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  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Specialist I

    Bend, Oregon United States Deschutes County Full Time $5,186.61 - $6,950.54 Monthly Feb 06, 2026
    Deschutes County Employer:

    Deschutes County

    Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information. For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists. Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system. The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus. To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.  Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

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    Job Description

    Summary

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

    Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

    Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

    To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.

    ABOUT THE COUNTY:
    We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

    Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

    We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

    ABOUT THE JOB:

    The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program is the Community Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) providing case management and other IDD related services for Deschutes County. This position is responsible for providing service coordination/case management for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who live in a variety of residential settings. By joining the IDD Program, you will be joining a team committed to placing the individual in the center of planning, and to developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships throughout the community which result in better access to various features of our beautiful community so that people with IDD can have full lives.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Assessment, development and implementation of individual service plans and resources to meet support needs and life goals.
    • Identifying strategies to avert or resolve a client crisis.
    • Monitoring of services to assure compliance with Medicaid requirements.
    • Facilitating productive team processes.
    What You Will Bring:
    Knowledge of or experience with:
    • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities System and the difference between all service elements.
    • Federal, state, and county laws, codes, rules, and regulations governing public health.
    • Oregon Administrative Rules.
    • Oregon Intervention System.
    • Customer service and community outreach.
    Skill in:
    • Interacting with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and determining services, referrals, and resources.
    • Preparing documentation, developing support plans, and implementing plan requirements.
    • Managing and assuring compliance to information management and client confidentiality requirements.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, professional agencies, and community members.
    *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

    Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status.

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    Compensation

    $5,186.61 to $6,950.54 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

    BENEFITS:
    Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent;
    • AND three (3) years of human services related experience;
    • OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
    Preferred Qualifications :
    • Experience as a services coordinator or personal agent delivering case management in the Oregon I/DD service delivery system.
    • Experience providing case management in the field of social services.
    • Experience and/or knowledge of Positive Behavior Support and Person Centered Thinking.
    • Knowledge of Oregon Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) case management practices.
    • Knowledge of the Medicaid/Supplemental Security Income System.
    • Knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules pertinent to the provision of services to those with Intellectual/Developmental Disability services.
    • Bilingual in Spanish and English.


    Necessary Special Requirements

    Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

    Must have dependable transportation and be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

    Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

    NOTE: Per OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County’s employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click HERE to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

    Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
    Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

    Employer paid benefit offerings include:
    • Life Insurance for employee and dependents
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
    • Long-term Disability Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
    • Time Management Leave
    Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
    • 125 Flexible Spending Program
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program
    • Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
    To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.

    Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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