Hybrid Developmental Disabilities Specialist

Lane County Government; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services is seeking Developmental Disabilities Specialists to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The role may fill positions in Service Coordination, Eligibility, and Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) across programs.

Hours are part-time with a 1040-hour fiscal-year cap; telework may be offered depending on needs. A bachelor's degree is required and one year of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• A valid Oregon Driver's License or ability to reach service areas not accessible by public transportation.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• This position is subject to a full background check.

Responsibilities

• Completing the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) through document review, face-to-face contact and an interview process with the individual, family/guardian, service providers and other supports.
• Services Coordination through person-centered planning in collaboration with people we serve and their circle of support. Services Coordinators are also responsible for authorizing and monitoring the provision of funded I/DD services and providing referrals for community resources that are not directly funded by our service delivery system.
• Conducting intake and eligibility determinations by collecting and reviewing medical, school, and psychological records, and applying complex eligibility criteria.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Job description

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services is seeking Developmental Disabilities Specialists to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The role may fill positions in Service Coordination, Eligibility, and Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) across programs.

Hours are part-time with a 1040-hour fiscal-year cap; telework may be offered depending on needs. A bachelor's degree is required and one year of relevant experience is expected.