What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Care Home Program Licenser position at Multnomah County, OR?
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly
Department:
Department of County Human Services (DCHS)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 20, 2025The Opportunity:
Multnomah County
Department of County Human Services
Aging, Disability
& Veterans Services
Division (ADVSD) invites applications for the Adult Care Home Program Licenser (Program Specialist) position.
The vision for the Department of County Human Services is that every person, at every stage of life, will have equitable opportunities to thrive. Come and help make a difference for people in our community! Being a licenser with the Adult Care Home Program allows you to support providers to create a healthy and safe environment for older adults and persons with disabilities with responsibility for ensuring accountability to local, state and federal rules.
Main responsibilities include:
- Determine eligibility for adult care homes licenses
- Conduct on-site licensing inspections of adult care homes
- Provide training and technical assistance for adult care home operators and staff
- Review protective service reports and recommend corrective action
- Conduct investigations on compliance and risk issues
- Participate in rule making and development of policies and procedures
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience promoting a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
- Experience in applying complex Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies to program scope and operations
- Experience in policy, planning and development, program monitoring, determining compliance or non-compliance and taking appropriate action to develop corrective action strategies in support of goals
- Experience in community-based care settings
- Ability to conduct investigations on compliance and risk issues
- Knowledge of interviewing methods, principles, and techniques
- Experience in communicating both verbally and in writing, adapting communication style, and interpreting nonverbal cues
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the
selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values
- Education/ Training: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in policy planning/development, monitoring/compliance, protective services/similar field investigations, and/or case management
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Transferable skills:
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet:
(Attachments will not be reviewed unless specifically requested.) Only apply once for this opportunity. Your completed application must include the following:
- A completed online application. We will not review separate resumes or other attached files. The exceptions are cover letter and documentation forveterans’ preference.
- A cover letter. Please attach a cover letter as a separate document and limited to the equivalent of one (1) page. The quality of your response may determine if you are moved on to the next review. Your cover letter should address the following:
- A description of how you meet the minimum qualifications described in the “Overview” and “To Qualify” sections noted above.
- After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans’ Preference Questionnaire prior to application deadline.
The Selection Process:
For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the
selection process page
. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates through phone screen and/or interview(s)
- Background and reference checks
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Patricia Allen
Email:
patriciaa@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 3476881
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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