Direct Care Support (Health Crisis Technician – Portland – Temporary), ONE Vacancy

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Stabilization and Crisis Unit (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 offered by other community-based residential programs. SACU helps individuals safely transition back to their home communities and supports access to health and medical care, 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.

The Health Crisis Technician provides direct care in a residential medical group home and supports individuals’ health, safety, daily living, and community participation. The position is temporary and full-time, expected to last up to six months, and based in Portland. Staff must be flexible to work shifts and weekends according to business needs, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and relief or other varied shifts. If offered the position, the employee will attend three weeks of paid, in-person training in Salem and complete certifications in First Aid/CPR, the Oregon Intervention System, and medication administration.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• 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; Certified Nursing Aide level 2 (CNA2); an associate degree in a field related to health care delivery; or a combination of education and experience.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to follow instructions, communicate with others, and document information.
• Resolve conflicts professionally and in a timely manner.
• Use computer software for documenting, reporting, and communicating information, such as the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
• Be a dependable team resource and work toward common goals.
• Follow behavioral and mental health supports and/or medical orders.
• Monitor and/or assist individuals experiencing mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, or medical challenges.
• Be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends based on business needs.
• Meet the physical requirements of frequent lifting up to 75 pounds, squatting, bending, and stooping; driving; and, during training, performing CPR compressions while kneeling and potentially physically assisting with approved safety restraints.
• Complete a criminal history and background check if selected as a finalist; applicants are also subject to drug testing.

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-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 as part of a group-home team to provide and promote a therapeutic environment.
• Assist with transporting individuals in wheelchair-accessible vehicles, passenger vans, minivans, and standard-size cars.
• Complete required training and demonstrate competency in First Aid/CPR, Oregon Intervention System practices, and medication administration if hired.

Benefits

• Three-week paid, in-person training.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Participation in the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed