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PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
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Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Developmental Disabilities Licensing Specialist. Yamhill County Health and Human Services, Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Program is seeking to hire someone who has great interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, is organized, energetic, and innovative to conduct licensing/certification for its Adult and Child Foster Homes throughout Yamhill County. The Foster Home Licensor/Certifier is responsible for coordinating the Adult Foster Home (AFH) licensing and Child Foster Home (CFH) certification and renewal process for interested people seeking to be licensed/certified by the Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. ODDS licensed/certified Foster Homes provide direct support to adults or children who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other disabilities such as mental health disorders.
The Benefits: Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits effective the firstyear of employment:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $53.94/month for current plan year. *
Additional benefits for HHS employees:
- $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
- $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
- HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
- Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
- Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*
*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).
The Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any related field and one year of human services related experience.
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- Associate's degree in a related field and two years of human services related experience.
Human services experience must include work such as 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.
- A valid drivers license in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation.
- Successful completion of a background check.
The Candidate:
We are looking for candidates that have excellent skills in organization, paperwork management, and communication - both verbally and in writing, in addition to typing and computer proficiency. Further, you must demonstrate listening and other skills which help clients feel comfortable sharing information, foster good public relations, and encourage team facilitation.
If you have the passion and ability to work in assisting individuals and families who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and you are a dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented individual, and possess the ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner than we encourage you to apply!
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
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