Background Checks for I/DD Service Providers

Background Checks for I/DD Service Providers

I/DD service providers must have a Criminal History Background Check approved by the Oregon Department of Human Resources/Oregon Health Authority Background Check Unit (BCU). Background check applications are submitted by designated Multnomah County I/DD staff to BCU for the following types of service providers serving I/DD clients:

• Personal Support Workers (PSW)
• Behavior Consultants
• Employment Support Specialists
• I/DD Direct Nursing Service Providers

The BCU background check application process is entirely online. There are no paper forms used.

Providers must have a valid email address. The background check system will email you a link to complete the application online. Multnomah County I/DD will send notices, instructions and information about your background check application to you by email.

Valid government-issued photo ID is also required:

• State-issued driver's license
• State-issued ID card
• U.S. Armed Forces ID card
• U.S. Passport
• Permanent Resident ID

Background Checks for Personal Support Workers (PSW)

1. Request a background check application using our secure online request form
2. After submitting the form, email a copy of your ID to dd.backgroundchecks@multco.us
3. We must have a copy of your ID to start the background check application process.
4. After we receive your background check request and your ID, Multnomah County I/DD staff will contact you to schedule a meeting by online video conference using Google Meet to verify your identity as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). You will receive any additional information and instructions during that meeting and by email afterward. 

How to Attend a Meeting with Google Meet (79.12 KB)

Background Checks for Behavior Consultants, Employment Support Specialists, IDD Direct Nursing Service Providers

1. Request a background check using our secure online request form.
2. After submitting the form, email a copy of your ID to dd.backgroundchecks@multco.us
3. We must have a copy of your ID to start the background check application process.
4. After we receive your background check request and your ID, Multnomah County I/DD staff will contact you to schedule a meeting by online video conference using Google Meet to verify your identity as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs). You will receive any additional information and instructions during that meeting and by email afterward. 

How to Attend a Meeting with Google Meet (79.12 KB)