The Assistant Town Administrator reports directly to the Town Administrator and is a member of the Town’s Executive Leadership Team. The position will perform a wide variety of professional duties while providing direct support to the Town Administrator and the Town’s Department Directors. The position leads the Museum, Risk Management operations, and the Town’s efforts related to workforce housing and childcare. Other supervisory/leadership duties may be assigned based on fit and organizational need. The ideal candidate will be energetic, experienced in delivering a high-quality professional work product, and possess exceptional communication skills. The candidate must have a team focus and possess unquestionable integrity, accountability, ethics, and personal responsibility. Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with the Town Board, Town staff, and the community will be critical to success in this position. For more information, please visit estes.org/jobopenings

Lake County, IL  (population 703,462)  seeks an innovative, creative and dynamic public relations professional to serve as Lake County’s next Director of Communications. The Communications Director leads the County’s internal and external communications activities including community outreach, public relations, public information, and media relations. This position will develop effective communications plans and strategies, and is responsible for key messages, press releases, social media, website content, print and electronic communication, and Lake County Television (LCTV), as well as assisting departments with the development and implementation of communication strategies and crisis communications. Lake County is a large, complex organization consisting of more than 30 departments and divisions that provide services including law enforcement, water and sewerage treatment, public health, criminal justice, transportation, public works, land use planning, building inspections, and emergency management. The county has 2,679 employees, a $503 million budget and is governed by a 21 member elected Board.  The Communications Director leads a staff of 6 full time and 8 part time positions in the coordination, development and implementation of internal and external communication, public information and community relations activities (i.e., government access channel, website, social marketing programs, special events, etc.).  The Communications Director anticipates media responses, prepares spokespersons accordingly and responds to media inquiries. The Director also advises and counsels County leaders on communication strategies and crisis communications, including fostering the organization's core values, and marketing County services to residents, community groups, and other external communications.  Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communications, public administration, public policy, business, or related field.  A master’s degree in communications or related field is preferred.  Also required is ten years of related experience including at least four years progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or marketing; and two years in a supervisory capacity. Starting salary range is $130,000 - $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Submit resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references at once to www.govhrjobs.com to the attention of Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA, LLC, 630 Dundee Road #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3243. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click HERE to Apply!

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, September 2, 2019.   PAY INFORMATION   Annually:  $51,697.12 - $65,339.70 Hourly:     $26.511342 - $33.507540   BENEFITS   In addition to competitive wages, Clackamas County offers an attractive benefits package for employees in regular status positions. This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association. Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits Learn More About Benefits   JOB INTRODUCTION   Clackamas County Social Services Division is seeking an experienced and motivated individual as Senior Case Manager to join the Developmental Disabilities Program.  This position will lead the work of other Case Managers on the Adult Residential Team and conduct training as well as cary a small caseload. As a Senior Case Manager, you will coordinate and provide training for case managers, complete quality assurance reviews, facilitate meetings, field complaints and questions from various avenues, provide back-up support to case managers, and supervisor, participate in work groups and committees locally and at the State level, related to Developmental Disabilities. Competitive candidates will have experience working in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as experience leading the work of others. Candidates must meet the requirements for a Service Coordinator under OAR regulation as well as have extensive case management experience with the ID/DD population. Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* Must meet the minimum standards for a Service Coordinator under Community Developmental Disability Programs as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 411-320-0030 and 411-415-0040 .**see requirements below At least 3 years (recent within the last 5 years) experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities case management At least 2 years of experience conducting comprehensive assessments of client needs as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor, manager or senior employee At least 2 years of experience providing case management services such as developing individual service plans, safety plans and client assessments for intellectually and developmentally disabled populations, as a regular part of the job, and independently At least 2 years of experience monitoring client progress and ensuring service plans are carried out. (This may involve visiting clients in homes, hospitals and/or residential care facilities) as a regular part of the job, and independently. Working knowledge of the systems utilized by ID/DD clients, such as Social Security, Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation (VRD), Educational Service Districts (ESD), Employment First, Child Welfare, ODDS Residential, legal, medical, dental, and behavioral health programs. Must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test Must successfully pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check and reports of substantiated abuse Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Specific information on the County's driving policy can be found at Driving and Vehicle Policy (EPP 52) . Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:* Bilingual skills (Spanish and/or Russian) Experience leading the work of other Case Managers *For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position. ** 411 -320-0030 - Organization and Program Management The rules in OAR chapter 411, division 320 prescribe general administrative standards for the operation of a community developmental disabilities program (CDDP). (1) A CDDP providing developmental disabilities services under a contract with the Department is required to meet the basic management, programmatic, and health, safety, and human rights regulations in the management of the community service system for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. (5) QUALIFIED STAFF. Each CDDP must provide a qualified CDDP manager, services coordinator, eligibility specialist, and abuse investigator specialist for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or have an agreement with another CDDP to provide a qualified eligibility specialist and abuse investigator specialist for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. ( c) SERVICES COORDINATOR. The services coordinator must meet the qualifications for a case manager described in OAR 411-415-0040. 411-415-0040 Case Manager Staff Requirements (1) CASE MANAGER. The case manager must have knowledge of the public service system for developmental disabilities services in Oregon and at least: (a) A bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field; (b) A bachelor’s degree in any field and one year of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues, such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing; (c) An associate’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues, such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing; OR (d) Three years of human services related experience, such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues, such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing.    RESPONSIBILITIES   Leads the work of staff in assigned work unit; trains and provides direction to Case Managers and related staff on complex technical or procedural issues; assigns case loads and reviews decisions on difficult case problems; identifies training needs for work unit; assists in evaluating work performance; acts on behalf of the unit or program supervisor as directed. Provide case management services to individuals with IDD, per Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), and document in accordance with current Medicaid requirements and local policy. Lead the work of and train case management staff on OARs and procedures regarding all aspects of case management services and the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of ISPs, and additional client records for compliance with current OAR and Clackamas County policy and procedures. Represent Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities (DD) Program on local and statewide committees and work groups pertaining to OARs. Provide referrals for residential services, crisis services and processes, and inter-agency collaboration to promote and improve development of DD services. Develop written procedures to complement policies, and OARs that promote smooth work-flow (LEAN).   QUALIFICATIONS   Working Knowledge of: principles, methods and techniques of Targeted Case Management according to Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs); body of laws relating to DD persons of all ages including federal, state and local legislation with the ability to interpret and utilize these laws to the benefit of the clients; OARS which govern services to DD clients; the systems utilized by DD clients, especially Social Security Administration, school districts, legal, medical, dental and evaluation programs; behavioral risks and interventions; teaching methods used with DD populations; adaptive equipment and methods; the life-span array of resources available to DD clients and how transitions occur between them.      Ability to: interpret an array of evaluation materials; develop and implement training curricula; relate to clients of all ages; work within a team approach and work independently; coordinate trainings for case managers and other adult learners; lead the work of others; advocate, both formally and informally, for clients and services and ensure client choice is respected.      Skill to: communicate to clients who have severe receptive and expressive deficits; recognize the need for and coordinate situational counseling such as crisis, grief, family and/or behavioral; make judgments that may have legal, medical, ethical consequences; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.   WORK SCHEDULE   This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 37.5 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.   EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY   Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 400,000 citizens. Explore Clackamas County Clackamas County Core Values Working for Clackamas County Recreation, Arts & Heritage Equity, Diversity and Inclusion   ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Social Services Division provides assistance to seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and low-income residents of Clackamas County. Social Services is a Division of the Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) Department.  Learn more about Clackamas County Social Services   APPLICATION PROCESS   Clackamas County only accepts online applications. Special Notes:  The content of your application, including employment history, must validate your answers to all the questions (both multiple choice and supplemental) or your application may be inactivated. This application includes Supplemental Questions.  All questions must be answered with accurracy and cover all information asked.  Please do not cut and paste your resume as a response to these questions.  If the Open Ended questions are not answered, your application may be inactivated and you will not receive further consideration for the position. Help With Your Application: Application Process Browser and Operating System Hints Frequently Asked Questions If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us .  Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays). HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE Request Veterans' Preference Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference VISA SPONSORSHIP Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date.  You may request an accommodation during the online application process.   OTHER INFORMATION   Applicants must pass a criminal records and abuse check according to ORS 409.027 in order to be considered. This requirement is an important step to ensure safety and quality care for the most vulnerable Oregonians, which are children, seniors and people with disabilities.