Developmental Disability Licensing Compliance Specialist

Developmental Disability Licensing Compliance Specialist

Job ID: 107134
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.



CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, August 28, 2023.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $58,964.96 - $74,525.50

Hourly Pay Range: $30.238443 - $38.218203

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a Full Time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County's Social Services Division is seeking applicants for a Developmental Disability (DD) Licensing Compliance Specialist. The DD Licensing Compliance Specialist develops and facilitates trainings for new and current adult and child foster care providers, based on the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) and Individual Support Plan requirements. The Licensing Compliance Specialist provides technical assistance to adult and child foster care providers to ensure that individuals' support needs are being met and required documentation is being completed. This position works collaboratively with Service Coordinators to identify and address concerns around compliance with foster care providers by providing consultation, assessment of compliance with OARs, and appropriate training.

Licensing Compliance Specialists are mandatory reporters. They work in collaboration with service coordination and abuse investigation in the assurance of protective services and communicate licensing violations that require citations to foster providers. The DD Licensing Compliance Specialist responds to complaints and compliance situations and participates in program planning and development.

This position will conduct and review licensing inspections of adult and child foster care homes, investigate alleged licensing violations, and identify the need for licensing citations to foster care providers.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of experience with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities case management. This includes a background in client assessment and monitoring the progress of clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with this population, specifically with complaint resolution, determining compliance with applicable State licensing requirements and standards, and providing protective services to vulnerable populations.

Our Program strives to create a culture of belonging where everyone feels welcome, valued and engaged in the work of supporting individuals who experience
Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities. We value inclusion and believe everyone's voice is important. We value equity and strive to provide individuals with the resources they need to succeed. We don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees and all we serve.

If you are looking to expand your career and gain new skills, we encourage you to apply. Clackamas County is experiencing rapid growth and we are looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow and put their compassion and creativity to work.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We are excited to learn about the unique perspective and experience you would bring to our team.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must meet the minimum standards for a Foster Care Licensing and Certification Specialist under Community Developmental Disability Programs as defined in OAR 411-320-0030:

a) A master's degree in social work;

b) A bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social work, social science, or a closely related field;

c) A bachelor's degree in any field and one year of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing;

d) An associate's degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing; OR

e) Three years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing.

• At least 1 year of current (within past 4 years) experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities services
• At least 1 year of experience conducting compliance reviews, following State and/or County compliance standards
• At least 1 year of experience providing case management services such as developing individual service plans, safety plans, skill training plans and client assessments for intellectually and developmentally disabled populations
• At least 1 year of experience conducting training for large groups, as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor, manager or senior employee
• At least 1 year of experience monitoring client progress and ensuring service plans are carried out
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check and reports of substantiated abuse
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience interpreting and applying Oregon Administrative Rules
• Experience with complaint resolution
• Experience determining compliance with applicable State licensing requirements and standards
• Experience providing protective services to vulnerable populations
• Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Bilingual in English and Amharic

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.


TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Plans, coordinates, interviews applicants and conducts on-site inspections of potential and currently licensed adult and child foster homes; serves as a licensing contact to the state, providers, providers' landlords, and the public; determines compliance with applicable state and County licensing requirements and standards; recommends to state DD Licensing Unit approval or denial of foster home licenses based on applicable standards criteria.
2. Prepares written reports and correspondence in response to licensing violations; determines the necessary corrective action to be taken by the licensed provider and when appropriate, recommends what type of sanction(s) will be imposed including civil penalties, conditions on license, denial, suspension or non-renewal license.
3. Provides consultation to providers, applicants and caregivers on complex, technical issues and various aspects of operating and/or working in foster care; interprets and applies the Administrative Rules to assure providers operate their home in compliance; communicates new procedures from state DD to providers; determines if potential providers, resident managers and caregivers meet the qualifications per Oregon Administrative Rules.
4. Participates in planning, organizing and presentations of the orientation to potential providers and resident managers; advises and counsels providers regarding applicable requirements, rules and regulations; approves and recommends denial of employment of resident managers and other caregivers; approves or denies requests for training for the mandatory continuing education credits; interprets and applies the Administrative Rules to review and approve/deny all foster home providers private admission contracts.
5. Responds to and investigates complaints regarding alleged licensing violations; in coordination with the state Licensing Unit, determines the course of action needed; consults with County Counsel regarding legal actions taken; testifies at hearings regarding licensing actions and provides evidence in support of actions taken.
6. Reviews foster care license and caregiver applications to determine if qualifications and training requirements have been met and processes all criminal history requirements with the state Criminal Background Unit for foster care.
7. Provides high level technical support and training to providers to ensure compliance with specific service OAR's and the Abuse and Neglect OAR; provides proactive support to providers to reduce incidents of abuse and neglect through training and technical assistance; provides at least quarterly monitoring of individuals receiving service and health and safety facility inspections in foster homes, if there are health/safety/neglect/abuse concerns, monitoring visits may be required daily.
8. Collaborates with abuse investigators to follow-up with providers for protective services and required actions of a completed report.
9. Participates and serves on various committees; consults with or provides information to agency staff and other social services professionals.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Working Knowledge of: Laws, rules and regulations applicable to the licensing of adult and child foster care homes; certification and endorsement requirements for providers; methods and principles used to conduct licensing assessments; principles and techniques of interviewing and public speaking; office procedures, practices and equipment, including computer operation.

Some Knowledge of: Community and state resources; basic principles and techniques of supervision.

Skill to: Interview and investigate foster and agency providers to obtain information needed to assess licensing eligibility status and compliance; interpret policies, procedures and requirements applicable to the licensing of adult foster homes and certification of children foster home providers; analyze data on alleged licensing violations and determine appropriate course of action; prepare and present written and oral presentations; enter and retrieve data on a computer; establish and maintain effective working relationships with providers, agencies and other social services professionals; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and maintain accurate and legible records.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 37.5 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off):

• Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
• This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Social Services Division provides assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income residents of Clackamas County.

Social Services is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.

Learn more about Clackamas County Social Services.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas 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.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


OTHER INFORMATION

Applicants must pass a criminal records and abuse check according to ORS 409.027 in order to be considered. This requirement is an important step to ensure safety and quality care for the most vulnerable Oregonians, which are children, seniors and people with disabilities.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
KSchaefer@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107134&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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