Direct Support Crisis Specialist – Permanent and Temporary - Portland Metro Area, Salem, Lebanon, Eugene, Newberg, and Brooks

Initial Posting Date: 07/13/2022 Application Deadline: / Agency: Department of Human Services Salary Range: 3,264.00 - 4,911.00 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Direct Support Crisis Specialist – Permanent and Temporary - Portland Metro Area, Salem, Lebanon, Eugene, Newberg, and Brooks Job Description: We want you to join our team! Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses? Do you have paid or unpaid caregiving experience or experience volunteering with seniors, children, or people with disabilities? This experience may include making and attending medical or psychiatric appointments, medication assistance, assisting with daily personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, such as: personal or grocery shopping, doing housework, cooking, and providing transportation. Would you like to work in a diverse and supportive team environment? Then, we want to hear from you! Considering a move to Oregon? Check out what living, working, and playing in Oregon is like. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODHS. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), is looking to fill permanent and temporary, full-time and job share (sharing a full-time job with another employee) Direct Support Crisis Specialist openings as they occur in our residential group homes located in the Portland Metro Area, Salem area, Lebanon, Eugene, Newberg, and Brooks. You may be assigned to work any of the following shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, vacation relief, or other various shifts. SALARY NOTE: The pay listed on this job posting is the base monthly salary range for full-time work. The salary for employees working other than full time will vary based on the hours worked. Hourly salary range is: $18.83 - $28.33. This job posting is open until further notice. We will review applications every week. Please apply now as we could close this job posting at any time. This is an ongoing selection process, and we will be scheduling interviews throughout the process. OUR AGENCY MISSION "To help Oregonians in their own communities achieve well-being and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity." Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do. The Equity North Star has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice. ABOUT THE PROGRAM SACU provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, whose support needs exceed the supports offered or provided by other community-based residential programs. We provide training and support for the purpose of assisting individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, life skills training, educational supports, recreational opportunities and community integration. We are dedicated to providing the support necessary to maintain the quality of life, achieve the highest possible level of independence and promote social opportunities, which benefit the individuals and the community. We operate 20 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene. For more information on the Stabilization and Crisis Unit please click here. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You will provide direct care and/or support in a 24-hour, 7 days per week residential group home to children and adults in: behavioral supports, safety, personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, health care and other daily activities within the home and the community. You will provide direct care and support to each individual to the degree necessary in the following areas: Providing supports in a manner that honors the wishes and culture of the individuals supported while maintaining health and safety. Assisting individuals with accessing their community and encouraging participation in educational and recreational activities. Making observations and documenting individuals' activities, behavior, and progress. Administering medications and treatments under the direction of nursing staff and medical professionals. Assisting individuals with activities of daily living and hygiene needs which may include personal care, bathing, toileting, and feeding. Documenting and tracking all aspects of care, answering phones, and maintaining confidentiality. Preparing meals and completing housekeeping tasks. WORKING CONDITIONS You will work in a residential group home environment, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will be exposed to a variety of settings both within the residential group homes and the community. Expect work hours and shifts in this position to include any shift, including weekends, nights, and holidays depending on your assigned work schedule. You must be able to work occasional overtime to ensure adequate staffing requirements. You will occasionally be transferred to work shifts at other nearby worksites. You will work with individuals who experience an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health disorder. You will have frequent contact with individuals requiring alertness and sensitivity to their needs. At times you will be exposed to individuals who are justice-involved or committed, and/or individuals who may often experience crisis that may be communicated in significant emotional or physical behaviors towards themselves or others. There is frequent daily lifting up to 75 pounds involving transferring, positioning and moving individuals and/or moving program supplies. You will frequently squat, bend, and stoop. You must be able to engage and maintain Oregon Intervention System (OIS) approved restraints for one (1) hour or less. You must have a valid license to drive and maintain an acceptable driving record. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Opportunity to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, often with co-occurring mental health diagnoses, ensuring they are respected and treated fairly. Be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that support individuals we serve. Colleagues who are passionate about public service. Career growth through paid training, certification, and committee participation opportunities. Permanent employee benefits - Medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation hours earned each month based on full-time/job share status (full-time employees earn 8 hours each month), 11 paid state holidays, and personal leave plus pension and retirement plans. Being part of the Police and Fire pension plan, which allows you to retire with full benefits after 25 years of service. Opportunity to earn overtime pay by working extra hours. For information about AFSCME union benefits click here. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY To be considered for an interview, you must submit all required documents and your application materials must reflect that you meet the requirements. Qualifications: Eighteen months of experience providing direct individual care or training in a related field of human services (i.e., providing assistance to supported individuals or groups with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental and physical disabilities, or substance abuse). OR A combination of education and experience. OR An Associate or higher-level degree in a related human services field. EXPERIENCE NOTE: Your paid or unpaid caregiving experience or experience volunteering with seniors, children, or people with disabilities may help you to meet the qualifications for these positions. This experience may include making and attending medical or psychiatric appointments, medication assistance, assisting with daily personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, such as: personal or grocery shopping, doing housework, cooking, and providing transportation, etc. Be sure to include any paid or unpaid caregiving experience in the job history portion of your application or as work experience on your resume. Experience must be documented for us to be able to consider it. Special Qualifications: Possess a valid license to drive and maintain an acceptable driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Under the Oregon Health Authority's health care rules, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for providers in Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) settings such as 24-hour group homes, I/DD adult foster homes and SACU homes. Employees will need to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. Essential Attributes: Experience communicating verbally and in writing to follow instructions, communicate with others, and document information. Experience resolving conflicts in a professional and timely manner. Knowledge of basic computer skills to be able to utilize software programs for documentation and communication. Skill in working in a team environment (be a team member). 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. Bilingual communication skills are a plus. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) does not offer visa sponsorships. 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 DHS 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 this position, we will offer training and you must become certified during the New Employee Orientation class 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. HOW TO APPLY Attach a copy of your resume and/or complete the Workday Profile so we can verify your qualifications for this position. Please attach your documents in the “Resume / CV” section of the application. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. (Please see below in Helpful Information). External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. View this video for help. Internal Applicants (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View this job aid for help. GET NOTICED Your candidate profile and/or resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Your materials must clearly show how your background meets the qualifications and essential attributes listed above. For additional tips, please visit the Oregon Job Opportunities page, Resources for Job Seekers. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. HELPFUL INFORMATION To receive Veterans' Preference, you must complete the required Task that will be sent to you through Workday and will be located under your account profile. This Task will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans’ Preference point selection. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources or call the Oregon department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. Permanent employees are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union. Note: this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact Rebecca.A.Wilson@dhsoha.state.or.us. Please be sure to include the job requisition number. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact us at DHS.RECRUITMENT@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Have questions about Workday, and want some tips on understanding the state application process? Check out this link: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/support.aspx. To learn about the many options for a career in the field of developmental disabilities services please visit https://impactoregon.careers/. ODHS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”

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