Jobs in Oregon – Direct Support Crisis Specialist

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide supports in a person-centered manner and honor the wishes and culture of the individuals supported while maintaining health and safety.
• Assist individuals with accessing their community and encourage participation in educational and recreational activities.
• Make observations and document individuals’ activities, behavior, and progress.
• Administer medications and treatments under the direction of nursing staff and medical professionals.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living and hygiene needs which may include personal care, bathing, toileting, and feeding.
• Utilize a computer to document and track all aspects of care, answer phones, and maintain confidentiality.
• Prepare meals and complete housekeeping tasks.

Job Requirements:

• You will work in a home environment, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Expect work hours and shifts in this position to include any shift, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• You must be able to work occasional overtime to ensure adequate staffing requirements.
• You must occasionally be “ported” work shifts at other worksites.
• You will work with combative, unpredictable, argumentative, aggressive children or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• There is frequent daily lifting up to 75 pounds involving transferring, positioning and moving individuals and/or moving program supplies. You will frequently daily 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 will be exposed to a variety of work settings both within the home(s) and the community.
• You must have a valid license to drive and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Qualification & Experience:

• 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 issues such as intellectual and developmental disability, 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.
• Possess a valid license to drive and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Knowledge of spoken, written and verbal English sufficient to communicate with managers, coworkers and supported individuals, and to understand written guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to be able to utilize software programs for documentation and communication with supervisors and coworkers.
• Skill in providing clear and concise communication and documentation.
• Skill in working in a team environment (be a team member).
• Skill working with individuals who may experience emotional, behavioral, or physical challenges.

Job Details:

Company:  State of Oregon

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Job Location: Portland, OR, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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