CDDP Case Manager (Bilingual) at LIFEWAYS INC

Description

Benefits offered to full-time positions:

• $3,000 new hire bonus (new hired full-time staff), or $1,500 new hire bonus (new hired part-time staff)
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Carpool reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Essential duties/responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list; Other duties may be assigned):

• Deliver case management services as listed in OAR 411-415-0050 Standards for Case Management Services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Act as a mandatory abuse reporter. Ensure all reported serious events related to an individual are documented using the Lifeways Incident Report form, per Malheur County CDDP/Lifeways policies.
• Assist program manager in monitoring the quality of services delivered within the county, and in the identification of existing and insufficient service delivery resources or options.
• Provide information and timely referral for individuals and their families regarding developmental disability services available within Malheur County and assists them to access services and resources.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and provide case management services which may include problem identification, goal setting, progress notes, annual plans and summaries, and monitoring individual services.
• Coordinate with other State, public and private agencies regarding services to individuals with development disabilities.
• Attend all client service meetings as necessary.
• In consultation with client’s team members provide crisis services by assessing, identifying, planning and monitoring client needs in coordination with the crisis provider and regional crisis coordinator.
• Serve as an advocate/liaison in assisting clients to obtain necessary services, which may include transitioning, community integration, resource and referral.
• May provide or facilitate transportation to service appointments.
• Provide case management and support for clients placed in nursing homes, group homes, foster homes, private homes, or supported living situations and other residential/vocational day services.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, behavioral science, or closely related field
• OR a bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of human services related experience
• OR an Associate degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience
• OR a High School Diploma and three years of human services related experience
• Must obtain Translation certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must have knowledge of the public service system for developmental disabilities services in Oregon
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of background check
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting