Human Services Case Manager

Job Description

Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Note:
Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) March 1, 2026. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

Opportunity awaits! Do you want the opportunity to match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that supports the elderly, people with disabilities and communities? Then, we want to hear from you!

Initial Posting Date: 01/15/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/29/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $5,066 - $6,736

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Human Services Case Manager

Assess individual applicants and clients in their care settings; develop, coordinate, and arrange a variety of services for elderly and disabled adults or for medical patients about to be discharged from the hospital, which will assure the continuity of care needed to enable them to maintain or achieve maximum physical, social, and emotional independence or rehabilitation. Work in collaboration with other, such as discharge planners, adult protective services, case managers, community partners, and transition coordinators to facilitate and support diversion or transition efforts and other ODHS initiatives with the goal of diverting or transitioning institutionalized populations of people with complex medical and long term care needs into community-based settings with wrap around packages of services and supports.

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• A Bachelor's degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a closely related field;
• OR A Bachelor's degree in any field and one year of human services related experience;
• OR An Associate's degree in a Behavioral Science, Social Science or a closely related field AND two years of human services related experience;
• OR Three years of human services related experience.

• Experience with managing services for individuals
• Experience interpreting and implementing policy and procedures
• Experience preparing and maintaining written narrative documentation of actions taken
• Experience interviewing to obtain information to evaluate the next steps to take in a process

Attention all candidates! Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process.
  
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  Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the…