Case Manager – Oregon Project Independence - Medicaid (OPI/OPI-M) – 3-Year Limited Term (Multiple Openings)

Clackamas County Health, Housing & Human Services is seeking a Limited Term Case Manager to join the Social Services Division, supporting the Oregon Project Independence (OPI) Program including Oregon Project Independence-Medicaid (OPI-M). This is a Limited Term position with an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years.

Oregon Project Independence-Medicaid (OPI-M) and Oregon Project Independence-Classic (OPI-C) serve people who are older adults and people experiencing physical disabilities. The goals of the OPI-C and OPI-M programs are to promote quality of life and independent living among older adults and people with physical disabilities; provide preventative and long-term care services to eligible individuals to reduce the risk for institutionalization and promote self-determination; provide services to people who have limited access to other long-term care services; and optimize eligible individuals’ personal resources and natural supports. Clackamas County OPI strives to provide culturally relevant and linguistically responsive services to people at their specific need level; provide accessible services, offer supports and information in a variety of formats to meet individuals’ diverse linguistic, literacy and communication needs; provide a low-cost and effective intervention, allowing people who wish to stay in their homes for as long as they are safely able to do so; and provide connections to additional services such as home repairs, low-interest home repair loans, and other resources that support self-determination and independent living. Ultimately, services save community and state money and resources.

Allowable services include personal care, home care services, chore services, assisted transportation, adult day care, respite, case management, registered nursing service, and home-delivered meals.

The Case Manager’s role is to assist OPI-C clients with long-term care planning, determine program eligibility through a comprehensive needs assessment, develop person-centered service plans to meet needs, advocate for and coordinate the provision of needed goods and services, and provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of the service plan to ensure stability and sustainability.

For OPI-M eligible individuals, Case Managers complete an annual service plan with clients after the local Aging and People with Disability office determines eligibility. Responsibilities include assisting with long-term care planning, coordinating, and advocating for appropriate services and resources, and providing ongoing monitoring and oversight to ensure service plan effectiveness, stability, and sustainability.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Minimum of two (2) years' direct service experience providing case management services to older adults and adults with disabilities.Minimum of two (2) years' experience applying the techniques and principles of the assessment and evaluation (including communicating effectively, maintaining records and maintaining confidentiality) of needs of older adults, disabled adults, individuals with behavioral health needs or individuals with cognitive needs, and develop care plans to support those needs.Minimum of two (2) years' experience with the following:Applying the principles and techniques of interviewing, counseling and supporting clients in crisis.Developing and implementing appropriate case plans for clients with diverse needs and diverse settings.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals from diverse groups and backgrounds including clients, families, care providers, community resources, other public and private agencies and County employees.Managing an ongoing caseload of clients.Ability to relate to a wide variety of people with diverse needs, social, economic and cultural backgrounds.Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or SE Asian language.Professional experience working with older adults or adults with Alzheimer's or other related dementias.Experience entering information into statewide databases such as Oregon Access.Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policyMust pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records checkDriving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.