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THE POSITION
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The Washington County Developmental Disabilities Division (WCDDD) is recruiting for Bilingual and Non-bilingual Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator positions. About Us:
The Developmental Disabilities (DD) Division supports the choices of individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families within our community by promoting and providing services that are person-centered, flexible, inclusive, and supportive of the discovery and development of each individual's unique gifts, talents, and abilities.
Our division is committed to embracing everyone's differences to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees and the community we serve. We value those committed to working on a collaborative team and supporting team members with varying communication styles and lived experiences.
La Division de Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Washington apoya las elecciones de las personas que viven con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo y sus familias dentro de nuestra comunidad. Promovemos y brindamos servicios centrados en la persona que son flexibles, inclusivos y que apoyan el descubrimiento y el desarrollo de los talentos, habilidades, y dones unicos de cada individuo.
Nuestra division se compromete a construir un equipo laboral diverso y aceptar las diferencias de todos para crear una cultura de dignidad y respeto para nuestros empleados y la comunidad a la que servimos. Valoramos a aquellos dedicados a trabajar en un equipo diverso y apoyar a los miembros del equipo con diferentes estilos de comunicacion e historiales culturales.
You can learn more about our division at: Developmental Disabilities About the Position:
This position is responsible of the coordination of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities who live on their own, with their families, or in a foster care or group home setting. This includes conducting assessments, developing and facilitating service plans, monitoring of plan-related services, and resource referrals.
This position may be eligible for an alternative and/or hybrid work schedule.
Bilingual Positions: Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language (primarily Spanish) besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. If you possess these skills, you are encouraged to apply.
Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessment test in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate, or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater. Pay periods are every two weeks.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will have a combination of lived and/or professional experience in the Human Services fields, with an understanding of working with Developmental Disabilities Services. This could include caseload management, assessment procedures, team coordination, and effective report and plan writing. This position requires the ability to collaborate with a variety of communities and diverse life experiences through a variety of different mediums; including but not limited to: telephone, email, mail, face to face in person or in a virtual setting. Additionally, candidates will need to be comfortable with travel and working in various settings including family homes, foster homes, and group homes and be able to work with a variety of individuals and their support teams.
Q&A Sessions:
We will be hosting virtual question and answer sessions to help answer questions about the division and open positions. Click the links below to join the Microsoft Teams meetings at the designated dates/times if you are interested in learning more. If you need help with the virtual meeting link, please reach out to David Reese at David_Reese@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Mental Health Services Coordinator II. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Mental Health Services Coordinator II - Developmental Disabilities. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct all monitoring and site visits per the divisions policy and procedures that are completed monthly, quarterly or yearly per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) requirements throughout the plan year.
- Complete unduplicated Qualified Case Management Contacts (CMCs) quarterly or monthly activities for individuals receiving K-plan and/or Waiver services. Complete all progress notes, including Targeted Case Management, Waiver Case Management and CMC's timely according to the divisions policy and procedures.
- Complete plan development per division policy and procedure and OAR in the form of an annual plan, individual support plan, or other required format. Plan activities may include, but are not limited to participation in assessment activities, completing supplemental documentation, providing Notification of Rights, providing WCDDD Privacy Practices, obtaining needed Releases of Information, offering voter registration when an individual turns 18, conducting required meetings and obtaining needed signatures. All needed documentation will be completed per division policy and procedure and OAR.
- Follow up on serious incidents, complete needed protective service activities, and complete Centralized Abuse Management (CAM) entries per division policy and procedure and OAR. Secondary-Demonstrate an understanding of the Community Developmental Disability Program (CDDP), Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) and Case Management Services OARs, especially OARs relevant to services being provided to individuals on their caseload.
- Assist individuals and families to understand financial, medical and other benefits and provide information and referral to community resources as needed.
- Share information obtained regarding service delivery resources and options with other DD team members and their supervisor.
- Monitor the quality of services delivered within the county and bring any concerns to the attention of their supervisor. Report identified insufficient service delivery resources or options to their supervisor.
- Update information in the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) at least annually and as significant changes occur.
- Terminate services and close files following Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Notice of Planned Action requirements, the division policies and procedures and OAR.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education and Experience
Must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered:
- Bachelor's degree in any field; AND One (1) year of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing;
OR - Associate's degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field; AND Three (3) years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing;
OR - Five (5) years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.
- Must successfully complete criminal history checks in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Some positions must pass oral and written proficiency tests in another language.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Next Steps
- Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
- MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes. This could take about 1-2 weeks.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process could take about 2-3 weeks.
- Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.
- Reference Checks: We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s), generally 3-4 professional references.
- Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
- Post-Offer Check: The final candidate(s) will require to successfully clear a third-party background check and oral and written bilingual proficiency tests (if applicable) as pre-employment conditions and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment.
- Start Date: A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.
Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
- Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov
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Washington County, OR
$33.97 - $41.29 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Aug 09, 2025