Case Manager Jobs in Oregon
Case Manager jobs in Oregon are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in healthcare systems, behavioral health agencies, and social services organizations, with openings at every level from entry-level care coordination to senior program management. Portland, Salem, and Eugene account for the largest share of postings, where employers like Oregon Health and Science University, PeaceHealth, and the Oregon Department of Human Services maintain ongoing hiring across their networks. Medical case management, behavioral health coordination, and child welfare case management are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Youth Case Manager. This position provides clients with case management in order to help them achieve their goals while ensuring a safe space while engaging with HYS staff. The case manager helps clients learn life skills, build positive relationships and navigate public and social services available in the community. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required.
Four or more years of work or volunteering experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social or community services or related public-facing sectors; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be accepted.
College course work in social sciences or related human services preferred but not required.
Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with special needs population and/or experience working with youth or high-risk youth.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening and an Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check prior to employment.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers card, Mandatory Reporting, Privacy Laws, Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Intervention, Behavior Management Interventions, and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect trainings and/or certifications required within the first 30 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of/or experience with: the principles of coordinated assessment, working with unsheltered or vulnerable populations, as well as best practices in homeless service delivery is preferred.
Basic proficiencies in computers, MS Office products, database software, and web tools.
Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Works directly with clients to ensure access to housing assessments and resources.
Assesses client eligibility and aids in gathering documentation as required for intake, enrollment, and shelter placement.
Provides direct service to participants, including case management and housing placement support to assist participants in becoming self-sufficient and overcoming barriers to accessing permanent housing.
Develops Action Plans that identify participant needs, barriers, and strengths.
Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with community partners.
Provides support for client-tracking, service delivery, follow-up reporting, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and grant program and funding requirements, setting high standards for data quality and compliance performance, remaining in compliance with the regulations of all funding streams.
Works cooperatively with other Arches Project programming to ensure quality and timely client service delivery.
Complies with agency Quarterly and Annual reports.
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.
Performs cleaning, janitorial, and laundry tasks in support of day-to-day sheltering operations.
Supports nutrition staff as needed by completing various kitchen tasks, including cooking meals.
Provides client transportation in Agency vehicles to and from school, to and from appointments, and to other assigned outings.
Participates in Community Outreach to local organizations, camps, and groups as directed by supervisor.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all times.
Attends and engage required annual trainings.
Assists with filling prescriptions for clients with case worker approval.
Facilitates dispensing of medications to clients following proper protocols.
Other
Consistent punctuality and reliable attendance are essential requirements for this role.
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive, professional relationships with team members and clients.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling personal items, food, clothing, sacks, carts, cleaning supplies and equipment, office equipment and use of computers and written in-take processing.
Requires frequent moving/walking and standing in the shelter setting and outdoor spaces.
Frequent/occasional driving in all weather conditions in Marion and Polk counties.
Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated, applying crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for all participants.
Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and staff.
Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks.
Ability to reach and/or extend to access materials or equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus.
Able to physically and mentally tolerate escalated, and occasionally destructive behavior from clients. Able to de-escalate others and respond calmly, and lead others in a crisis.
Ability to proceed independently in accordance with Agency and program policies, guidelines, and initiatives.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs safely and repeatedly.
Ability to navigate multiple floors without the use of an elevator when necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Close quarters, with residents that are experiencing chronic homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior.
Primarily indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
Exposure to trash and potential biohazards.
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Required to work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT WE OFFER
401k contribution after 1 year
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
For some positions, employees may be eligible for company‑sponsored continuing education
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.
- MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job, unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.
If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.
Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Youth Case Manager. This position provides clients with case management in order to help them achieve their goals while ensuring a safe space while engaging with HYS staff. The case manager helps clients learn life skills, build positive relationships and navigate public and social services available in the community. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required.
Four or more years of work or volunteering experience in fast-paced customer service, healthcare, education, social or community services or related public-facing sectors; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be accepted.
College course work in social sciences or related human services preferred but not required.
Preference will be given to candidates with work or volunteer experience working with special needs population and/or experience working with youth or high-risk youth.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required.
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening and an Oregon Department of Human Services criminal background check prior to employment.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers card, Mandatory Reporting, Privacy Laws, Trauma Informed Care, Suicide Intervention, Behavior Management Interventions, and Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect trainings and/or certifications required within the first 30 days of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of/or experience with: the principles of coordinated assessment, working with unsheltered or vulnerable populations, as well as best practices in homeless service delivery is preferred.
Basic proficiencies in computers, MS Office products, database software, and web tools.
Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Works directly with clients to ensure access to housing assessments and resources.
