CASE MANAGER SENIOR - LONG TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORT

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

Pay Range :

$32.85 - $40.27 Hourly

Department :

Department of County Human Services (DCHS)

Job Type : Regular Represented

Regular Represented

Exemption Status :

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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

September 18, 2024

The Opportunity :

Are you passionate about person centered, trauma informed care planning? Do you value consumer choice and independence? If so, Multnomah County invites you to apply!

Aging, Disability and Veteran Services is excited to announce we are currently seeking an experienced individual to provide services as a Case Manager Senior.

We currently have the following position available :

Case Manager Senior (Nursing Facility DIVERSION Intake Case Manager) located at Tabor Square (4610 SE Belmont St. Portland, OR 97215) with Transition Diversion.

The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used to fill Regular and Limited Duration positions. Limited duration positions can last up to 2 yrs, but may end at any time within the 2 yr period.

The Intake Case Manager determines accurate initial and eligibility for Medicaid waivered services, Nursing Facility services, State Plan Personal Care services, Medicaid (medical) programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other state and federal programs.

The Intake CM ensures that screening for Medicaid includes screening for all Medicaid programs and provides choice counseling.

If applicant is not eligible for Medicaid programs, referrals are made to District Center or other appropriate community-based resources, as available.

If and when possible this position will also move people from Nursing Facility care to the community.

Their mandate is to quickly establish service eligibility or deny the service request. If eligible, CM will counsel clients of their CBC choices and then coordinate the transition out of the NF to CBC setting or make a referral for a Transition.

If an applicant is not eligible for Medicaid programs, referrals are made to District Center or other appropriate community-based resources, as available.

The successful candidate will demonstrate :

• Ability to create space and promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
• Passionate about serving our community members
• Creative and thinks outside the box for solutions to problems
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations
• Ability to work well individually and within a team
• Ability to prioritize workload, maintain organization and successfully accomplish specific objectives or tasks.
• Willingness to set and meet defined goals related to Transition move numbers.

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.

We acknowledge that experience and transferable skills can be obtained through traditional and non-traditional means, we encourage and support all candidates who believe they have the experience needed to apply.

Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills* :

• Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social science, behavioral science, or related field; -AND-
• Four (4) years of case management experience with a minimum of one year of experience at the full performance / journey case management level.
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Transferable Skills :

Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences 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 and Evaluation :

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

The Application Packet : Attachments will not be reviewed unless specifically requested. Your completed application must include the following :

• A completed online application and / or resume covering relevant experience and education. Please include the following for each employer : name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities.
• Attach a cover letter : the quality of your response may determine if you are moved on to the next review. Your cover letter must include the following :
• Why you are interested in this opportunity and how your work experience and transferable skills meet the requirements described in the Overview and To Qualify sections above.

Note : The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience / skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement.

Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. We will not review attached files that are not your resume, your cover letter, or documentation that establishes your eligibility for veterans' preference.

The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all attachments by the closing date of the recruitment. Please attach veterans' preference documentation to the separate Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire, not the regular application.

Please contact the recruiter as soon as possible if you experience complications uploading your attachments.

Internal candidates : After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox.

Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

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
• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates through phone screen and / or interview(s)
• Background and reference checks

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

Additional Information :

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions.

Type of Position : This AFSCME Local 88 union-represented full-time position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule : Core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM.

Location : This position is designated as hybrid telework, meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location.

The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington;

the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is 4610 SE Belmont St, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97215

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical.

All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response.

During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.

For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

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 : Elizabeth McGunnigle

Elizabeth McGunnigle

Email :

[email protected]

Phone :

1 (971) 9303179

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 :

6296 - Case Manager Senior