DD Specialty Coordinator 1 - Eligibility Specialist/Protective Service Screener

DD Specialty Coordinator 1

Eligibility Specialist/ Protective

Service Coordinator

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 753

AVAILABLE POSITION
DD Specialty Coordinator 1 - Eligibility Specialist/Protective Service Screener
Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 753)
SEIU Represented Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Individuals in this role must have a working knowledge of DD case management services, assessment and
planning including knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules governing the services provided by the Office of
Developmental Disabilities and ability to understand and interpret those laws as it relates to service delivery.
Must be comfortable working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. Language access
support including but not limited to translation, interpretation, cultural agility and other language access
supports are a component of the service. Must demonstrate an ability to complete professional
documentation. Ability to quickly develop and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with
department staff, consumers, the general public, and contract providers. Be able to maintain regular and
predictable work attendance. Computer skills required including the ability to use an electronic health record
for service documentation. Assist the Community Developmental Disabilities Program Manager (CDDP) and
Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), when appropriate, in the identification of existing
and insufficient service delivery, training, rule compliance, resources or options.

Eligibility Specialist:

• Determine presumptive, initial and redetermination of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Services (I/DD) eligibility per Oregon Administration Rules (OAR).

• Act as a community liaison to inform/educate community on eligibility for I/DD services.

• Provide referral to individuals regardless of eligibility status to appropriate community resources.

• Interpret, apply and explain department policy and OARs to internal staff, consumers, stakeholders and

advocates as they relate to eligibility and contested case hearing rights and procedures.

• Develop and track data and reports that align with the agency’s need for improvement and identify

trends in eligibility and contested case hearings.

• Provide witness testimony as a subject matter expert (SME) while working collaboratively with the

Department Hearing Representative on disputed eligibility determination contested case hearings.

• Provide choice counseling to individuals eligible for services.

Protective Service Screener:

• Conduct duties that may include assurance of health and safety, protective service coordination and

abuse investigation screening activity; participate in internal and external planning and training;
represent Department in planning and program meetings, activities and consultations concerning
services provided and the quality of those services.

• Skill, experience and ability to analyze complex circumstances, reach critical conclusions and develop

plans for future improvement. Works closely with Service Coordinators to reciprocally communicate
around providers, consumer concerns and outcomes.

• Skills, experience and ability to initiate and complete technically and grammatically sound written

reports and documents; interpret and apply Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Revised Statutes,
and state and county policies/practices as they relate to the conduct of regulatory oversight activities
including investigation of abuse complaints.

• Ensures administrative, physical and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect

the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Protected Health information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree in behavioral science, social science of closely related field with two years of human
services experience; or three years of relevant human services related experience; or any satisfactory
equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform
the work described.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an
acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements. Must not be on the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) disqualified list and be free from unsubstantiated abuse reports.

This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function
assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly
assigned personnel.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time

o Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit the Linn County Website.

SALARY RANGE $4,760 - $6,067 per month
CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2026
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County

Board of Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment
Division Office in Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.