*About the Position*
This bilingual position (Spanish) is on the Child & Youth Team providing in-home supports and services to children with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
The position will assess individual needs and create individual plans of support for each child on their caseload.
You will be a part of a strong supportive case management team, with opportunities to collaborate with community partners in disability, education, medical and behavioral health services.
Regular supervision is provided, along with onboarding training and support to learn the County and State systems of support and service coordination.
We strongly value using an equity lens and trauma-informed principles; 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.
*Schedule: *Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.
\*This is an AFSCME represented position\*
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
*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:*
* Successfully passing a Spanish/English proficiency exam is required for this position.
*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.
*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.
*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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.
14 - $33.
60 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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