Direct Care Support (Health Crisis Technician – Portland – Temporary), ONE Vacancy
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) is hiring one temporary, full-time Health Crisis Technician in Portland. The position is expected to last up to six months. 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 provided by other community-based residential programs. The program supports individuals in safely transitioning back to their home communities and promotes quality of life, independence, and social opportunities. 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. Support includes behavioral, safety, medical, health, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and daily living needs in the home and community. Staff work individually and as a team to maintain a therapeutic environment and keep homes and property safe and sanitary. The role requires flexibility to work any shift and weekends according to business needs, including day, evening, night, vacation-relief, or other shifts. A three-week paid, in-person training in Salem is required for selected candidates, with certification in First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System (OIS), and medication administration. The position requires frequent transportation of individuals, frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, and other physical activities in residential and community settings.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Meet one of the following minimum qualification pathways: 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 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 communicating verbally and in writing to follow instructions, communicate with others, and document information.
- Experience resolving conflicts professionally and in a timely manner.
- Experience using computer software to document, report, and communicate information, such as the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience being a dependable team resource in pursuit of 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 and frequently transport individuals using wheelchair-accessible vehicles, passenger vans, minivans, and/or standard-size cars.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of required training, including performing CPR compressions while kneeling and physically holding an individual using an approved safety restraint.
- Ability to complete required certifications in First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and medication administration.
- Must meet ODHS SACU Driving Policy requirements; the posting identifies certain misdemeanor or felony traffic offenses in the last 24 months as examples of unacceptable driving history.
- Successful finalist must pass criminal history and background checks; applicants are subject to drug testing.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; ODHS does not offer visa sponsorship.
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, seven-day-a-week residential medical group home for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Provide behavioral management, safety, medical and health care, hygiene, nutrition, housekeeping, and other daily activity support in the home and community.
- Maintain the home and property in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Work independently and collaboratively with other staff as part of a group-home team to provide and promote a therapeutic environment.
- Attend required three-week, in-person training in Salem and complete First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System, and medication administration certifications.
Benefits
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Police and Fire pension plan, which allows retirement with full benefits after 25 years of service.
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Three-week paid in-person training in Salem.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
