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 providing person-centered equitable access to services by advocating for, protecting and empowering individuals with IDD to live their best lives.
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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 1,200 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. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
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ABOUT THE JOB:Deschutes County Health Services is currently hiring for an Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist II. This position performs professional duties as an Adult Abuse Investigator determining if abuse reports meet the criteria for investigation, coordinating protective services and performing abuse/neglect investigations on behalf of adult individuals whose health and or safety may be at risk. All duties performed will be within accordance to the State of Oregon Department of Human Services contracts.
This position requires travel throughout Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties, and occasionally to other parts of the State as needed.Key Responsibilities:- Responsible for receiving, documenting and screening allegations of abuse against adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to determine if reported allegations meet criteria for abuse investigation.
- Responsible for assuring protective services are coordinated in response to alleged conditions in order to prevent further abuse or harmful conditions.
- Responsible for conducting abuse investigations to the standard described by Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Investigations, Training and Safety (OTIS).
What You Will Bring:Knowledge of or experience with:
- Experience in applying administrative rule and state statute to reported conditions to determine whether definitions of abuse apply to those reported conditions.
- Experience in conducting fact-finding investigations including conducting interviews of witnesses, victims and accused persons collecting and analyzing documentary or physical evidence, and completing technical investigatory reports.
- The different types of disabilities and the medical, physical, and psychological implications they create.
- Familiarity with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and with federal and state regulations and standards for the Department of Health Services Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities program.
Skill in:
- Ability to complete the responsibilities of the job in a thorough, non-biased and timely fashion.
- Must exhibit ability to utilize a web-based system (Centralized Abuse Management - CAM) to compile and complete initial reports, investigative conduct and final investigation abuse reports.
- Evaluate and disseminate rules and regulations as provided by the Department of Health Services Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities program.
- Maintain a database system of electronic client records.
- Be flexible and deal with change in a positive manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and work respectfully with people with disabilities and their families.
- Work well independently as well as with a variety of people as part of a team.
* 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.
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Compensation$5,851.99 to $7,842.22 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
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
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Minimum Qualifications- Associate's degree in human science, social science, behavioral science, or criminal science;
- AND four years of human services, law enforcement, or investigative experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
Preference will be given for: - Bachelor’s degree in human science, social science, behavioral science, or criminal science; and two years of human services, law enforcement, or investigative experience.
- Prior experience conducting fact-finding investigations including completing written reports.
- Prior experience and knowledge of Person Centered Thinking.
- Familiarity with or knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules related to Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Necessary Special RequirementsDriving is a requirement for this position. 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 able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Must have the the ability to pass OTIS Core Competency Test.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
Must attend trainings periodically to gain or maintain qualifications as an Abuse Investigator.
Computer literacy with strong typing and computer skills required.
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
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 visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
