Developmental Disabilities Specialist - Bilingual - LANE COUNTY : Job Details

About the Position

This bilingual (Spanish) position is on the Child & Youth Team providing in-home supports and services to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. You will assess individual needs and create individual plans of support for each child on your caseload. You'll be a part of a strong supportive case management team, with opportunities to collaborate with community partners in disability, education, medical and behavioral health providers. Regular supervision is provided, along with onboarding training and support to learn the County and State system of support and service coordination. We strongly value using an equity lens and trauma-informed principles, and you will receive ongoing support and training in these areas.

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.

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

*Hybrid telework may be optional or a condition of employment depending on the needs of the division at the time of hire, at 16 hours/week initially with an opportunity for 24 hours/week with experience.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• 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.

Testing Requirements

• Successful hire will be contingent upon taking a bilingual test to demonstrate proficiency in both English & Spanish.

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.

• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. [Link available when viewing the job]

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The[Link available when viewing the job]focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Trauma Informed Care Statement

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.

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