Direct Care / Support (Health Crisis Technician – Portland - Limited Duration), TWO Vacancies

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

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 other community-based residential programs. SACU supports individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community by modeling positive attitudes and offering assistance with health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, and educational supports. SACU staff also provide 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 for this position.
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.
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.
Must have a valid license to drive and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Frequent daily transportation of individuals using wheelchair accessible vehicles, passenger vans, mini vans and/or standard size cars.
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.
Occasionally participate in water activities with the individuals as assigned.
If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.
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 a position, you will attend a three-week paid in-person training at our central office in Salem and you must become certified during this New Employee Orientation 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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
ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
Cost of Living Adjustments.
Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
Amazing benefits package.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
This position is part of the Police and Fire pension plan, which allows you to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service.
A variety of resources and benefits are offered through the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.