| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS5129 | |
| Classification Number: C6726 | |
| Open: 03/09/2005 | |
| Revised: 01/28/2010 (Salary Revised) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Statewide | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
LOCATION: MARION, MULTNOMAH, CLACKAMAS, WASHINGTON, YAMHILL, LINN & LANE COUNTIES The State of Oregon is moving to an online application system, Oregon E-Recruit System. All branches of state government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) will be transitioning to this system from now until Spring 2010. DHS will implement the Oregon E-Recruit System effective March 1, 2010. During this transition all current employment opportunities can be found at www.orgeronjobs.org. Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. The Department of Human Services (DHS), Seniors and People with Disabilities, State Operated Community Program (SOCP) is seeking individuals for an exciting career opportunity in SOCP Group Homes. There are thirty-two (32) community-based behavioral and medical homes located in the Willamette Valley area, from Portland to Creswell, Oregon. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. These positions are represented by a union. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people. The list will be used to fill openings as they occur. Upon review and determination that you meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the list of qualified applicants (QLF) that will then be used to select applicants for job interviews. ABOUT THE DHS and SOCP DHS is the state's health and human services agency. The Department's mission is "helping people to become independent, healthy and safe." We protect vulnerable Oregonians from abuse and neglect. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. SOCP provides 24-hour residential and vocational services and support for the highest risk population of Oregon citizens with Development Disabilities. These individuals were either the high-risk population living at Fairview Training Center or represent other individuals with a high potential of risk to the community and themselves. SOCP is 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. An Individual Support Plan (ISP), which emphasizes what is most important to the individual, is developed annually, updated as needed, and monitored by an assigned county Services Coordinator. BENEFITS Employment with SOCP will afford you a variety of benefits. Insurance Coverage: Medical and dental plans covering employees and dependents; Employer paid basic life insurance; the option to obtain long and short-time disability plans; and Accidental death and dismemberment plans. Retirement benefits: Participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan; Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options. Various Paid Leaves: Sick, Vacation and Holiday QUALIFICATIONS Your PD 100 (application form) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have equivalent to: Six months experience providing direct patient/client care and/or training in a related field of human services (i.e., providing assistance to individuals and/or groups with issues such as substance abuse, aging, mental and physical disabilities or juvenile delinquency); OR An Associate’s degree in a related human service field. A drug screening, criminal history check, abuse history and driver's license check will be done on all applicants. If you are a resident of another state, you will need to provide your driver's license record. Any adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. You must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Your driving record will be considered unacceptable for any of the following offenses. Offenses include but are not limited to: Misdemeanor or felony traffic offense in the last 24 months. This includes reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants, failing to perform the duties of a driver, criminal driving while suspended or revoked, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and others; or the equivalent; OR - Felony revocation of driving privileges or a suspension caused by a felony or misdemeanor or the equivalent within the last 24 months; OR – three (3) or more Class B (moving) traffic violations in the last 12 months or the equivalent; OR - Class A violation or the equivalent in the last 12 months. If hired, either as a permanent or temporary employee, you will be required to successfully complete: American Heart Association First Aid/CPR certification, requiring you to complete compressions in a kneeling position; Certification for the Oregon Intervention System (OIS) of restraints, requiring you to get up and down from the floor while maintaining an approved restraint on clients; and The SOCP system of medical training, requiring you to demonstrate competency in completing doctor’s orders, appropriate passing of medications to clients, appropriate documentation, and appropriate procedures for emergencies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Direct Support Staff provides training and assistance to clients in self-care, routine health care, nutrition and daily activities within the home and community, including support in job placements and other integrated community activities. The Direct Support Staff ensures the home is maintained in a safe, sanitary manner per the Comprehensive 24-hours Residential Services for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities OAR Chapter 411, Division 325. Major duties include: On a daily, or as assigned basis, provides individual assistance, training and support to clients to the degree necessary in the following areas: personal care, communication, medical/behavioral management, and worksite job performance; Administers and documents accordingly, prescribed medications, special diets including supplements; Performs interior housekeeping duties such as meal preparation, laundry and cleaning, dusting, emptying garbage, mopping floors, etc.; Performs exterior duties such as, mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, pruning trees and bushes, etc.; Maintains continuous observation of resident for behavior/health needs and reports any changes/concerns immediately to the Site Manager or Nurse Manager followed by written documentation on an incident report form, in the medical notes or house log, as appropriate; Maintains a safe working environment, participates in safety checks and fire drills; Provides transportation to and from the worksite, school, and community activities, and provides training as appropriate in the use of public transportation system; and Participates in staff meetings and on-going training opportunities. WORKING CONDITIONS Work site is in a home environment, which is staffed 24 hours/day, seven days/week. Employees in these positions work hours will meet the needs of the home. The hiring supervisor will determine work schedule specifics. Occasional overtime work may be required to ensure adequate staffing requirements. May come in contact with potentially argumentative, aggressive and challenging individuals on a daily basis. You must have and maintain an acceptable valid driver's license, as frequent use of a motor vehicle to transport clients throughout the state to transition program is required. Individuals in these positions are required the ability to lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional to frequent basis. Exposed to body fluids, detergents and other cleaning agents on a daily basis. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND Criminal History Request Form You may deliver, mail, or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline. State Operated Community Program
Office of Human Resources
4494 River Road N
PO Box 14680
Salem, OR 97309
Or
FAX your application to 503-378-5915
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-947-1006 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of being loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs/salary.shtml The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. {10000} | |
