Transition Coordinator

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

2d•$34 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an internal recruitment open to all current regular, trial service and limited duration employees of Multnomah County who are in paid status, on approved leave, or on an active recall list. Temporary and on-call employees in Local 88 may apply for an internal recruitment if they were hired through a competitive, civil service process. Temporary and on-call employee who are not in Local 88 may apply for an internal recruitment if all of the following conditions are met: The employee was hired into the current temporary or on-call position via a competitive recruitment and selection process consistent with the county's Personnel Rules; The employee has worked in an on-call and/or temporary capacity at least five hundred (500) hours within twelve (12) months preceding the date of application; The recruitment is for a position in their current department; and The recruitment will not result in a promotion to a job class with a higher maximum salary rate. Do you want to change lives?! Is person centered, trauma informed care planning your passion? Do you value consumer choice and independence? If so, Multnomah County invites you to apply! Aging, Disability and Veteran Services is excited to announce we are currently seeking an experienced individual to provide services as a Case Manager Senior; Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. As a Transition Coordinator you will provide transition and diversion services to clients leaving the nursing facility setting using Home and Community Based waivered programs. You will assist clients in transition from nursing facilities care. Assist clients in relocating to less restrictive living situations; assess a client's functional abilities to manage their activities of daily living as well as other needs through a holistic assessment. You will develop and implement detailed care plans. Evaluate complex legal documents to determine financial eligibility. Function as lead worker within various teams. Perform in-depth screenings of potential clients, assigning work to peers. Ensure safe care plans that meet the client's care needs, treatment/therapy needs, and social needs. Services will always be provided in a person-centered fashion. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Ability to create space and promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values Passionate about serving our community members Creative and thinks outside the box for solutions to problems Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations Ability to work well individually and within a team Ability to prioritize workload, maintain organization and successfully accomplish specific objectives or tasks. Willingness to set and meet defined goals related to Transition move numbers.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social science, behavioral science, or related field; -AND- Four (4) years of case management experience with a minimum of one year of experience at the full performance/journey case management level .
Must pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities

Provide transition and diversion services to clients leaving the nursing facility setting using Home and Community Based waivered programs.
Assist clients in transition from nursing facilities care.
Assist clients in relocating to less restrictive living situations
Assess a client's functional abilities to manage their activities of daily living as well as other needs through a holistic assessment.
Develop and implement detailed care plans.
Evaluate complex legal documents to determine financial eligibility.
Function as lead worker within various teams.
Perform in-depth screenings of potential clients, assigning work to peers.
Ensure safe care plans that meet the client's care needs, treatment/therapy needs, and social needs.
Services will always be provided in a person-centered fashion.