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

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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

February 24, 2025

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