Do you have a passion for working with and advocating for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? Do you enjoy working both independently and as part of a team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This Eligibility Specialist position will conduct intakes and eligibility determinations in both ASL and English, assisting individuals and legal guardians/caregivers to complete intake applications for services and will participate in outreach events and presentations in the community. Eligibility Specialists request and review all collected records from educational, medical, psychological/testing records, makes determinations of eligibility in accordance with state OARs, assists as needed with appeals/hearings, and documents all activities including required paperwork and progress notes. This position completes redeterminations as required by state OARs for individuals at ages 7 or 9, and 18 or 22 years of age; assists applicants and families/guardians in coordinating county to county transfers.

About the Division
Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services strives to provide a responsive, cooperative lifespan delivery system of support, training, care, monitoring, protection and crisis response for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Services are designed to maximize opportunities for self-determination and self-sufficiency.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience of working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Successful hire will be contingent upon passing ASL proficiency test

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. If fingerprinting is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test; negative results are reimbursable.
• In accordance with county policy, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical or religious exception, prior to starting work.

*Interested candidates will be required to complete an application on our external careers website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.93 - $34.62 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• American Sign Language (Required)

Work Location: One location

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