Crisis Outreach Assessment Team; COAT - Maple) Direct Support Crisis Specialist Northern) Re

Position Title

Crisis Outreach Assessment Team (COAT
- Maple) Direct Support Crisis Specialist – (Northern) Region – (Newberg) Area

08/24/2026

09/06/2026

Department of Human Services

$4,519 - $5,712

Employee

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.

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? 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.

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

This is the schedule we are filling in the Newberg Area.

• THURSDAY - MONDAY, Flexible.

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.

• Provide direct care and/or support in a 24-hour, 7 days per week residential group home to children and adults in: behavioral management, safety, personal care, nutrition, housekeeping, health care and other daily activities within the home and the community.

As a member of the Crisis Outreach and Assessment Team (COAT) you will:

• Work in a specific region as part of a mobile unit comprised of Direct Support Crisis Specialists and Psychiatric Crisis Counselors to respond to crisis in the homes and build rapport with supported individuals and house staff for crisis support.
• This is a float position. You will be required to report to the region that needs support. Assignments may include covering callouts, vacations, or requests for COAT support.

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 this position. This experience…