Eligibility Specialist - IDD

Job Description

Job Description

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities.  We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact. 

The Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CCDP) provides access to local, regional, and statewide resources for children and adults who experience a developmental disability. In addition to comprehensive case management and service coordination, our staff assist with early Intervention and phase of life transitions. Our team will work closely with eligible individuals to ensure needs are addressed in a comprehensive and collaborative manner.

Position:  Eligibility Specialist

Department : Intellectual Development Disabilities 

Shift:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Salary Range: $27.77 to $36.26 (hourly). We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements). 

• Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service.
• CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Accidental Coverage Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance

Wellness Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)

Position Requirements:   Minimum Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, human services, public administration, or a closely related field; Bachelor's degree in any field HR/DD Eligibility Specialist 2.2019/11.2020 with one year experience of the public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon; or three years professional level evaluative, human services, analytical, and planning experience. Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the position, as approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS).

Qualifications & Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Knowledge of I/DD Services, case management; skills to interact with clients, family and subcontracted providers. Good computer skills a must. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and current auto insurance, meeting agency standards and ability to pass agency MVR test required.

Summary: The position focuses on providing community education on eligibility criteria, completion of prospective new intakes and the application process, eligibility determination, and eligibility redetermination at various ages of development in compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

  Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated. 

Working conditions: This position works in an office environment. 

Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. 

CCMH is Drugfree workplace. 

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