Direct Care Support (Health Crisis Technician – Portland - Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) is hiring a limited-duration, full-time Health Crisis Technician in Portland. The position is expected to last up to one year from the hire date, though the assignment may end earlier based on workload and program needs. Limited-duration employees receive health benefits, leave accrual, and union representation. SACU may allow limited-duration employees to apply if permanent funding becomes available. SACU provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often alongside mental health diagnoses, whose needs exceed those typically supported in community-based residential programs. The program supports residents’ safe transition back to their home communities and promotes quality of life, independence, and social opportunities through health and medical support, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, education, life-skills training, recreation, and community integration. SACU operates 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene. Health Crisis Technicians provide direct care in a 24-hour residential medical group home, supporting residents’ behavioral, safety, medical, health, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and other daily needs at home and in the community. They help maintain a safe and sanitary home and work independently and with colleagues to promote a therapeutic environment. Available assignments may include day, evening, night, weekend, vacation-relief, or float-pool shifts, depending on openings. The posting provides schedules and conditions for these shift types, including possible schedule changes and, for float-pool staff, an additional 10% above base pay during the assignment. Selected candidates attend three weeks of paid in-person training in Salem and must obtain First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and Medication Administration certifications. The role requires driving residents and may involve lifting, transferring, positioning, and moving individuals and supplies; frequent bending, squatting, and stooping; exposure to cleaning agents and occasional inclement weather; and occasional participation in water activities.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Meet one of the following: 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; Certified Nursing Aide level 2 (CNA2); an associate degree in a field related to health care delivery; or a combination of education and experience.
- Experience resolving conflicts professionally and in a timely manner.
- Experience using computer software for documenting, reporting, and communicating information, such as the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience being a dependable team resource in pursuit of a common goal.
- Experience following behavioral and mental-health supports and/or medical orders.
- Experience monitoring and/or assisting individuals experiencing mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, or medical challenges.
- Ability to drive a car or van.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of training and work, including lifting up to 75 pounds and completing CPR compressions in a kneeling position.
- Ability to participate in required Oregon Intervention System training, which involves physically holding an individual using an approved safety restraint and may require quick movements, changes in position, and verbal communication with coworkers.
- Successful completion of criminal-history and background checks, drug testing, and applicable driving-record requirements.
- Authorization to work in the United States; the employer does not offer visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience 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 in a 24-hour, seven-days-per-week residential medical group home for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Provide behavioral management, safety support, medical and health care, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and assistance with other daily activities in the home and community.
- Maintain the home and property in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Work independently and collaboratively with other staff to provide and promote a therapeutic group-home environment.
- Transport individuals using wheelchair-accessible vehicles, passenger vans, minivans, and/or standard-size cars.
- Complete required training and obtain First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and Medication Administration certifications.
Benefits
- Health benefits and leave accrual for limited-duration employees.
- Union representation and resources and benefits through AFSCME.
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost-of-living adjustments.
- Annual salary increases until the top of the listed salary range is reached.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Police and Fire pension plan, with full benefits after 25 years of service.
- Three-week paid in-person training for selected candidates.
- Float-pool staff receive an additional 10% above base pay for the duration of the assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
