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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I

Salary

$5,055.17 - $6,774.40 Monthly

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Regular, full time, full benefits

Job Number

2025-00086

Department

Health Services

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

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Summary

ABOUT 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. (https://vimeo.com/683937354/cce8815902)

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.

What You Will Bring:

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.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

Review the full job description by clicking HERE. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes/classspecs)

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 (https://www.deschutes.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human\_resources/page/682/2025\_deschutes\_county\_benefits\_guide\_-\_final.pdf) 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.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE (https://www.deschutes.org/hr/page/veterans-preference-information-and-instructions) for information.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.

Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care 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 following 1 month 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, Deschutes County 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

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

+ 125 Flexible Spending Program

+ 457 Deferred Compensation Program

+ Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visitwww.deschutes.org/hrand click on Employee Benefits.

01

This position requires a 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 job. Do you meet the requirements as listed above?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed above. Be specific with regard to education and years of experience.

03

Please describe your relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

04

Preference will be given for experience conducting assessments, especially in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system. Do you have experience completing assessments, especially in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If yes, please describe your experience.

06

Preference will be given for prior experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports. Do you have prior experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Supports?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please briefly describe any knowledge and/or experience you have with the application of Positive Behavior Supports.

08

Preference will be given for prior experience and/or knowledge of Person Centered Thinking. Do you have prior experience and/or knowledge of Person Centered Thinking?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please briefly describe any knowledge and/or experience you have with the application of Person Centered Thinking.

10

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet client and department needs. Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet client and department needs?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Preference will be given for bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and/or write in English and Spanish?

+ No.

+ Yes, I speak English and some Spanish.

+ Yes, I speak English and Spanish fluently.

+ Yes, I speak and write in English and Spanish.

12

Successful candidates must have the ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County and to provide face-to-face services in a variety of settings in the community, including hospitals, jails, clinics, client homes, etc. Applicants must also be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Can you meet these requirements?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Deschutes County is required to comply with OAR 411-323-0050 regarding Agency Management and Personnel Practices. These direct that our application for employment inquire whether an applicant has had any founded reports of child abuse or substantiated abuse. Please indicate if you've ever had any founded reports of child abuse or substantiated abuse.

+ Yes

+ No

14

If yes, please explain in detail.

15

Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Deschutes County Human Resources

Address

1300 NW Wall Street Suite 201Bend, Oregon, 97703

Phone

(541) 388-6553

Website

https://www.deschutes.org/jobs

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