About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking to fill two Limited Duration (LD), full-time, Health Crisis Technician openings in Portland. These positions are expected to last up to one year from the hire date. Limited Duration positions include health benefits, leave accrual, and union representation. The assignment may end earlier depending on workload and program needs. In the future, if permanent funding is received for this position, limited duration employees will be eligible to apply. The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed those offered by community-based residential programs. SACU focuses on development and support to assist individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. The unit models positive attitudes while offering assistance with health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, educational supports, life skills training, recreational opportunities, and community integration. SACU operates 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
- 18 months of experience providing direct care or assistance to individuals or groups with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental and/or physical disabilities, or substance abuse.
- OR Possession of a Certified Nursing Aide level 2 (CNA2).
- OR An associate degree in a field related to health care delivery.
- OR A combination of education and experience.
- Must have the ability to drive a car/van.
- Frequent daily lifting up to 75 pounds involving transferring, positioning and moving individuals and/or moving program supplies.
- Frequent daily squatting, bending, and stooping.
- Daily exposure to household and sometimes industrial strength cleaning agents.
- Occasional exposure to inclement weather.
- Background check and drug testing required.
- Must complete US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- Must become certified in First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System (OIS), and Medication Administration during new employee orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience resolving conflicts in a professional and timely manner.
- Experience using computer software for documenting, reporting, and communicating information (e.g., Internet, Microsoft Office applications, etc.).
- Experience being a dependable resource for a team to achieve a common goal.
- 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.
- Experience working in a long-term care facility, hospital, clinic, adult foster care, medical group home or similar environment.
- CNA certification.
- Work experience using Therap and/or Workday.
- Occasional participation in water activities with the individuals as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care assistance in a 24-hour, 7 days per week residential medical group home for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Provide behavioral management, safety, medical/health care, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and other daily activities both within the home and the community.
- Maintain the home and property in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Work individually and collaboratively with other staff members as part of a team within the group home setting to provide and promote a therapeutic environment.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Leave accrual
- Union representation
- Employee Resource Group communities
- Cost of Living Adjustments
- Annual salary increases (until top of range is reached)
- Amazing benefits package
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Part of the Police and Fire pension plan (retire with full benefits after 25 years of service)
- Variety of resources and benefits through the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
