Direct Support Crisis Specialist

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the Equity North Star as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias. We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Do you have paid or unpaid caregiving experience or experience volunteering with seniors, children, or people with disabilities? This experience may include making and attending medical or psychiatric appointments, medication assistance, assisting with daily personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, such as: personal or grocery shopping, doing housework, cooking, and providing transportation. Would you like to work in a diverse and supportive team environment? Then, we want to hear from you!

The Stabilization and Crisis Unit(SACU) is looking to fill permanent and temporary, full-time and job share (sharing a full-time job with another employee) Direct Support Crisis Specialist openings as they occur in our residential group homes located in the Portland Metro Area, Salem area, Lebanon, Eugene, Newberg, and Brooks. You may be assigned to work any of the following shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, vacation relief, or other various shifts.

SALARY NOTE: The pay listed on this job posting is the base monthly salary range for full-time work. The salary for employees working other than full time will vary based on the hours worked. Hourly salary range is: $19.24 - $27.48.

This job posting is open until further notice. We will review applications every week. Please apply now as we could close this job posting at any time.

This is an ongoing selection process, and we will be scheduling interviews throughout the process.

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• We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and competitive benefits packagesincluding health, dental, vision and much more!

What you need to qualify

Eighteen months of experience providing direct individual care or training in a related field of human services (i.e., providing assistance to supported individuals or groups with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental and physical disabilities, or substance abuse).

OR

A combination of education and experience.

OR

An Associate or higher-level degree in a related human services field.

EXPERIENCE NOTE: Your paid or unpaid caregiving experience or experience volunteering with seniors, children, or people with disabilities may help you to meet the qualifications for these positions. This experience may include making and attending medical or psychiatric appointments, medication assistance, assisting with daily personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, such as: personal or grocery shopping, doing housework, cooking, and providing transportation, etc.

Be sure to include any paid or unpaid caregiving experience in the job history portion of your application or as work experience on your resume. Experience must be documented for us to be able to consider it.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience communicating verbally and in writing to follow instructions, communicate with others, and document information.
• Experience resolving conflicts in a professional and timely manner.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to be able to utilize software programs for documentation and communication.
• Skill in working in a team environment (be a team member).
• Experience following behavior and mental health supports and/or medical orders.
• Experience monitoring and/or assisting individuals who experience mental, emotional, behavior, physical or medical challenges.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet these attributes within your application materials. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

Your duties at a glance

SACU provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed the supports offered or provided by other community-based residential programs. We provide training and support for the purpose of assisting individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, life skills training, educational supports, recreational opportunities and community integration. We are dedicated to providing the support necessary to maintain the quality of life, achieve the highest possible level of independence and promote social opportunities, which benefit the individuals and the community.

We operate 20 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.

As a Direct Support Crisis Specialist, you will provide direct care and/or support in a 24-hour, 7 days per week residential group home to children and adults in: behavioral supports, safety, personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, health care and other daily activities within the home and the community.

You will provide direct care and support to each individual to the degree necessary in the following areas:

• Providing supports in a manner that honors the wishes and culture of the individuals supported while maintaining health and safety.
• Assisting individuals with accessing their community and encouraging participation in educational and recreational activities.
• Making observations and documenting individuals' activities, behavior, and progress.
• Administering medications and treatments under the direction of nursing staff and medical professionals.
• Assisting individuals with activities of daily living and hygiene needs which may include personal care, bathing, toileting, and feeding.
• Documenting and tracking all aspects of care, answering phones, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Preparing meals and completing housekeeping tasks.

Working conditions

• You must have a valid license to drive, and you must have and maintain an acceptable driving record to transport individuals by state van or car.
• You will work in a residential group home environment, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• You will be exposed to a variety of settings both within the residential group homes and the community.
• Expect work hours and shifts in this position to include any shift, including weekends, nights, and holidays depending on your assigned work schedule.
• You must be able to work occasional overtime to ensure adequate staffing requirements.
• You will occasionally be transferred to work shifts at other nearby worksites.
• You will work with individuals who experience an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health disorder.
• You will have frequent contact with individuals requiring alertness and sensitivity to their needs.
• At times you will be exposed to individuals who are justice-involved or committed, and/or individuals who may often experience crisis that may be communicated in significant emotional or physical behaviors towards themselves or others.
• There is frequent daily lifting up to 75 pounds involving transferring, positioning and moving individuals and/or moving program supplies. You will frequently squat, bend, and stoop.
• You must be able to engage and maintain Oregon Intervention System (OIS) approved restraints for one (1) hour or less.

Application instructions & requirements

Your work history profile and/or resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and demonstrate your skills, lived and/or work experience that shows you are an excellent candidate for the position.

• Please upload a resume or complete the Workday history profile. Note: Your resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
• If you are not a current State of Oregon employee: view this application instructional video.
• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.

Additional requirements

• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history and abuse check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• The Department of Human Services is a drug free workplace. All applicants will be subject to drug testing for Narcotics, Methamphetamine, and other controlled substances.
• Your driving record must meet the qualifications of the ODHS SACU Driving Policy and will be considered unacceptable for offenses, including, but not limited to any misdemeanor or felony traffic offense in the last 24 months.
• If you are offered this position, we will offer training and you must become certified during the New Employee Orientation class in the following:
• First Aid/CPR Certification - Requiring you to complete compressions in a kneeling position.
• Oregon Intervention System Certification (OIS) - Requiring you to physically hold an individual for safety while maintaining an approved restraint on clients which may involve quick movements, changes in physical positioning, and verbal communication with coworkers.
• Medication Administration Certification - Requiring you to demonstrate competency in completing doctor's orders, appropriate passing of medications to clients, appropriate documentation, and appropriate procedures for emergencies.

Helpful information

These positions are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union. For information about AFSCME union benefits click here.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

This position is part of the Police and Fire pension plan, which allows you to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service.

Opportunity to earn overtime pay by working extra hours.

If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Rebecca Wilson via email Rebecca.A.Wilson @ odhs.oregon.gov(no spaces) or call 503-881-9248. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $3,264.00 - $4,911.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving (community, private, family): 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person