Custodial Specialist (Laundry)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Custodial Specialist plays a critical role in providing clean laundry for staff and clients. The Custodial Specialist plays a key role in accomplishing the mission of inventory of linen, laundry and belongings as well as complete quality control. While working within the core values of the organization, this role communicates with different departments to solve problems and maintain patient satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes laundry duties relating to all Fora Health teams.
• Properly sorts, launders, and sanitizes house laundry and patient belongings per Fora Health policies and procedures.
• Folds and stores house laundry per Fora Health policies and procedures.
• Transports items to include clean and soiled house laundry and patient belongings to the appropriate storage and collection areas per Fora Health policies and procedures.
• Routinely inspects house laundry for wear and tear, identifying worn and torn items to maintain inventory
• Maintains the laundry area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
• Sanitizes all patient belongings, identifying contraband and determining the method of processing for items that are unable to be laundered per Fora Health policies and procedures. 
• General housekeeping as needed
• Responds to accidents and custodial emergencies as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.         

• Able to stand for a long period of time
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing to support daily collaboration across multiple departments.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite and basic computer skills
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for documenting patient belongings is a plus.
• Able to identify and perform basic assessment of laundry issues
• This position also requires the ability to work in multiple Portland area facilities
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply

• For employees with a history of a substance use disorder, Fora Health’s policy requires certification of a minimum of six months’ sobriety for this position.
• DHS Background Check Approval or alternate Criminal History Check agency approval
• Successful completion of Drug Test upon hire
• Documentation of Tuberculian test and/or evaluation with negative results or evidence of non-communicability

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time
• Conversing with others in person and by phone
• Reading computer screens, correspondence, forms, etc.
• Moving from one area of the facility to another
• Bending and kneeling
• Identifying clients and staff members
• Lifting and moving up to 75 pounds
• Ascending and descending stairs
• Working with cleaning chemicals
• Working with a steam cleaning machine
• Working with a pressure washer
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases which can encompass a variety of illnesses and infections, including COVID, tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B, and C, and HIV; personal protective equipment provided
• Possible exposure to upset, angry, severely traumatized, disabled, or emotionally disturbed adults, adolescents, and families
• Exposure to potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals; personal protective equipment provided
• Fast paced, high volume work environment

HOURS AND PAY
This is a full-time position earning $19.93 - 20.53 per hour (depending upon experience) working 40 hours per week. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime compensation.

LOCATION

This position is an on-site position at our primary location of SE Cherry Blossom location in Portland, Oregon. 

ABOUT FORA HEALTH

Looking for a meaningful career? At Fora Health, we employ a team of passionate, diverse and caring people who are committed to carrying out our mission to provide treatment, care and advocacy for all who are affected by substance use disorder. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our experienced team of professionals in the fight to overcome the stigma of addiction and mental health. Come join one of Oregon’s largest and most reputable providers of substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health treatment for adults!

Fora Health is committed to providing a wide range of accessible, coordinated, and well-integrated services that benefit the community and support our clients to recover and to maintain recovery from addiction. To maintain an organizational culture which supports Fora's mission, each employee will, at a minimum:

1. Have knowledge of substance use disorders.
2. Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
3. Respect the diversity and uniqueness of all people.
4. Recognize that a healthy work environment is maintained through the practice of mutual respect and healthy self-care.
5. Uphold the highest standard of customer service to clients, referents, and all community partners.

BENEFITS

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance (short-term disability insurance, supplemental group life insurance, accident & critical illness insurance, and pet insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent care and transportation costs
• 401K plan with Employer Matching up to 6%
• 4 weeks paid vacation, one floating holiday & sick leave
• 10 observed holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty days
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted 24 Hour Fitness membership from $6.99/month
• One free employee meal on days worked at our Cherry Blossom location
• Online education tools for CEUs
• Critical shift compensation up to double hourly pay rate and shift premiums for certain positions
• Employee referral bonus
• Education grant program reimbursement for continuing education expenses after 90 days of employment
• Loan forgiveness for eligible medical and clinic positions
• Free parking at our two facilities

Employees may be eligible for education grants:

• National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• NURSE Corps
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Fora Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Fora Health encourages applications from those who are in recovery. Please note that we require individuals in recovery to certify that they have at least six months of sobriety for non-patient facing positions or two years of continuous sobriety for patient-facing positions upon hire.

Fora Health is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Fora Health conducts a background check for all positions upon offer of employment. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of certain jobs may require us to take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Salary : $20 - $21