Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I
Deschutes County Bend, Oregon, United States
- Location: Bend, Oregon, United States
- Categories: Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: May 23, 2025
Job Description:
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I
Description
SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community based settings.
Deschutes County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program is the Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) providing case management and other IDD related services for Deschutes County. By joining the Deschutes IDD Program you would be joining a team committed to putting the individual in the center of planning and to developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships throughout the community which result in better access to various features of our beautiful community so that people with IDD can have full lives.
To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. W e enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to complete functional needs assessments, with a primary focus on the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA), for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role supports individuals across a variety of settings, helping ensure they receive services that are tailored to their unique needs. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
This position will be primarily housed at a Bend or Redmond office location, but is expected to travel throughout the Deschutes County area to complete interview assessments in various locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor due dates and the need for upcoming assessments.
- Sc hedule and conduct assessments of individual support needs according to specified timelines.
- Conduct information gathering interviews with a diverse population.
- Review client records to gather information relevant to the assessment.
- Complete progress notes to reflect completed services.
Knowledge of or experience with:
- Different types of disabilities and the medical, physical, and psychological implications they create.
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities System and the difference between all service elements.
- Federal, state, and county laws, codes, rules, and regulations governing public health.
- Human relations, interviewing, counseling, and writing skills.
- Department of Health Services computer program and other health services software.
- Client assessment, service planning, and paraprofessional support.
- Customer service and community outreach.
Skill in:
- Engage with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assess their support needs.
- Effectively managing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and workload demands.
- Preparing and completing assessments that meet all requirements.
- Managing and assuring compliance to information management and client confidentiality requirements.
- Following directions and interacting professionally.
- Working within a team and collaborating with multiple team members.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, professional agencies, and community members.
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Compensation
$5,055.17 to $6,774.40 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND three (3) years of human services related experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience conducting assessments in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system.
- Knowledge of case management in the field of social services.
- Experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Thinking.
- Knowledge of Oregon Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) case management practices.
- Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules pertinent to the provision of services to those with Intellectual/Developmental Disability services.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish language.
Necessary Special Requirements
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout the State of Oregon in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Position will require some travel throughout the Central Oregon area to meet client needs, and to other locations within the state (including Portland, Salem and Eugene) for training and development purposes.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific