Developmental Disabilities Service Coordinator

Chdinc; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-term disability

401k

Professional development

Gym discounts

Paid time off

Renewal leave

Job summary

The Center for Human Development, Inc. in La Grande, Oregon seeks a qualified professional to identify access, coordinate and assure delivery of supports and services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

The role includes determining eligibility, assisting families, and helping clients obtain services and benefits, with emphasis on teamwork and reliable attendance. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science or related field required.
• Alternative: bachelor's in any field with 1 year human services experience.
• Alternative: associate's degree with 2 years human services work.
• Three years of equivalent training and work experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of Oregon developmental disability services public service system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify access, coordinate and assure delivery of supports and services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disability.
• Determine eligibility for services per state guidelines.
• Provide support and information to family members including consultation and education groups.
• Assist clients in applying for and obtaining services and benefits.
• Assist client with transportation if needed.
• Assist client in community involvement.
• Serve on advisory boards/committees related to disabilities.
• Monitor appointments, progress and maintain case notes and reports in a timely manner.
• Provide counseling to clients and families and respond to crises.
• Monitor delivery of services to individuals with disabilities.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Skills

Case management

Coordination

Crisis counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social science

Bachelor's degree in any field + 1 year human services

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

Three years equivalent training/work experience

Knowledge of Oregon public service system for developmental disability services

Job description

The Requirements:

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 experience in human services; or an associate’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or aclosely related field and two year’s work experience in human services; or Three years of equivalent training and work experience; and knowledge of the public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon.

Essential Functions:

• Identify access, coordinate and assure delivery of supports and services to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability.
• Determine eligibility for services as an individual with an intellectual/developmental disability per state guidelines.
• Provides support and information to family members including individual consultation, support/education groups.
• Assists clients in applying for and obtaining services and benefits.
• Assist client with transportation if needed.
• Assist client in community involvement.
• Serves on advisory boards and committees concerned with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Monitors client appointments and progress; maintains accurate case notes, treatment plans and client files; completes reports as required in a timely way.
• Provides supportive and problem-solving counseling to clients and their families; responds to crisis situations.
• Monitor delivery of services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Must maintain punctual and regular work attendance
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

The Benefits:

Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years!

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.