Direct Care Professional (Swing)

Direct Care (Swing Shift)

Starting at: $19.44 per hour

Work Schedule – Swing Shift

• Sunday-Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Applicants must be able to work the assigned schedule.

Time worked between the hours of 10pm - 6am are subject to an additional $1.50 overnight shift differential

Summary of the Position

Assist in daily operations of a residential treatment facility. Follow instructions and complete all tasks assigned successfully and efficiently. Contribute to and maintain a safe, secure environment for residential clients. Establish professional, supportive relationships with clients as they adapt to the recovery process. Maintain strong professional boundaries. Document a clear, objective report of all shift activities in daily log. All jobs and duties are subject to change.

All Continuum employees are mandatory reporters. Must have working knowledge of reportable incident definitions and reporting requirements for child abuse and vulnerable adults.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
• Always interact with clients and other staff in professional manner. Model healthy boundaries and interpersonal communication skills.
• Responsible for recording all client interactions and events that occur on shift.
• Responsible for maintaining current understanding of all clients’ status by reading the program logbook, as well as emails, at the beginning of each shift. Attend and participate in staff meetings and training.
• When assigned, monitor, observe and record results of all self-administrated client medications using agency protocol. Complete medication counts and audits as instructed.
• Contribute to the safety and security of the residential facility using de-escalation strategies with the ability to recognize when counseling staff or program manager should be contacted and involved.
• Conduct perimeter checks, bed checks, room, and property searches as scheduled or as warranted under policy rules.
• Participate in or lead life- skills training sessions for clients as assigned.
• Supervise and document UAs.
• Recognize symptoms and report concerns if clients show indication of impairment.
• Housekeeping, cleaning tasks assigned.
• Provide transportation for clients to outside appointments using vehicle provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure, and Certification Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

• Human Services training/education.
• THW, CRM, or PSS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of client care experience in an addictions treatment, medical, or other human services environment.

Background and Drug Screening

• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Professional References

• Three (3) professional references are required to verify experience and professional qualifications

Work environment:

This job is light work with some physical requirements included, but is not limited to the following

• Walking, crouching, lifting, climbing, kneeling, etc. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds, reach above head.
• Basic computer knowledge is required to successfully be up to date on spreadsheets, emails, documentation and other assigned data entry.
• Occasionally moving in and around the residential facility is necessary.

Continuum is an equal opportunity employer. Continuum does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family relationship, marital status, veteran status, military service, employment status, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law.  Any person who needs accommodation to participate in the application process should communicate with Human Resources. Any employee who needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job should communicate with their supervisor. Continuum will work with an applicant or employee to evaluate whether there is a reasonable accommodation that does not pose an undue hardship on the operations of their department.

Pay: $19.44 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires you to have a valid Oregon Driver's License. Do you meet this requirement?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• client care or other human service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19