Bilingual Spanish/English Wraparound Care Coordinator Job at Washington County, OR
Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a B ilingual Spanish/English Wraparound Care Coordinator to join our Wraparound team! This is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to a new level and provide behavioral health care coordination for eligible children and families in the Washington County Wraparound program. We hope you consider joining our dynamic team of passionate care coordinators!
Wraparound is a team-based planning and problem-solving process to help youth and their families struggling with emotional, mental, and behavioral problems. The process begins by identifying the family's strengths and needs and then creating a plan to meet these needs.
In this position, you will work closely in partnership with family and youth partners to build an individualized Wraparound planning team with young individuals enrolled in our voluntary program. Youth and family voices are centered in all of our work and we continually strive to align our work with Oregon's Wraparound Best Practices. You will also facilitate a fidelity Wraparound process; develop care and safety plans; provide complex case or exceptional needs care coordination; conduct Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessments; procure needed treatment, coordinate service delivery; and coordinate and collaborate with system of care/community partners.
The ideal candidate will have an extensive experience working in child/youth mental health field; have knowledge of the child/youth serving system of care; have a passion for serving youth and families with complex needs; have experience in coordinating with the multiple child/youth serving systems; and have strong knowledge of childhood development and complex mental health needs of children, youths and families. They will also understand and be passionate about serving the Latinx community in Washington County.
To learn more about our Division, please use this link: Behavioral Health (Mental Health Services)
Bilingual Positions:
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of the Spanish language, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in writing Spanish accurately; ability to speak Spanish fluently; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing are required. If you possess these skills, you are encouraged to apply. An additional $75/per pay period for bilingual skills will be paid to qualified employees. Pay periods are every two weeks.
* Effective 10/15/2022, this recruitment will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. *
** It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start the week of 10/31/2022 for the applications submitted by Sunday, 10/30/2022. This posting will remain open and applications received after 10/30/2022 may be considered if needed. **
Wraparound Care Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator. Washington County organizes its positions into classifications. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification, please use this link: Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator-Mental Health
Education and Experience:
A Master’s Degree in a clinical field related to the diagnosis, etiology and treatment of mental health disorders; AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible mental health experience in assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in accessing needed services and support; AND- Must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.
- Bilingual positions will require the ability to speak, read, write, and translate Spanish into English and English into Spanish.
Please be advised that this position is required to pass a criminal background check post offer.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Selection Process:
1. An evaluation of training and experience of submitted application packets will be performed by Human Resources.
2. Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that successfully pass the initial application screening process as soon as possible.
3. The final candidate will be invited to take both written and oral Spanish language aptitude examinations. To be considered for a bilingual position, candidates will also be required to pass both examinations prior to placement in the position. Please note: additional compensation is provided to staff members occupying positions designated as bilingual.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' Preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points Instructions (Download PDF reader).
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 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
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This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement.
Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:
- Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
- Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
- Alternative Care Coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
- Bike lockers and repair stations
- A charitable giving program
- Oregon College Savings Plan
Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.
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