Personal Agent (Case Manager)

UCP Oregon helps adults who experience disabilities to live the life of their dreams—whether that’s living independently, working in a great job, or pursuing their interests and hobbies. We encourage a culture of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Support) and are working towards building an inclusive workforce to represent and empower the community we support.

UCP Oregon is seeking a “Personal Agent” (Caseload Manager) to work in one of our intellectual/developmental disabilities support services brokerages known as UCP Mentors.

As a Personal Agent, you’ll work with 36 to 40 adults on your caseload. Our customers live in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, and they reflect the diverse fabric of these communities. People experience disability across class, race, gender, and ethnic identities. Some of the people we serve live with their families or friends, others experience homelessness, and others live in their own homes and apartments. We work with people who experience a wide array of disabilities and some may also experience mental health conditions and addictions, or be youth transitioning into adulthood. Some of our customers are aging, and others are just transitioning into adulthood. This is really an opportunity to work with people from all walks of life.

• Navigate the support services system, including using person-centered planning techniques to assess their needs and develop plans and goals;

•  Secure resources and services (in areas such as employment, housing, crisis, and direct support providers); and

• Address their health and safety needs.

As a Personal Agent, you will advocate with and on behalf of the people you support, as well as offer care-coordinated problem-solving skills (sometimes on an urgent basis) for your caseload. You will also manage intensive paperwork, including plan development, billing, daily & weekly progress notes, caseload files, and correspondence. Finally, you’ll monitor the quality of services, and ensure choice and independence.

• This is a 40-hour a week job. Typical schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm but may vary depending on customers’ needs. Additional hours will be required rarely.
• Currently, Personal Agents are working a hybrid remote and office-based model (2 days in office, 3 days working from home). However, during your training period, you will be required to work at our office on a more regular basis located at NE Cascade Parkway. Once you are fully trained, you will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

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• UCP Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. UCP considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who experience disabilities to apply.
• Find out more about UCP at: http://www.ucpaorwa.org/.

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, or closely related field; or, a Bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of human service related experience; or, an Associate’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, or closely related field and two years of human service related experience; or, a high school diploma or GED and three years of human services related experience.
• Able to drive on the job, which means that you are at least 18 years old, have a current driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, at least two years of driving experience, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.
• Must pass a reference check and criminal history background check.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer self-determination and personalized support.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.