Direct Care Support (Health Crisis Technician – Portland - Limited Duration)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) is hiring a full-time, limited-duration Health Crisis Technician in Portland. The position is expected to last up to one year from the hire date, although the assignment may end earlier depending on workload and program needs. Limited-duration employees receive health benefits, leave accrual, and union representation. The role may be assigned to a day, evening, night, weekend, vacation-relief, or float-pool schedule, depending on available openings.

SACU provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed those available from other community-based residential programs. The program supports individuals in safely transitioning back to their home communities and provides assistance with health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, education, life skills, recreation, and community integration. SACU operates 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.

The Health Crisis Technician provides direct care in a 24-hour residential medical group home. Duties include supporting individuals’ behavioral, safety, medical, health, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and daily activity needs, in the home and community; maintaining a safe and sanitary home and property; and working independently and with colleagues to promote a therapeutic environment.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Work takes place in residential homes and community settings and involves frequent transportation of individuals in accessible vehicles or other cars and vans. Physical demands include frequent lifting of up to 75 pounds, squatting, bending, and stooping; daily exposure to cleaning agents; occasional inclement weather; and occasional participation in assigned water activities. If offered the position, the employee must complete three weeks of paid, in-person training in Salem and obtain First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and Medication Administration certifications.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record meeting ODHS SACU Driving Policy requirements.
• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: 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; possession of a 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 achieving a common goal.
• Experience following behavior and mental health supports and/or medical orders.
• Experience monitoring and/or assisting individuals with mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, or medical challenges.
• Ability to drive a car or van.
• If hired, complete required in-person training and obtain First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and Medication Administration certifications.

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 in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-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 individually and collaboratively with other staff to provide and promote a therapeutic group-home environment.
• Transport individuals using wheelchair-accessible vehicles, passenger vans, minivans, and standard-size cars.
• Follow behavior and mental health supports and medical orders.
• Monitor and/or assist individuals experiencing mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, or medical challenges.

Benefits

• Health benefits and leave accrual for limited-duration employees.
• Union representation and access to resources and benefits through AFSCME.
• Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases until the top of the salary range is reached.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Police and Fire pension plan, which allows retirement with full benefits after 25 years of service.
• Three-week paid in-person training for new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree