Temporary Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant at Walla Walla County assists the community, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, schools, and partners. Under supervision, you help improve access to services and outcomes across the lifespan with a focus on CYSHCN.

Work is part-time and on-call in the Community Health Department. The role requires an associate degree and outreach experience; driving may be needed; immunization and health program

Qualifications

• Associate degree in social services, education, or related field.
• Some outreach experience or experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• Combination of education and experience to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to the community including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, schools, and partners.
• Works with community partners to improve service system understanding, access, and outcomes for CYSHCN.
• Builds capacity through partnerships to ensure inclusive service opportunities for employment, community inclusion, and health care.

Skills

Outreach experience

Communication skills

Driver's license / ability to drive

Education

Associate degree in social services or related field

Job description

Position: Temporary Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant
Salary Range: $25.49 per hour to $34.16 per hour, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE
Location: Community Health Department
Employment Type: Part-time, On-call, Benefits do not apply, Open Until Filled

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Developmental Disabilities Senior Program Coordinator, or designee, the Developmental Disabilities Program Assistant provides information to the community including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, schools, community partners and advocates. Works with community partners to improve service system understanding, access, and outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities across their lifespan with a focus on Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN). Applies and integrates the guiding values of the Developmental Disabilities Administration within program services and activities.
Build capacity within the local community through active partnerships with education, service providers, State agencies, and others to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and CYSHCN have inclusive service opportunities for employment, community inclusion, and health care. Provides support for individual sand families to ensure successful outcomes related to employment, community inclusion, or health care.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities:

The working environment includes activities in multiple department venues. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office and field operations, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers, other office equipment, accessing file cabinets both on and off site, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally, and the ability to drive a motor vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Associate degree in social services, education, or other closely related field, some outreach experience or experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Combination of education and experience which would provide desired knowledge, skills, and training to meet the requirements for the position.

Licenses and other Requirements:

Maintain professional continuing education. Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT