Developmental Disabilities Assessor - INTERNAL ONLY

Position: Developmental Disabilities (DD) Assessor
Department: Developmental Disability Services
Pay Grade: $27.52-$34.80

General Position Summary

This position is responsible for completing required state assessments for individuals experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Essential Functions

The following duties may not be all-inclusive, and other responsibilities may be assigned:

• Collaborate as part of the KCDDS Assessment team to ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments.

• Adhere to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Guidelines, including assessment processes, timelines, and documentation requirements.

• Review individuals’ histories, prior assessments, and relevant documentation.

• Coordinate assessment meetings with individuals, family members, providers, case managers, and other necessary participants.

• Participate in department trainings and position-specific training requirements.

• Maintain required certifications to conduct the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) and other relevant assessments.

• Provide backup support to the KCDDS Abuse Investigator Specialist in completing abuse investigations and protective services.

• Engage in PSI Team activities and meetings.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Certification, & Experience

• Knowledge of the public service system for developmental disabilities services in Oregon.

• Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field; OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field with one year of human services-related experience; OR

  • Associate’s degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field with two years of human services-related experience.

• Required Experience: Must have DD Assessment experience.

• Certifications & Training:

  • Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) certification/training by ODDS (must be obtained within 45 days of hire).

  • Support Needs Assessment Plan (SNAP) certification/training by ODDS (must be obtained within six months of hire).

  • PSI Core Competencies certification/training by OTIS (must be obtained within the first year of hire).

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Additional Training Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of I/DD training annually.

• Maintain required certifications for conducting ODDS Oregon Needs Assessments (ONA) and other assessments. This includes a two-day initial training, monthly check-in calls, and quarterly meetings with the state assessment team.

• Attend, participate in, and pass core competency training within the first year using OTIS-provided materials. Demonstrate competency after training completion. Until training is complete, consultation with OTIS is required for cases.