Direct Support Crisis Specialist – Central & Southern Float

Initial Posting Date:

11/05/2026

Application Deadline:

11/19/2026

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,519.00 - $5,712.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Direct Support Crisis Specialist – Central & Southern Float

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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: $26.07 - $32.95.

We have residential group homes in the Portland area, Salem area, Newberg/Brooks area, Lebanon, and Eugene. We encourage you to apply to each location’s job posting that you are willing to work.

Opportunity awaits! 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? Would you like to work in a diverse and supportive team environment? Then, come #JoinTeamSACU!

The Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) is looking to fill permanent, full-time, Direct Support Crisis Specialist openings as they occur in our residential group homes located in Central & Southern Float .

This job posting is open until further notice. We will review applications every two weeks. 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.

You may be offered a job for any of the following shifts depending on what openings are available at that time: days, evenings, nights, weekends, vacation relief, or other various shifts.

Shift definition examples for Central & Southern Float:

• Day shifts 4 days in a row, with 3 days off and on a set schedule as follows:
• 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Evening shift 4 days in a row, with 3 days off and on a set schedule as follows:

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Night shift 4 days in a row, with 3 days off and on a set schedule as follows:

9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

16/8 shift work two sixteen-hour days 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and one eight-hour day 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 3 days in a row, with 4 days off.

13.20 shift 3 days in a row, with 4 days off and on a set schedule as follows:

6:00 a.m. to 7:20 p.m.

8:00 a.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Float Pool Staff shall receive an additional 10% above their base pay for the duration of the assignment.

Float Pool Staff will be considered for working at another location (portability) within the area first even if they are working an overtime shift.

Summary of Duties

As an employee working within the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), you will be a part of a program that provides 24-hour residential care to Oregonians 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. SACU provides development and support to assist individuals in safely transitioning back to their home community. We model positive attitudes while offering assistance with access to: health and medical supports, psychological services, emotional and behavioral support, educational supports. SACU staff also provide life skills training, recreational opportunities and community integration. SACU 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 served and their communities.

We operate 17 residential group homes along the I-5 corridor from Portland to Eugene.

As a Direct Support Crisis Specialist , 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.

Provide supports in a manner that honors 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.

Document and track all aspects of care, answer phones, and maintain confidentiality.

Prepare meals and complete housekeeping tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

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

An Associate or higher-level degree in a related human services field.

OR

A combination of education and experience as defined above.

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.

Please include all paid and unpaid caregiving experience in the job history portion of your application or as work experience on your resume.

Your work experience should include the name of the employer, dates you worked for the employer (month and year), and whether the experience is paid or unpaid.

For unpaid experience , please include whether the experience is as a volunteer (working for an organization such as ARC, care facility, community action group, etc.) or is lived experience (taking care of a family member, neighbor, etc.). Lived experience may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.

Experience must be included in your materials for it to be considered.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

Experience following written and verbal instructions.

Experience communicating clearly in writing and directly with a variety of individuals and adjusting your communication style to meet the needs and communication style of the recipient.

Experience resolving conflicts in a professional and timely manner.

Experience using computers, tablets, and cell phones for documenting, reporting, and communicating information (e.g., Internet, Microsoft Office applications, Therap, etc.).

Experience being a dependable resource for a team to achieve a common goal.

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.

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