| Post Code: D717 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9088 | |
| Classification Number: C6710 | |
| Open: 02/03/2009 | |
| Revised: 01/28/2010 (Salary Revised) | |
| Close: OPEN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
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. These employment opportunities are with Seniors and People with Disabilities, State Operated Community Program, which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). A union represents these positions. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancies and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. These positions will be located in community-based behavioral support units located in Salem. QUALIFICATIONS Eighteen months of experience providing direct patient/client care or training in a related field of human services (i.e., providing assistance to children or adults or groups with issues such as substance abuse, mental and physical disabilities or juvenile delinquency). OR
An Associate’s degree in a related human services field, AND
You must have and maintain an acceptable Oregon Driver’s License.
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. Your driving record will be considered unacceptable for any of the following offenses, including, but not limited to: any misdemeanor or felony traffic offense in the last 24 months. Traffic offenses include, but are not limited to, reckless driving, driving under the influence of intoxicants or other substances, 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 suspension caused by a felony or misdemeanor, or the equivalent within the last 24 months. OR three (3) or more moving traffic violations within the last twelve (12) months, or the equivalent. OR A Class A violation, or the equivalent, in the last twelve (12) months. BENEFITS Employment with SOCP will afford you a variety of benefits if you are hired in a permanent position. 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Direct Care Staff provide training and/or assistance for the children or adults in, behavioral management, safety, school, personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, health care and other daily activities, both within the unit and the community. Maintain the home/property in a safe and sanitary manner. Major duties include: There are three (3) major areas that these positions focus on: Behavior Training and Communication and Stabilization/Transition. Behavior Area Health & Safety as outlined in each individual’s Behavior Support Plan (BSP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Treatment Development & Implementation
Training and Communication Training
Stabilization/Transition
On a daily, or as assigned basis, provides individual assistance, training and support to children or adults 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 Shift Supervisor 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. This job requires that the applicant must be able to: Work hours and shifts in these positions that will meet the needs of the home and will be expected to work any shift, including week-ends and holidays. The hiring supervisor will determine work schedule specifics; Work occasional overtime required to ensure adequate staffing requirements; Have and maintain an acceptable valid driver's license, as frequent use of a motor vehicle to transport children or adults throughout the state to transition program is required; Have the ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis, including physical restraints; Work with combative, unpredictable, argumentative, aggressive and developmentally disabled children or adults who may be dangerous to themselves and others on a daily basis; Withstand exposure to body fluids, detergents and other cleaning agents on a daily basis; Dress in professional work attire (examples: court, family visits, school, etc) including following house specific dress codes. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 and the Criminal History Check Form, DHS 0301 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
PO Box 14680
Salem, OR 97303
or
FAX your application to 503-378-5915
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent.
Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications.
Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at www.oregon.gov/dhs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (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. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. 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. PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION HAVE YOU: Reviewed the “Qualifications” section on this announcement to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position? Clearly stated your qualifying experience on your application? Indicated the correct title, class and announcement numbers from this announcement on your application? Included your social security number on the front page of your application? Signed and dated your application? Attached any required supplemental information as listed in the “Submit the Following” section? ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. 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 we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
