mental health technician

case manager

deputy sheriff

certified medical assistant

office specialist

Clackamas County

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping clients get their earned benefits and working with a compassionate, dedicated, and  talented group of coworkers the last quarter of my career.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of care or awareness on behalf of some in management about the various county programs and how clients truly benefit.   Management not listening to or recognizing those who do the hard work.  Management assuming they know best what is needed.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Generally good if you don't have an ineffective or caring manager, supervisor, or lead worker.  In my experience, the efficient, competent workers often wind up carrying a greater load and are rewarded less often. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Interesting, active, challenging, sometimes exhausting.

As a 911 dispatcher, I find myself at the heart of crisis management, where every second counts. It's a role that demands precision, compassion, and resilience. Each call presents a unique challenge, requiring swift decision-making under immense pressure.

Working in this field, I've come to appreciate the profound impact our actions have on people's lives. Whether it's guiding someone through CPR or coordinating a rescue operation, every interaction leaves an indelible mark.

The job isn't without its challenges; the emotional toll can be heavy, and the weight of responsibility immense. Yet, it's also incredibly rewarding. Knowing that I played a part in saving a life or providing comfort in a time of distress is unparalleled.

In the end, being a 911 dispatcher isn't just a job; it's a calling—a commitment to serving others in their darkest hours. And for those dedicated to this noble profession, it's a privilege like no other."

A typical day at work is checking out conference rooms, answering questions from the public and fellow coworkers, renting out cars to employees. I have learned a lot about customer service. There are all walks of life that come in to the county, and you have to maintain professionalism with them, no matter how angry they get toward you. I have really learned how to deal with upset people and help them to the best of my ability without making the sistuation worse. I think the hardest part of my job would have to be knowing the departments. There are so many little items that are tucked away within a department that you really have to either know the information and where to look. Things also change quite a bit, so you have to remain aware of the changes. A majority of my coworkers are fun to work with. A few don't really interact, but most of my coworkers do, and are great to work with.

Coordinating Covid clinics and brining folks together. This role and company require drive, focus, high level of professionalism and team-work. Databases and spreadsheet used for tracking and processing patient vaccine records, scheduling/ coordinating patients, staff, logistics, safety and volunteers. Expert level Administrative experience as well as superior technical proficiency. This was a fantastic experience I loved all of my co-workers. Each day was new and different and we all came together to help others and save lives. I will forever cherish the bonds I made here and would gladly accept another role at Clackamas County. 

There is such a team spirit at the Housing Authority. Co-workers work well with each other and seek each other's opinions for those really hard to resolve cases. This agency has a lot of work to do daily and staff are maxed out on the number of cases they can handle. The federal budget affects hiring needs and lay-offs. Top management is difficult to deal with at times. He does not understand how important the Voucher program is to our community. The rest of the managers are very accommodating and know their responsibilities. The hardest part of working at this agency to working with clients that have extreme hardships and drug and alcohol issues. The most enjoyable part of the job is the team members.

Once you get on managements bad side you will be a target and scapegoat for everything they do wrong. They don’t acknowledge this but their employees are a reflection of their managements leadership or lack there of. HR is a joke. Over paid employees that don’t have the interests of the employees, only protecting the county and elected officials. Diversity is talked about, but you may be stuck working for a supervisor that doesn’t value diversity and jokes about their ignorance with employees, condoning the ongoing toxic work environment. Union doesn’t stand a chance against HR and county counsel protected elected public employees. Good luck if you work here or go to work here. Always watch your back and keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Fair benefits and pay. 4- day work weeks.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Unethical managers. No accountability.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Anywhere from OK in some offices to downright oppressive and dysfunctional in others. County administration does not hold managers accountable. Most department heads are barely competent.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Go to the office to your job. Too much time spent it often unnecessary meetings wasting taxpayer time and money.

Wastewater treatment is a very important and necessary job for the health of the community and, indeed, the whole world. My own part in this was small, but not unimportant,  I started early, opening the plant and monitoring the process, by taking samples. I then did the wet lab work and gave the results to the Operator 2s. I would then receive septage, pump primary scum, wash down a clarifier, There are other jobs as well according to the season.  Winter time calls for spreading biosolids on fields, while summer calls for mowing and trimming. Never a dull moment in Operations!

Clackamas county is currently losing a lot of staff because they care more about making money than taking care of patients and employees. The hardest part of the job is not being able to give proper care to our patients every day.The County restricts our visits to 15 min so they can be at their maximum profit margin. Employees cry daily due to the way the clinics are run. We chose to serve the underserved community because we think they are just as important as anyone else; now they are just dollar signs to the powers that be. If you really care about the work you are doing don't work for Clackamas county.

A typical day is answering the incoming OHP Behavioral Health client line and providing clients with Health Provider name/names to assist their particular needs.

- Daily faxes, re-name, scan to DB and send copy off to the Various Care coordinators.

- Schedule meetings for various BH team members

- Various copy projects, ie..manuals, also assisting various depts. with specific projects

- Preparing vouchers for various BH team members.

- General clerical duties & records management

Again, I like the variety of my job and the environment.  All of the team members are great to work with.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Mental health technician 2 salaries reported	$40.21 per hour
Case manager 7 salaries reported	$63,652 per year
Deputy sheriff 2 salaries reported	$44.32 per hour
Certified medical assistant 1 salary reported	$30.36 per hour
Office specialist 3 salaries reported	$28.34 per hour

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