Case Manager 2

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$29.18 - $35.73 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Human Services (DCHS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

The Opportunity:

This is an on-going recruitment that will be used to fill vacant positions as they come up. To be considered for future openings, we invite you to apply now!

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

The Department of County Human Services seeks Case Manager 2 to work with those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This position will not make you a billionaire but will give you a billion rewards-the State of Seniors and People with Disabilities contracts with Multnomah County to provide case management services. As a case manager, you will access, coordinate and assure the delivery of services and supports required by individuals with developmental disabilities.

We have teams that work with Children, High School Transition, Foster Care, Adults, and Seniors who need your help accessing and receiving services within their community. We strongly encourage you to apply if you can speak a second language.

As the Case Manager 2 ,other duties will include:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Support individuals found eligible for case management services through Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• Assess client needs and risk status through home visits, phone calls

• Connecting them with resources and meetings with community partners involved in the person's care

• Develop comprehensive, client-centered care plans for people living in family homes and in comprehensive 24 hour care

• Monitor services and supports

Successful case managers have the:

• Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values

• Knowledge of principles and practices of case management for people impacted by intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

• Ability to stay on top of the clerical duties so the client work stays up to date

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

• Commitment to delivering person-centered care

• Comfort and competence with using standard technology

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Department County Human Services (DHCS) employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations of the Department of County Human Services in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, psychology/sociology, criminal justice or a related field. (Professional work at or near the level of this position can substitute year for year for the educational requirement.)

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible research, field investigatory or case management experience as a journey-level social services, court, criminal justice or corrections/protective services professional

• Diversity and Equity: Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values

• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1.Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

2.Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

• Demonstrate your experience working with diverse vulnerable populations; and

• How you meet the qualifications for this position; and

• Why you are interested in the position

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

• • Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --

• Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:

• Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the "Career" section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).

• When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the "Resume/Cover Letter" section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through https://multco.us/jobs, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the "Upload" button for EACH document you'd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

• Do not click the "Submit" button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.

• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.

• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• Resume and Cover Letter Review

• Phone screen

• Consideration of top candidates

• Language assessment

• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Nicole Cole

Email:

nicole.cole@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9887767 x87767

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

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