Assesses client eligibility and aids in gathering documentation as required for intake, enrollment, and shelter placement.
Provides direct service to participants, including case management and housing placement support to assist participants in becoming self-sufficient and overcoming barriers to accessing permanent housing.
Develops Action Plans that identify participant needs, barriers, and strengths.
Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with community partners.
Provides support for client-tracking, service delivery, follow-up reporting, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Maintains full compliance with all federal, state, and grant program and funding requirements, setting high standards for data quality and compliance performance, remaining in compliance with the regulations of all funding streams.
Works cooperatively with other Arches Project programming to ensure quality and timely client service delivery.
Complies with agency Quarterly and Annual reports.
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.
Performs cleaning, janitorial, and laundry tasks in support of day-to-day sheltering operations.
Supports nutrition staff as needed by completing various kitchen tasks, including cooking meals.
Provides client transportation in Agency vehicles to and from school, to and from appointments, and to other assigned outings.
Participates in Community Outreach to local organizations, camps, and groups as directed by supervisor.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all times.
Attends and engage required annual trainings.
Assists with filling prescriptions for clients with case worker approval.
Facilitates dispensing of medications to clients following proper protocols.
Other
Consistent punctuality and reliable attendance are essential requirements for this role.
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive, professional relationships with team members and clients.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for handling personal items, food, clothing, sacks, carts, cleaning supplies and equipment, office equipment and use of computers and written in-take processing.
Requires frequent moving/walking and standing in the shelter setting and outdoor spaces.
Frequent/occasional driving in all weather conditions in Marion and Polk counties.
Maintains calm disposition when clients or others may become escalated, applying crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for all participants.
Regulates emotions during interactions with escalated clients and staff.
Regulates emotions and handles pressures of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks.
Ability to reach and/or extend to access materials or equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to focus.
Able to physically and mentally tolerate escalated, and occasionally destructive behavior from clients. Able to de-escalate others and respond calmly, and lead others in a crisis.
Ability to proceed independently in accordance with Agency and program policies, guidelines, and initiatives.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs safely and repeatedly.
Ability to navigate multiple floors without the use of an elevator when necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Close quarters, with residents that are experiencing chronic homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior.
Primarily indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
Exposure to trash and potential biohazards.
Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Required to work outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT WE OFFER
401k contribution after 1 year
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
For some positions, employees may be eligible for company‑sponsored continuing education
MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.
- MWVCAA is a Second Chance Employer supporting individuals with criminal records with a fair and equal opportunity at employment. A background check will be conducted for this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an individual from a job, unless there is a specific legal exclusion. MWVCAA will consider convictions as they relate to job duties and responsibilities and consider the length of time since the offense.
If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in case manager jobs across Oregon.
- Active licensure as an Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent state credential
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services field
- Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating services
- Familiarity with Oregon Medicaid (Oregon Health Plan) processes and community resource systems
- Proficiency with electronic health records and case management software platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and multi-agency collaboration
Case Manager Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a case manager in Oregon?
Most case manager roles in Oregon require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field, with many clinical positions requiring a master's degree. Candidates pursuing licensed clinical roles must obtain licensure through the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, which involves supervised hours and a qualifying exam. Non-clinical coordinator roles in healthcare may also benefit from a Certified Case Manager credential.
Which companies hire case managers in Oregon?
Companies currently hiring case managers in Oregon include Northwest Senior & Disability Services, Mission Healthcare, and Multnomah County, OR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's large integrated health systems and state human services agencies have historically been among the most consistent sources of case manager openings across the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most case manager jobs?
Salem, Portland, and Albany have the most case manager openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest volume as the state's primary population and healthcare center, home to major systems and nonprofit agencies, while Salem's concentration of state government offices generates consistent demand in child welfare and public benefits, and Eugene's medical and university infrastructure supports steady openings in healthcare and behavioral health coordination.
Are there remote case manager jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many case manager roles involve in-person client contact, home visits, or on-site team coordination. About 27% of case manager openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are utilization review, insurance-based case management, and care coordination positions that rely primarily on phone and electronic documentation rather than face-to-face services.
How can I get hired as a case manager in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for case aide, benefits specialist, or social services assistant roles at Oregon Department of Human Services county offices or large health systems like Oregon Health and Science University and PeaceHealth, which regularly hire candidates without direct case management experience. A field placement or internship completed through an Oregon accredited social work or counseling program carries significant weight. Completing a Certified Case Manager exam prep course or earning an Oregon Health Plan navigator certification can also distinguish a new candidate from the pool.
Where can I find and apply to case manager jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to case manager jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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